FOOTBALL SKILLS

Football skills can be divided into  (SEE VIDEOS-CLICK)

Skills used to Gain Possession o Involves gaining possession and control of the football. Skills such as catching, and lifting are included. 

                                                          Skills used to Maintain Possession o Once the football is under the control of the player, there are a number of skills which help the player in possession to maintain possession. These skills encompass ground skills, handling skills and evasion skills                  Skills used to Release Possession o Involves striking the football, with either the hand or the foot. Many of these skills can be performed with a stationary football or a moving football, while the player is stationary or while the player is moving.                                                          Skills used to Contest Possession o Involves many of the skills used to tackle an opponent in possession, or to contest for possession when neither player is in possession of the football.

             SKILLs DEVELOPMENT - TIPS & ADVICE - Micky Harte (youtube)

CONDITIONED GAMES FOR YOUTH PLAYERS

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Supertouch Games

Super Touch Games:

Super Touch blitzes are for players and clubs at U13 and U15 level who wish to develop tactical and team play attributes, through games known as Super Touch 7/9/11 and 13's. The Super

7's/9's/11's are a series of small-sided games - involving modified playing rules. They are designed to assist with the development of Technical, Tactical and Team Play Skills and maintain physical/psychological well being for players over the age of 13.