| There are different affordable youth soccer drills and | | | | passes and combine their way out of trouble. This is |
| player requirements that go along with different styles | | | | the style of play I teach to my players. |
| of soccer. Both styles can be equally effective if | | | | On the other end of the spectrum is the English direct |
| taught properly. It's very important to have your | | | | style of play. This a no nonsense, fast philosophy of |
| players understand basic concepts of both | | | | soccer. The defenders basically ping long balls into a |
| philosophies, but make sure they know the style your | | | | target player who holds the ball up; and the midfielders |
| team is using in depth. The two styles we are going to | | | | and other forward rush forward to support. It is |
| be focusing on are: | | | | sometimes referred to as playing "route 1" soccer. The |
| 1-Brazilian (Possession) | | | | ball travels the length of the field in 1-2 passes. English |
| 2-English (Direct) | | | | youngsters learn affordable youth soccer drills that will |
| Brazilian's play a very attractive brand of soccer. They | | | | make their system more effective. These drills focus |
| possess the ball extremely well and make the | | | | on long passing, aerobic fitness, and target play. |
| opposing team run ragged in attempts to win it back. | | | | The types of players necessary for this direct system |
| It's a very patient style of play. These young players | | | | of play need to be very good passers of the ball, |
| from this country are given affordable youth soccer | | | | extremely fit, and very aggressive. You'll notice the |
| drills from their earliest days in the sport so they can | | | | English National Team wearing down opponents |
| properly learn this system. These drills focus on close | | | | because the action is end to end. There's never a |
| control, sharp passing, and constant movement off the | | | | chance to rest! It does provide for very exciting |
| ball. | | | | soccer for spectators. |
| The types of players necessary for a possession | | | | An important aspect of this style is tenacity. You'll |
| style need to be technically sound, tactically sharp, and | | | | notice English players and fans getting real fired up |
| very patient! Sometimes you will see the Brazilian | | | | during games. This style needs players with a fiery, |
| National Team string together 25-30 passes before | | | | aggressive attitude. |
| attempting to go to goal. It's a beautiful style to watch. | | | | The two systems of play we discussed were the |
| Another important aspect of this style is confidence. | | | | Brazilian possession style and the English direct style. |
| Players must not only have confidence in themselves, | | | | Affordable youth soccer drills can be used to teach |
| but also confidence in their teammates. Even under | | | | both systems. Even though I prefer the Brazilian style, |
| heavy pressure in tight spaces, Brazilians will play short | | | | both can be very effective if taught properly. |