| In soccer practice, it doesn't take a lot to teach and | | | | means that you follow a standard teaching format of |
| train different kinds of skills to players to get | | | | giving an introduction, then explaining the body, and |
| successful. The kids can be trained on three different | | | | wrapping up with the conclusion. In soccer practice, |
| kids of techniques. There's no significant difference in | | | | tell the players what you intend to coach them |
| training the kids in soccer skills or some other | | | | about. Then do those particular things which will help |
| technique. Different people call these teaching | | | | them imitate it. And then ask them to do it. |
| methods by different names. I call it as "FIG". It'll be | | | | Educating has three important basics; one, kids must |
| described for you in the following paragraphs. | | | | be instructed how to do something. Let them know |
| Foundation: In soccer training, this consists of the | | | | the skill and alongside, teach them on how this will |
| base upon which the team's coming stages and | | | | improve their game. Then, it must be demonstrated |
| eventually the entire future as a team would rest. | | | | to them as to how to perform that trick. Show the |
| The lowest level trainings therefore form the basis of | | | | players the skill or technique you wish them to learn. |
| the game. It's necessary for every kid to know and | | | | It's a well accepted fact that kids learn fast by |
| learn these skills even when these are of no use in | | | | watching. |
| actual game. The team would be complete and | | | | In the end, make the kids put into practice the skills. |
| versatile if it is based on a sound foundation follows a | | | | Sufficient time must be allowed to the kids so that |
| sound strategy. | | | | can practice the game. It is fine to repeat things as |
| Intermediate: I in FIG refers to intermediate. These | | | | required so that they learn. Do not speak a lot. |
| are the middle level techniques that are necessary in | | | | Rather emphasize more on demonstration and |
| attaching the basics with the game skills. So we must | | | | practice. |
| know that the mid level techniques and actual game | | | | To end, tell them how was their performance in |
| skills are very different in nature. In soccer coaching, | | | | soccer practice. Also educate them about the steps |
| the intermediate skills differ from the game skills. But | | | | needed by the players to perk up their performance. |
| they pave the way to building the actual game skills. | | | | Put this to the test right away and I promise, you'll |
| Game: G refers to the skills that are necessary for a | | | | be amazed at the amount of ease and success it |
| player to learn for playing the game. These are the | | | | brings to your regime. |
| essential skills that are necessary for all players to | | | | If you would like more such tips and tricks, enroll for |
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| In soccer drills, it's always beneficial to adopt the | | | | in youth soccer. |
| method of demonstration and performance. This | | | | |