How long does a 12 year old boy run for soccer training?
I’m helping my little brother to improve his soccer skills, i wake him up every morning at 5:am and make him run about 8 times (i dont think its a lot because i used to play soccer too) around a soccer field. but i’m really not sure how long he should run. and also do u know any web site that shows stuff about different soccer drils? thanks
A: He needs to practice his football skills such as dribbling, heading the ball, chest control, team play and just general ball control.
Try dribbling in out of of cones and that will help with dribbling. Do shuttle runs to improve speed and stamina.
Throw the ball to him and let him header it. Remember to get the right technique, get both arms up to get the power behind header. Imagine you are holding a picture and you are going to smash it with your head.
He needs to be able to control the ball. Try passing the ball to each other at different heights and various power / speed. Your first touch is vital in keeping ball possesion. You need to cushion the ball with your foot, or sometimes the leg, so it stays near you and you don’t knock it to the opposing team. The inside of the foot is usually used to cushion the ball.
Use the inside of the foot for passing. Use the laces to shoot which helps to get the power behind the shot.
Use the words like “man on” to tell a team mate that they have an opponent coming to them. And “time” to let them know no one is on them.
Practice using both feet too. My friends were confused whether a was right or left footed.
Getting him up really early doesn’t really help. Running is good the more you run the faster you are, however you should have him working on dribbling and shooting as well. There is one drill that I can think of and that is to get some cones, set them in a line, and have him weave through those.
I hope this is helpful
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He needs to practice his football skills such as dribbling, heading the ball, chest control, team play and just general ball control.
Try dribbling in out of of cones and that will help with dribbling. Do shuttle runs to improve speed and stamina.
Throw the ball to him and let him header it. Remember to get the right technique, get both arms up to get the power behind header. Imagine you are holding a picture and you are going to smash it with your head.
He needs to be able to control the ball. Try passing the ball to each other at different heights and various power / speed. Your first touch is vital in keeping ball possesion. You need to cushion the ball with your foot, or sometimes the leg, so it stays near you and you don’t knock it to the opposing team. The inside of the foot is usually used to cushion the ball.
Use the inside of the foot for passing. Use the laces to shoot which helps to get the power behind the shot.
Use the words like "man on" to tell a team mate that they have an opponent coming to them. And "time" to let them know no one is on them.
Practice using both feet too. My friends were confused whether a was right or left footed.
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