Controlling the Ball in the Air

Coaching points and progressions for receiving and controlling aerial balls — chest, thigh, and foot.

All AgesPossession

Improve first touch on aerial balls

Body shape Cushion the ball First touch direction

first touchaerialtechnicalreceiving

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Authorship verified from the source asset: Kevin Middleton · Canva · PNG export.

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