The Importance Of First Touch In Soccer

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Tomorrow will be game number 3. Im looking for girls to just get familiar with each other on the field and start off like they played the second half of last week. Last week first half didn't go as planned but if you step back and look at the 3 goals that were scored by them first half, they were goals that trinkled in. Its hard to watch but it happens and will continue to happen at this age. Second half the girls out performed the team 2-1 and looked much better. Its still a process and will take time,so be patient. Right now at their age size,strength,speed will trump skills all day long but that playing field eventually evens out and its skills are what will separate them from other players when winning does become important. One thing I do need the girls doing at home is juggling. Juggling develops first touch and first touch is the most important touch in soccer. The better they get at juggling the better their touch will get. The worlds best juggler may not be the best soccer player but the worlds best soccer play does know how to juggle.
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I also meet with players/parents individually mid season which will be after league play to address concerns and to give feedback on how your daughter is doing. If you have any questions before that You are more than welcome to email or

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