Dribble like… Lionel Messi - FourFourTwo

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play like a pro play like a pro THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 Run at speed If you can, try and run at speed towards opponents, especially if you see them backing away. 2 Cut inside From the wings, you need to use a right or left “chop move” (see details on the right) that brings you inside and toward the goal. 3 Shoot quickly Once you get inside, accelerate or shoot quickly. An extra touch of the ball will only give the defender and goalkeeper time to recover their positions. 30 August 2011 au.fourfourtwo.com Create space and shoot like… Ronaldo “The free-scoring Portuguese star has the ability to shoot and score from most attacking positions on the pitch. His ability to first create the space he needs, before firing his trademark shot, is what separates him.” “The free-scoring Portuguese star has the ability to shoot and score from most attacking positions on the pitch. His ability to first create the space he needs, before firing his trademark shot, is what separates him” Coerver Coaching “Improve Yourself” Practices Here are two moves to perfect cutting inside so you can shoot Right Chop 1) As you move forward, use the right toe part of your sole to pull the ball behind you 2) As the ball travels to the left use your left foot to accelerate away Left Chop 1) As you move forward, use the right toe part of your sole to pull the ball behind you 2) Take one touch forward 3) Stop the ball with your left foot to pull the ball behind you 4) As the ball travels to the right use your right foot to accelerate away Volley like… Wayne Rooney “volleying is a difficult skill as it is probably true to say that every ball you face will be different. you need a lot of practice before you can emulate the united striker.” THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 Plant foot Have your non-kicking foot planted firmly and use your arms to get good balance. Total focus on the ball (especially in the penalty area as there will be defenders shutting you down – focus on the ball, don’t be distracted). Keep the ankle of your striking foot firm. 2 Follow through Volleying is similar to a golf swing, follow right through. Sometimes you need to hit near the top of the ball to keep the ball from rising uncontrollably into the air. 3 Look up As you follow through, you can then look up. Flexibility in the groin is also crucial to geting the knee and leg able to follow through. Coerver Coaching “Improve Yourself” Practices If you want to improve your volleying, practice against a wall. Volleying, like any skill, is improved by repetition Step One Drop the ball and as it bounces back up just slowly hit the ball with your laces – you don’t need power yet. Repeat 20 times with your right then left foot. Try and catch the rebound. Step Two As you get better stand further back and hit the ball harder. Step Three Throw the ball against the wall and try and volley it as it comes back to you – this will sharpen your reactions. Turn over for THe oTHer Players… au.fourfourtwo.com August 2011 31
play like a pro play like a pro “unsurprisingly, most goals are scored in the penalty area! Goals win games, so when the chance in the penalty box arises, you need to be ready.” THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 Look up for accuracy Shooting technique is much like passing – try for accuracy rather than just power. To get accuracy, make sure you look up before you shoot. 2 Create space There is little space in the penalty area, so your first touch “the set up” needs to be quick and into space. At the same time the timing of your run into the box is important – too early or too late and your shooting chance may have gone. 3 Shoot low Keep your shot low. This makes it more difficult for the goalkeeper, especially when you aim for the corners. 32 August 2011 au.fourfourtwo.com Finish like… Frank Lampard Coerver Coaching “Improve Yourself” Practices Step One Find a flat surface like a wall or a gym bench turned sideways. Step Two Mark a one or two yard-sized square zone on the surface (a target). Step Three Start by seeing how many two-touch efforts (your first touch is your set up and the second is your shot) you can use to hit the targets. Try this with both feet. Dribble in tight spaces like… Ryan Giggs “Giggs has made a career out of his wide play and more recently moving into a deeper playmaker role. his ability to negotiate out of tight spaces while being tightly marked has separated him over the years.” THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 Assess opponents Remember it is not the first opponent that is in front of you that’s difficult to beat – it’s the second and third that’s supporting them. 2 Eyes up Get your eyes up – see where the space is then you can decide which fake or turn to use. 3 Reduce touches Be careful not to touch the ball too many times – for most players this can make them slower and easier for their opponent to recover after they have beaten them. Coerver Coaching “Improve Yourself” Practices Work on moves you can use in a tight space each day for five or 10 minutes. First from a standing position, then execute while running with the ball. Turn over for The oTher players… au.fourfourtwo.com August 2011 33
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