Ready to level up your game this summer? This week, Blayze coach Mike Semenza brings you the latest edition of the Summer Soccer Fitness Series: Mastering Ball Control! 🚀⚽
Why Ball Control Matters: Picture this: you're on the field, the ball is at your feet, and you're weaving through defenders like a pro. That's the magic of ball control! It's the key to unlocking your full potential on the pitch, whether you're dribbling, passing, or shooting.
Top Tips for Ball Mastery:
1. Practice, Practice, Practice: Like anything worth mastering, ball control takes practice. Hit the field, kick around with friends, or even practice against a wall. The more touches you get, the better you'll become!
Fun Drills to Try:
1. Around the World: Set up cones in a circular pattern and dribble around them, keeping the ball close to your feet. Challenge yourself to complete as many laps as possible in a set time.
Insider Insights: Ever wonder how the pros make it look so easy? It's all about muscle memory and mastering the basics. Focus on perfecting your first touch, controlling the ball with different parts of your foot, and maintaining a low center of gravity for balance and agility.
So, soccer stars, are you ready to take your ball control skills to new heights this summer? ⚽💪
Drill of the Week: How to Improve Your First Touch
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Hey guys, it’s coach, Mike Semenza here with Blayze Soccer and another "Skills in 60 Seconds." Today, we are going to cover how to improve your first touch. We will use Christian Pulisic of the U.S. Men’s National Team as our example of executing a great first touch. In the following clip, Pulisic does two things well that you will want to implement.
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