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Technical Training
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Technical Training
Technique refers to the skills required for the player to play the game. Commonly called kicking, trapping, dribbling etc. These are the physical skills required to be mastered so the player can function on the field in his or her position. The higher the level of play the higher the level of technique required to play the game. We have compiled a list of the 100 must-have techniques of a high-level player.
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Ball Control, Passing, Dribbling
- 3 – Be able to control the ball on the ground with the bottom of both feet
- 17 – Pass a moving ball along the ground with the insides of both feet over a distance of 15-30 metres
- 39 – Be able to dribble the ball with head up
Fainting, Fakes, Defending
- 46 – Be able to feint before gaining control the ball on the ground with both feet
- 51 – Be able to complete a short-long feint before receiving a pass
- 57 – Tackling (Standing 1 v 1 relative to postion of defenders goal)
Shooting, Kicking, First Touch
- 65 – Shoot and hit the goal with both feet from a distance of 20-25 metres with a moving ball
- 76 – Accurately place an out-swinger corner kick to the near post area
- 93 – Player receives ball in the direction he or she wants to go (diagonal pass from behind)
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