Skills Analysis Soccer
Soccer
1. Short Pass
2. Receive
3. Curve Pass/Shot
Soccer: Short Pass
Basic Biomechanics
1. Stance: Stance can vary depending on moment in the game but for a novice in a dead ball situation start one step away from the ball with you facing the ball in an athletic stance.
2. Step: Step forward with your non dominant foot and plant your foot next to the ball with your toes pointing towards your target.
3. Upper body: Stays flush with your chest pointing towards target, bring your arms out into a “T” formation to maintain balance.
4. Strike: as you plant your non dominant foot, open up your dominant foot and strike the middle of the ball with the inside of your dominant foot. You should make contact with the ball with the middle of your instep.
5. Follow Through:Finish your pass by stepping through your pass and moving towards your target.
Essential Skill Elements for Novice
1. Non-Dominant Step: The step is the most important element in the short pass. The plant must right next to the ball with your toes pointing towards the target. If the plant is too far away from the ball is causes you to reach for the ball and makes the pass less accurate and also causes you to be unbalanced
2. Strike: Opening up the foot to make contact with the ball with the instep is important because it creates a bigger, flatter surface area for a more accurate pass.
3. Upper Body: As you get more proficient at the skill of short passing this is less needed as you have learnt how to properly balance your body whilst opening up your leg and striking. For novices though it is a good starting point to make a “T” with your upper body for balance sake as well as protecting yourself from a opponent from behind.
4. Follow Through: The follow through is important for power in the pass. Stepping though the pass towards your target ensures momentum and power
Helpful Cues
1. “Toes pointing to target”
2. “Open up foot like a hockey stick”
3. “Hit middle
1. Short Pass
2. Receive
3. Curve Pass/Shot
Soccer: Short Pass
Basic Biomechanics
1. Stance: Stance can vary depending on moment in the game but for a novice in a dead ball situation start one step away from the ball with you facing the ball in an athletic stance.
2. Step: Step forward with your non dominant foot and plant your foot next to the ball with your toes pointing towards your target.
3. Upper body: Stays flush with your chest pointing towards target, bring your arms out into a “T” formation to maintain balance.
4. Strike: as you plant your non dominant foot, open up your dominant foot and strike the middle of the ball with the inside of your dominant foot. You should make contact with the ball with the middle of your instep.
5. Follow Through:Finish your pass by stepping through your pass and moving towards your target.
Essential Skill Elements for Novice
1. Non-Dominant Step: The step is the most important element in the short pass. The plant must right next to the ball with your toes pointing towards the target. If the plant is too far away from the ball is causes you to reach for the ball and makes the pass less accurate and also causes you to be unbalanced
2. Strike: Opening up the foot to make contact with the ball with the instep is important because it creates a bigger, flatter surface area for a more accurate pass.
3. Upper Body: As you get more proficient at the skill of short passing this is less needed as you have learnt how to properly balance your body whilst opening up your leg and striking. For novices though it is a good starting point to make a “T” with your upper body for balance sake as well as protecting yourself from a opponent from behind.
4. Follow Through: The follow through is important for power in the pass. Stepping though the pass towards your target ensures momentum and power
Helpful Cues
1. “Toes pointing to target”
2. “Open up foot like a hockey stick”
3. “Hit middle