Helpful Cues for Speedball or Soccer
Cues for Speedball or Soccer
Skill #1 DRIBBLING
1. Tap ball slightly
2. Both feet – inside, outside, instep
3. Keep ball close
4. Use arms for Balance
5. Eyes up
Skill #2 PASSING
1. Eyes on Ball, arms for balance
2. Non kicking foot next to ball
3. Use instep of foot to pass ball
4. Bend both knees
5. Strike center of ball
6. Follow through
Skill #3 TRAPPING
1. Use inside/outside of your foot
2. Bend knees
3. Give with ball
4. Chest/thigh – absorb impact so ball does not rebound
Skill #4 HEADING
1. Focus on ball
2. Contact at forehead
3. Lean backward before contact
4. Head should hit ball, ball should not hit head
5. Follow through with forehead
Skill #5 SHOOTING
1. Focus on ball, arms for balance
2. Contact ball at center with inside of foot, instep, toe
3. Stationary foot beside ball
4. Follow through in direction of the kick
Skill #6 GOAL TENDING
1. Stand with knees bent
2. Move body in line with ball
3. Sidestep to move sideways
4.Punch shots with fists
5. Push shots with open hand
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