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Soccer Drills: 3 Sure-Fire Tips To Teach Juggling

Let’s understand it! All soccer drills call for an all-inclusive session on juggling in order for them to achieve results. Every soccer player must learn and master this skill as it is very basic to the game. It is also an excellent activity for both the beginners as well as advanced users. Related soccer exercises involve the use of player’s feet, thighs, and head to deal with the ball.

When used as a warm up activity, its value can be judged from the fact that in only 10 minutes of juggling, the players begin to feel warmness in their muscles and notice their heart rate increasing.

Juggling is also helpful in making the players become skilled at the close ball skills and the way to deal with the ball. They tend to develop a good judgment of control and maneuvering of the ball in the midst of an opposition attack. Lastly, they build up a lot of confidence by way of juggling that allows them to settle down with the ball (the main characteristic necessary for a successful attack).

In their soccer practice, players develop their individual styles by juggling on their own. Some of the following tips will be useful to you as a coach.

While juggling with the foot, the players should be taught to use the top of their foot or the laces. The legs should be comfortable and the foot must be contracted as soon as it touches the ball. Guide them to clasp the arms out a bit so as to maintain balance.

Train them to bring the knee up in order that the upper leg is horizontal while using the thighs to juggle. Try and make them understand the ball should make a contact with the crown of the thigh. It is important that they keep the body bent backwards slightly and keep the arms out so as to maintain balance.

Juggling using the head is the most difficult for the kids. Although, it is crucial for them to practice it during the soccer drills. It needs the players to judge the correct angle to bring the forehead in contact with the ball. They should hold the head sufficiently higher so that the eyes face the sky. The legs should be bent and should straighten a bit every time a contact with the ball is made.

Complementary to these techniques of soccer training, talk to the players to use shoulders, outside of the heels, and the back of the neck s well. In certain unforeseen circumstances, it becomes vital to use these contact points. Teach the players to start getting a feel of the ball on their laces as this is one area that they will use the most to kick.

To conclude, it is important to highlight the factors of rhythm and balance. These are crucial in juggling the ball and must be practiced. Coach the players to calm down and judge the movement of the ball. After practice, they will get proficient in juggling.

Now get to the ground and show a few juggling soccer drills to your kids. Our youth soccer coaching community has a mass of articles, tips and practical drills on juggling. Join today and help your kids develop their skills.

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