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First and foremost... check out qualifications. Does the coach have a license? Having or not having a coaching license does not make a coach a great soccer coach, but credentials do tell you that the coach has passed some testing and is aware of safety on the field. A license may help you make a good decision in combination with other aspects.
Experience! Ask about experience. Ask how long they have been coaching soccer and ask for references from others. An experienced coach will be able to supply that.
Safety First. Make sure your new coach knows CPR and is familiar with safety measures.
When looking for a kids soccer coach, check for fairness and equal treatment. We all know some players will get more game time, but all players, regardless of skill or experience, should get to play at some point.
Go to some of the games and practice sessions and look to make sure all kids are treated equally and given some play time.
Talk to others and parents of children using the coach, listen to their opinions as well as gripes.
Most of all, do the research and do not rush through it. A good coach may make the difference between a lifetime love of the game and a bad experience in team sports for your child.
Different methods of Soccer Ball control
There are 7 methods of soccer ball control described below
Inside of foot
Supporting foot placed at an angle in relation to the soccer ball's path, anywhere from 45 to 90 degrees. You should be on your toes of the supporting foot and not flat against the field. With the arch of your other foot, intercept the ball and keeping your foot moving in the balls original path. Make sure you turn your foot to the desired direction when directing the soccer ball.
How to control your soccer ball
The types of soccer ball control are receiving and trapping. The soccer term Receiving is all about directing the soccer ball away from the body. Trapping is what happens when players stop a soccer ball using their feet.
When receiving the ball, you normally want to make contact with the upper or mid part of the soccer ball, you then hit it, not to hard, in the direction you need the ball to go. Receiving is most often done when running and needing to move the soccer ball into an open space on the field.
When the ball is traveling too fast to successfully direct it to where you need it to go with a light touch, you may end up trapping the ball with your feet. Trapping allows you to take a ball and exert more control over the direction you want it to go. Watch the pros and soccer stars, they use this technique often.
Regardless of your technique, you always want to stay as relaxed as possible, a stiff foot will not move with the ball as well as if you are loose. Stay focused, face the direction the soccer ball is coming from, put your foot right in front of the ball and try to cushion the ball by moving your foot back a bit before contact. Takes practice, but always have fun... remember, soccer is a game.
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