Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Young athletes want to learn to play at least at an intermediate level. The mentor needs to know the methodology that can be used to train aspiring footballers.
Instructions
Step 1
Implement cross-training. As a rule, football players run from 7 to 12 km in one match. To withstand constant play and training, each of them must have well developed endurance and heart muscle. Therefore, make your mentees run a few kilometers before training. Also introduce into practice Sunday longer runs: 5, 7 or even 10 km. Then every athlete will be sure that they can withstand all the seasonal practice.
Step 2
Train athletes' sprint skills. In addition to endurance, it is important for footballers (especially strikers or midfielders) to be able to accelerate when necessary in order to catch up with the ball or get away from an opponent. To do this, alternate slow runs around the stadium with sprint kicks. For example, let's give the command "accelerate" in 1-2 minutes. easy jogging. Such a ragged pace will teach football players attention and develop high-speed endurance.
Step 3
Teach athletes to handle the ball on the first and second floors. First of all, let's do some simple tasks like playing square with your feet and head. Make sure that each player keeps the ball in the air for as long as possible. There is another effective exercise. Football players stand in a circle, two of which are inside it. The latter should try to intercept the ball, which is played by the athletes who have formed a circle. This will help develop reactions in each player and improve ball tackling / holding skills.
Step 4
Help soccer players hone their dribbling skills. A more difficult element is individual ball control. Every good player should be able to dribble and hold the ball. Place some cones along the field. Tell each footballer to run several times across the field while dribbling the ball over obstacles in parallel. Practice this element in all activities.
Step 5
Give the players a strong and accurate shot. One of the most important elements of a professional player is the ability to hit the ball. A footballer can give a pass with his foot or head, make a cross, cross, or purposefully shoot at goal. Moreover, each type of blow can be done both by raising the foot and by the inner side. Make sure that all players practice the specified kicks many times. Then the team will be ready to play in official matches.
