Technique refers to the ability of a player to perform specific mechanical movements such as kicking, trapping or shooting the ball. The mark of an experienced player is moving smoothly and efficiently and the ability to transition between the elegance of different techniques.
Soccer skill can be developed through repetition, observation or visualization. At the regular training and practice of a movement or technique, the player builds the confidence and the target motion becomes natural for him.
Another type of "training" should be considered watches games on television or video in slow motion. The act of observing the skills of other players can help improve your own technique.
Visualization is a radically new method used to create and develop capacity. He focuses on you imagine the third person, while applying a specific technique.
The following sections break the basic skills most often used in the game:
- kicking
- ball control (controlling the ball at speed)
- heading
- dribbling (drills, basic dribbling, intermediate moves and advanced)
- tackling
- goalkeeping
