Chapter 1: Welcome
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Welcome!
Chapter 2: Technical Play
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Introduction to Technical Play
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Basic Ball-Striking Technique
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Standing Ball-Striking Technique
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Partner Ball-Striking Drill
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Rolling Ball Out to Striker for Shot
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Creating Room for a Strike on Goal
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Striking a Moving Ball
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Striking a Moving Ball with Defender
Lesson 10:
Partner Volleying Drill
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- Objective
  
  To time an accurate half-volley straight to a partner, keeping the ball low.
  
  Coaching Points
  
  Eye on the ball, head over the ball, measured stride to reach ball. Leaning forward, strike through the middle of the ball. Use laces for power and the inside of the foot for accuracy, and follow through.
  
  Problems to Watch Out For
  
  Players will not get their non-kicking foot alongside ball, and they will tend to lean back, which causes the ball to go upward and lose power.
  
  Why This Works
  
  Two players can practice at the same time, with no defensive pressure or pressure to score.
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Volleying to Goal
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Chipping the Keeper
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Heading Through Legs Drill
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Heading Triangle Drill
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Heading On Goal From a Cross
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Finishing From a Cross on the Ground
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Finishing From a Breakaway
Chapter 3: Tactical Play
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Introduction to Tactical Play
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Receiving Ball with Back to Goal
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Creating Space with Back to Goal
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Give-and-Go Behind Defense
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Stepover Run for a Give-and-Go
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2 v. 2 Striker Movements
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Third-Man Running Drill