Brasilian Futebol; Soccer Skills Development Ball
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Soccer Skills; fun games that build skill
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Soccer tennis is a great way to develop skills for the game of soccer.
Two, three, four or more can play. The ideal sides are 1 on 1 or 2 on 2.
A sturdy or firm net approximately 30 to 36 inches high is ideal. We like benches or 2×6 pieces of wood placed on stands to resemble a net because the ball plays of of the net and adds a new challenge or tactic. Set the field up on grass or any place there is room.
For 1 on 1 the field can be 6 yards wide by 8-10 yards deep. 3 touches and one bounce per side in any combination to try to return a ball played to each player.
For 2 v2 the real challenge is to require both players to touch the ball befor it is returned. Three touches and one bounce in any combination per side.
For players not familiar with the game or not proficient in juggling, try to rally with your partner or opponent until you get the hang of it and become more adept at the skills needed to play.
Play with smaller balls like a #3 or a brasilian futebol (www.brasilianfutebol.com). The smaller ball increases focus and helps develop eye-foot coordination and dexterity. The brasilian futebol is well weighted to approximate the feel of a reg #5 and is bouncy so players develop a soft first touch.
Playing soccer tennis is a fun way to develop the skills and the skills players aquire while playing it will easily translate into the real game.
Soccer Skills Development
February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Training with a smaller ball will help refine motor skills, sharpen one’s focus on the ball and increase one’s confidence in handling the ball.
Using a smaller ball such as the Brasilian Futebol can be of great benefit if used consistently in training sessions. It’s a tool for any situation including warm-ups, individual training, technical training and small games or game like situations.
The Brasilian Futebol can be plugged into sessions to add focus on touch and control which is essential to every training session. Control is key to developing possession which allows tactics to be employed. Emphasizing the ‘first touch’ is an essential element to control and possession and should be emphasized in every drill regarding ball control and passing.
Training does not have to be so regimented as to take the fun out of play. Jugging can be of great benefit to skills development as an individual, in pairs or in groups and is a fun way to train given a little attention and some instruction. Set short term goals and be consistent with testing and challenging new levels. Players can juggle at home and will find it an enjoyable part of their training.
