| Okay, so you're a young, up and coming soccer player | | | | techniques, as controlling refers to receiving the ball, |
| looking to spend time on the field to refine your skills. | | | | while dribbling is the act of moving with the ball upon |
| But what should you focus on in practice? Well, | | | | receiving it. Dribbling is generally much easier to |
| regardless of your league level or amount of skill, many | | | | become skillful in, which is why controlling is so much |
| would say that the most crucial soccer skill to master | | | | more important, as few players can truly master it. |
| is ball control. The art of controlling a quick moving | | | | Controlling is generally what gives player possession of |
| soccer ball effectively and speedily is the single most | | | | the ball, so it is extremely important for anyone who |
| useful skill for any player to master. Think about it, | | | | wants to be a success on the soccer field. |
| you're never even going to have the chance to shoot | | | | Some techniques to keep in mind when perfecting |
| if you can't tame the ball in order to have a chance to | | | | your "first touch" is to tackle the ball with a feathers |
| maneuver yourself and the ball around opponents. | | | | touch, and try hitting it with different areas of your foot |
| Controlling the soccer ball is commonly referred to as | | | | to see the results. It's necessary to field balls coming |
| "first touch" and is generally what separates an | | | | from both the and the ground. When you can control |
| average player from a very good player. | | | | the ball simply with your first touch, and no longer need |
| The "first touch" or controlling of the soccer ball should | | | | to run after it, you will no doubt notice a huge |
| not be confused with dribbling. They are different | | | | improvement in your game. |