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3 training tips to get ready for the upcoming season 📈​🏆​


TIP 1: Ball Mastery Program


Ball Mastery allows players to touch the ball more often than during match situations or games. But does this training still have any value for developing footballers because it is unopposed?


This is a question we've been asked and heard many times. While we understand that players develop best in game-based settings, it is clear that they will be more confident with their control and grasp of the ball in those situations.

How many times has it happened that players who don't feel confident with the ball let the game go by them?


The more you touch the ball, the better. With hours of practice unassisted, players become more comfortable with the ball and are more proficient. Club coaches can also teach you how to play the game. Player development is only possible through unopposed practice. In a typical professional football game, each player will get about 30-40 touches per game.

This isn't a lot!



Match-based training is the best way to teach players, as it allows them to focus on the game and not the other areas of development. Players will get less ball contact. Players must make sure they touch the ball as much as possible in the beginning years of their development, from U11/12 onwards.


This is possible through unopposed training.


All players, regardless of age, should feel confident and comfortable on the ball. Unopposed coaching situations allow players to grow without feeling the pressure of losing the ball or affecting their teammates.

Unopposed Ball Mastery training is what should we do.


Ball Mastery is a very popular area of unopposed training. Ball Mastery is a great way to improve balance, coordination, and control.

It is best to work on your Ball Mastery during warm-ups or after practice as a technical exercise.

Each player must have a ball. You can start by doing some basic dribbling exercises. To get a feel for the ball, ask players to use different parts of their feet. Start with both feet. Next, move to the right, then the left. Then, the inside and outside of your feet.

This will give the players hundreds of touches and dramatically increase their contact time with the ball.

The Free Maestro Ball Mastery Program can be used as the players progress.



Having Ball Mastery means that players will only concentrate on their technical abilities and skills. Their attention will be drawn to the technique and they will be able to focus. Techniques can be mastered almost immediately by some players once they have been explained. Those who have a difficult time will not be the focus of the rest.

Unopposed practices can be a huge help to players, giving them the technical and confidence they need for opposing practices.


TIP 2: TRAINING ON YOUR OWN


Players' personal training is another area where unabated practice is essential. Passionate players will practice by themselves if they are serious about their goals. Ball Mastery will provide players with training ideas and techniques that they can practice at their own pace. They will likely practice in their backyard; they only need a ball, and a little space.

It allows players to practice their skills without worrying about losing the ball or letting down their teammates.

It allows them to make mistakes within a controlled environment.

These unopposed practices offer players tremendous opportunity to improve their game and increase their chances of winning matches or practices.

Every mistake is a step closer to mastering the skill.

When players realize that mistakes can be a positive, they will experience huge technical advancement.


Regular practice will help you build confidence, technical ability,

and coordination. However, coaches are right that players need to practice in different situations. This should be done regularly in training.

Coaches should help their players master the Ball Mastery technique. We can then start to integrate the Ball Mastery into opposing situations such as 1v1, 2v2, and so forth.

Ball mastery skills teach players how to control the ball and make deliberate movements. With enough practice, players can learn skills or perform certain foot movements without even thinking about it. You've practiced it so many times that it has become muscle memory.

Can we place players in situations where they are put under pressure and tested? This will allow us to see an improvement in confidence and ability with the ball.


TIP 3: STRIKERS CAMP



Improve your scoring chances and learn effective skills and techniques to beat your opponents.



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