| Let's understand it! All soccer drills call for an | | | | Try and make them understand the ball should make |
| all-inclusive session on juggling in order for them to | | | | a contact with the crown of the thigh. It is important |
| achieve results. Every soccer player must learn and | | | | that they keep the body bent backwards slightly and |
| master this skill as it is very basic to the game. It is | | | | keep the arms out so as to maintain balance. |
| also an excellent activity for both the beginners as | | | | Juggling using the head is the most difficult for the |
| well as advanced users. Related soccer exercises | | | | kids. Although, it is crucial for them to practice it |
| involve the use of player's feet, thighs, and head to | | | | during the soccer drills. It needs the players to judge |
| deal with the ball. | | | | the correct angle to bring the forehead in contact |
| When used as a warm up activity, its value can be | | | | with the ball. They should hold the head sufficiently |
| judged from the fact that in only 10 minutes of | | | | higher so that the eyes face the sky. The legs should |
| juggling, the players begin to feel warmness in their | | | | be bent and should straighten a bit every time a |
| muscles and notice their heart rate increasing. | | | | contact with the ball is made. |
| Juggling is also helpful in making the players become | | | | Complementary to these techniques of soccer |
| skilled at the close ball skills and the way to deal with | | | | training, talk to the players to use shoulders, outside |
| the ball. They tend to develop a good judgment of | | | | of the heels, and the back of the neck s well. In |
| control and maneuvering of the ball in the midst of an | | | | certain unforeseen circumstances, it becomes vital to |
| opposition attack. Lastly, they build up a lot of | | | | use these contact points. Teach the players to start |
| confidence by way of juggling that allows them to | | | | getting a feel of the ball on their laces as this is one |
| settle down with the ball (the main characteristic | | | | area that they will use the most to kick. |
| necessary for a successful attack). | | | | To conclude, it is important to highlight the factors of |
| In their soccer practice, players develop their | | | | rhythm and balance. These are crucial in juggling the |
| individual styles by juggling on their own. Some of the | | | | ball and must be practiced. Coach the players to calm |
| following tips will be useful to you as a coach. | | | | down and judge the movement of the ball. After |
| While juggling with the foot, the players should be | | | | practice, they will get proficient in juggling. |
| taught to use the top of their foot or the laces. The | | | | Now get to the ground and show a few juggling |
| legs should be comfortable and the foot must be | | | | soccer drills to your kids. Our youth soccer coaching |
| contracted as soon as it touches the ball. Guide them | | | | community has a mass of articles, tips and practical |
| to clasp the arms out a bit so as to maintain balance. | | | | drills on juggling. Join today and help your kids develop |
| Train them to bring the knee up in order that the | | | | their skills. |
| upper leg is horizontal while using the thighs to juggle. | | | | |