Learning Football: Create scoring opportunities with a wall pass By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Two players are positioned on opposite sides, about midway of the path the players are taking while running with the ball. The runner modifies his run slightly, wherein he passes to either of the playe...
Learning Football: Heading the ball to clear vs. heading to score By Santosh Kashyap Published on: The coach will cross/lob the ball high from the corner and you have to head the ball downwards, past the goalkeeper and straight into the goal. We move on to heading for defenders to clear the ball fr...
Learning Football: How to volley at goal with an airborne strike By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Drop the ball in front and as it bounces, shoot at goal. Practise tossing the ball high in the air, wait for it to bounce to a level where you can engage, and volley. In half volley, connect with the b...
Learning Football: Master the technique of shooting at goal By Santosh Kashyap Published on: The lace part of your boot should connect with the middle of the ball. And position the upper part of your body (angled towards the ground) above the ball. Kick with sufficient power and proper follow-throu...
Learning Football: Learn to control the ball effortlessly By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Start by getting a feel of juggling the ball. Switch to using your feet and thighs to control the ball. Try playing the ball in the air, cushioning the descent, and resuming the juggling. The coach sends a hi...