More to share.......... http://expertfootball.com/training/control.php
How to control the ball
There are two types of control, receiving and trapping. Receiving means directing the ball into space away from the body. Trapping is stopping the ball right at your feet.
Receiving
Receiving is useful When running into space. Try to make contact with the middle or top part of the ball. Tap it lightly in the direction that you want to go. Good footballers can settle the ball into open space, even when under pressure. This often provides an extra step over the defender.
Trapping
Trapping is typically used when the ball is going too fast to redirect with your first touch. The most important part here is staying loose and on your toes. You can't adjust to the ball when you're stiff or flat-footed. Try keeping your hips open, facing the direction from where the ball is coming. Put you foot in the path of the ball and cushion it. To cushion the ball, gently withdraw your foot just before the time of contact.
How to practice control
The easiest way to practice control is with a partner. Your partner throws you the ball with his hands. After settling it with a single, clean touch you pass it back to him.
If you lack a partner, you can use a wall. Simply stand at about 3-5 meters (10-15 feet) away from the wall and knock the ball against it. You then trap or receive the ball as it comes back to you. This exercise gives you the chance to work on both your kicking and control. As you get comfortable, start applying both feet. Eventually, try lofting the ball and incorporate speed by running to meet the oncoming ball.
Different methods of control
Inside of the foot
Your supporting foot must be planted 45-90 degrees in relation to the path of the ball. Don't plant it flat, instead keep your your weight on your toes. You should intercept the ball with the arch of your free foot. At the time of contact, cushion the ball by moving your foot along the ball's original path.
Instead of trapping the ball you may wish to redirect it. To do so, simply turn your receiving foot in the desired direction.
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Alan Oh
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This is interesting too..........
How to find your ideal position?
Unfortunately, there isn't a theoretical way of finding your ideal position. Unless you try out taking on different roles, you can never be certain. Remember that there is a difference between your favorite position and the one you are most effective at.
I personally dislike generalizing the requirements for each position because they may change according to your opposition or team style. Outside midfielders in Italy possess very different abilities compared to English wingers. Even if you play in one specific position, your role will change according to what your coach wants/expects during the given situation. Find a position that suits your personal skills and fells comfortable to you.
Stopper - usually experienced, good at winning 50-50 balls especially in the air
Right/Left fullback - good at marking, usually fast
Defensive midfielder - has great stamina, can pass effectively
Offensive midfielder - has improvisational abilities, skillful, good at controlling the ball
Winger - usually good at dribbling and crossing
Attacker - can run with the ball at high speed and beat opponents
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Kent
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Edited on 23-Apr-2010 10:19:20 PM
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erm... from the above categorizations, i think i see myself as half player in several positions.
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Tom Ng
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controlling the ball using the chest is really damn hard.. but takes time and lots of practice to master it..
an example of good chest controlling is Ruud van Nistelrooy..
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Alan Oh
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom Ng:
controlling the ball using the chest is really damn hard.. but takes time and lots of practice to master it..
an example of good chest controlling is Ruud van Nistelrooy..
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David Tan
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Edited on 21-May-2010 5:52:59 PM
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Heres quite a good article regarding defensive shape http://the-soccer-essentials.com/2010/05/defensive-shape/ ...something which i think our team still lack. We're not very well organised defensively....as we tends to blindly goes after the opponent who has the ball and lose our team shape so maybe we can work on that aspect of the game.
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Tom Ng
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Hey Elijah and Lione, perhaps we should practice this skill more often..
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David_7_Villa
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