Using Both Feet - Soccer Homework For Players

Using Both Feet

Why Is Using Both Feet Important

Every situation in a game is unique. Consider being passed the ball by a teammate.

  • The angle of the ball.
  • The weght of the pass.
  • The field type - grass versus turf?
  • The condition of the field - is it dry or raining?
  • The position on the field - in your half or the opponents half?
  • Your teammates - how many options do you have? Are they close or far away?
  • The position of the opponent?
  • The opponent type - are they aggressive or meek, fast or slow?
  • The time of the game - is it the first minute of the game versus last minute?
  • The game type - cup final versus league game?

A professional player considers all these variables and more and makes a decision and takes action in a split second. It becomes automatic and instinctual. Consider how limited you would be if you could only use one foot?

Example One - Using one foot

Imagine I play in the middle of the defense and the ball is passed to me hard from the right. I see that I have an option to my left and recognize that a fast opponent is closing me down in front. I'm not confident with my left foot under pressure so I try and stop it with the outside of my right. I need to set the ball up, so I can pass it to my left still but the defender is aggressive and has closed me down. My option has gone.

Example Two - Using both Feet

Imagine I play in the middle of the defense and the ball is passed to me hard from the right. I see that I have an option to my left and recognize that a fast opponent is closing me down in front. I can let the ball cross my body, control with my left and pass with my right. I used both feet

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