Page 14 - Enfield Soccer Association's - Coaching Curriculum
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First Touch







                A                         A                       A                         A


                                                                                                                 •   Players on the outside of the cone have a ball
                                                                                                                 •   Center player makes a short/hard run toward “A”

                                                                                                                 •   Player “A” plays ball toward center players feet
                                                                                                                 •   Center player takes one touch (re-direct to outside)

                                                                                                                     and plays the ball back to player “A”
                                                                                                                 •   Center player turns and makes a short hard run to

                                                                                                                     player “B”
                                                                                                                 •   Player “B” plays ball to center player

       10-15 yds                 10-15 yds               10-15 yds                 10-15 yds                     •   Center player takes touch and plays ball back to
                                                                                                                     player “B” (repeat)
                                                                                                                 •   Each player gets 2-4 minutes in the center, then

                                                                                                                     rotate
                                                                                                                 •   Players on outside are constantly on their toes!
                                                                                                                 •   Extension:     - Use different parts of foot

                                                                                                                                       - 1 Touch
                                                                                                                                       - Passes with more speed



                 B                        B                        B                         B
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