Your first Touch set the Tone
Why?
Your first touch isn’t just technique, but it’s a statement.
It increases the player’s ability to maintain possession.
It improves their speed of play.
It dictated everything about the player.
First touch accuracy speaks a lot about players.
It gives players a football narrative.
- 🔑 Every great play starts with a world-class first touch.
What is the meaning of first touches?First touch refers to the initial trapping of the ball and the ability to control a pass to ensure the ball does what they want, and that the setup must be perfect.
Why is first touch important?
A well-executed first touch increases the player’s ability to maintain possession, improve their speed of play, make a good pass, dribbling effectively, or take a shot at a goal.
Exercise to improve first touchBall juggling
Kicking against the wall
Playing lofted kick against each other
Practice all the basics of ball control etc