First Touch Control Under Pressure – 3-Week Program
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Tuesdays – February 3, 10, 17
• 5:00pm – U8
• 6:00pm – U10
• 7:00pm – U12 -
Thursdays – February 5, 12, 19
• 6:00pm – U14 -
Cost: $99 per player
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Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks
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Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group
About the Program
A great first touch sets the stage for every play. This program is designed to help players receive the ball cleanly, stay composed under pressure, and set up their next move with confidence. Through repetition and game-like situations, players will refine their ability to control the ball in different ways and in different areas of the field.
Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:
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Receiving techniques with all surfaces of the body (feet, thighs, chest)
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First touch into space to create time and advantage
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Controlling difficult balls – bouncing, aerial, and fast passes
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Turning and shielding to maintain possession
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Game-speed decision making after the first touch
By the end of the program, players will be able to handle the ball with greater confidence, keeping possession and setting themselves up for effective passes, dribbles, or shots.
First Touch Control Under Pressure – 3-Week Program
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Tuesdays – February 3, 10, 17
• 5:00pm – U8
• 6:00pm – U10
• 7:00pm – U12 -
Thursdays – February 5, 12, 19
• 6:00pm – U14 -
Cost: $99 per player
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Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks
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Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group
About the Program
A great first touch sets the stage for every play. This program is designed to help players receive the ball cleanly, stay composed under pressure, and set up their next move with confidence. Through repetition and game-like situations, players will refine their ability to control the ball in different ways and in different areas of the field.
Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:
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Receiving techniques with all surfaces of the body (feet, thighs, chest)
-
First touch into space to create time and advantage
-
Controlling difficult balls – bouncing, aerial, and fast passes
-
Turning and shielding to maintain possession
-
Game-speed decision making after the first touch
By the end of the program, players will be able to handle the ball with greater confidence, keeping possession and setting themselves up for effective passes, dribbles, or shots.
First Touch Control Under Pressure – 3-Week Program
-
Tuesdays – February 3, 10, 17
• 5:00pm – U8
• 6:00pm – U10
• 7:00pm – U12 -
Thursdays – February 5, 12, 19
• 6:00pm – U14 -
Cost: $99 per player
-
Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks
-
Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group
About the Program
A great first touch sets the stage for every play. This program is designed to help players receive the ball cleanly, stay composed under pressure, and set up their next move with confidence. Through repetition and game-like situations, players will refine their ability to control the ball in different ways and in different areas of the field.
Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:
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Receiving techniques with all surfaces of the body (feet, thighs, chest)
-
First touch into space to create time and advantage
-
Controlling difficult balls – bouncing, aerial, and fast passes
-
Turning and shielding to maintain possession
-
Game-speed decision making after the first touch
By the end of the program, players will be able to handle the ball with greater confidence, keeping possession and setting themselves up for effective passes, dribbles, or shots.
First Touch Control Under Pressure – 3-Week Program
-
Tuesdays – February 3, 10, 17
• 5:00pm – U8
• 6:00pm – U10
• 7:00pm – U12 -
Thursdays – February 5, 12, 19
• 6:00pm – U14 -
Cost: $99 per player
-
Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks
-
Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group
About the Program
A great first touch sets the stage for every play. This program is designed to help players receive the ball cleanly, stay composed under pressure, and set up their next move with confidence. Through repetition and game-like situations, players will refine their ability to control the ball in different ways and in different areas of the field.
Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:
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Receiving techniques with all surfaces of the body (feet, thighs, chest)
-
First touch into space to create time and advantage
-
Controlling difficult balls – bouncing, aerial, and fast passes
-
Turning and shielding to maintain possession
-
Game-speed decision making after the first touch
By the end of the program, players will be able to handle the ball with greater confidence, keeping possession and setting themselves up for effective passes, dribbles, or shots.
Turning Techniques & Ball Manipulation – 3-Week Program
Ages: U8 & U10
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays
U8 - 5:00pm
U10 - 6:00pm
Cost: $99 per player
Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks
Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group
About the Program
This 3-week Player Development Program is designed to help U8 and U10 players become more comfortable and confident turning with the ball in tight spaces. The focus is on learning simple, effective turning techniques and using them at an age-appropriate speed of play to escape pressure, change direction, and keep possession.
Each session combines lots of touches, guided technical repetition, and fun game-based activities to help players learn when and how to turn during game play.
Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:
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Turning away from pressure using the inside and outside of the foot
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Stop-and-turn and drag back turns to protect the ball
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Using both feet to change direction
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Keeping the ball close while turning
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Recognizing space and making the next action after the turn
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Applying turning skills in small-sided games
Player Outcomes
By the end of the program, players will feel more confident on the ball, better able to change direction under pressure, and more comfortable using turns during games to keep possession and find space.