First Touch, In Plain English
A good first touch buys time. It moves the ball away from trouble instead of letting it get stuck under the child's feet.
Coaching Cues
Keep the cues short: touch away from pressure, get ready for the next action, and keep the ball close enough to play again.
Recommended drills
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First Touch Box
A small-box control drill that helps kids cushion the ball and move their first touch into space.
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Wall Pass And Move
A wall passing drill that teaches an 8-year-old to pass, move, and control the rebound with the first touch.
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