First Touch in football

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 touch

    Ball juggling
    Kicking against the wall
    Playing lofted kick against each other
    Practice all the basics of ball control etc