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
Lesson 6:
Rolling Ball Out to Striker for Shot
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- Objective
  
  To strike the ball cleanly and with good technique, achieving a low and straight trajectory toward the target.
  
  Coaching Points
  
  To allow an approach to the ball, take a good first touch out from your feet - 1 o'clock for right-footed strikes, 11 o'clock for left-footed strikes. Lean forward with your head over the ball and your non-striking foot planted and pointing at your partner. Strike the middle of the ball with the laces of your shoe and follow through to your target with toes down.
  
  Problems to Watch Out For
  
  The first touch out from the foot will be too far, not far enough or not at a good angle, which does not allow for proper assessment of how players are striking the ball.
  
  Why This Works
  
  Players are given an opportunity to practice getting the required first touch that enables a good strike. Players are given an opportunity to practice striking the ball cleanly at a target without having to worry about defenders or scoring.
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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
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Partner Volleying Drill
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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