| Soccer is the world's favourite game. Most people | | | | steps) |
| pick up the game ever since they were young and it | | | | Step5- setpieces (throw in, free kick, corner kick, |
| is during this period that our basics skills are formed. | | | | penalty kick) |
| It is important to get our basic skills and techniques | | | | I have been playing soccer since i was 8years old. It |
| right. The foundation laid in the early years will | | | | all started by playing with the kids from class during |
| naturally allow one to progress easily when moving | | | | recess breaks. Somehow i knew had a talent in it |
| into a different phase. It is especially difficult for a | | | | when other kids look up to me when we have |
| child to adapt to a new level of playing field as he | | | | games and was always one of the first to be |
| gets older. Hence the basic techniques and skills has | | | | chosen. Subsequently, the coach from my junior |
| to be taught right from day one. It is through | | | | school team invited me to join the team after |
| watching and constant practice that players improve | | | | watching me play during one of those inter-class |
| themselves. Passion for the game is important as well | | | | games. Thus I always believe that the basics is very |
| as it serves as an extra motivation to do well. | | | | important if any kid wants to do well or even go |
| Steps to coaching youth players; progressive training | | | | professional in future. |
| Step1- basic techniques (passing, heading, control, | | | | Treat soccer as something fun, enjoy it, only through |
| tackling, dribble) | | | | enjoyment can one play better. Kids play soccer |
| Step2- tactical training (defensive and attacking) | | | | because they enjoy it so don't take that away from |
| Step3- positional training (formations, position play) | | | | them. Teach them proper techniques as they have |
| Step4- advance techniques (long pass, crosses, | | | | fun so that they can enjoy it more later on. |
| shooting, basic skill eg. cruyff turn, stepovers, side | | | | |