| In soccer, ball control is defined as the ability to | | | | players can settle the ball into an open space, with or |
| manipulate the ball in preparation for a following | | | | without being under pressure. The reason for doing |
| touch. It is a fundamental skill needed in football. In | | | | so is to provide an extra step for the defender. |
| fact, a bad first touch, and the ball play could already | | | | Trapping on the other hand, is most often used |
| be handed over to the attacker. All the top soccer | | | | when the ball is going too fast, and you are unable to |
| players are known for having great command over | | | | direct it with your first touch. In this type of play, it |
| the control of the ball. | | | | is important that you are on your toes. The difficulty |
| How to control the ball | | | | comes in when you're stiff or flat-footed, on both |
| Receiving and trapping are the two types of ball | | | | cases, you will not be able to adjust the ball. |
| control. Receiving means directing the ball into a | | | | The best soccer training skills in terms of controlling |
| strategic location that is away from the body, while | | | | the ball is always practice with a partner. You can ask |
| trapping is to stop the ball, and safely nest it from | | | | him to throw you the ball, and attempt to settle it |
| the opponent by stopping the ball at the feet. | | | | with a single and clean touch before passing it back |
| Aside from control, it is also important to know when | | | | to him. If you lack a partner, you can use a wall and |
| to receive, and when to trap the ball. Receiving is | | | | stand three to five meters away from it. Knock the |
| great when running into space. In order to do this, | | | | ball against the wall, then trap or receive the ball |
| make contact with the middle or the top part of the | | | | when it comes back to you. With this exercise, you |
| ball. By tapping it lightly toward the direction you | | | | can practice both your control, as well as your |
| want it go to go, you can make it settle on the | | | | kicking. |
| space you are eyeing on. The most excellent football | | | | |