How do you practice running with a soccer ball?

Coaching Points:

  1. Positive first touch out of the feet.
  2. Select the appropriate controlling surface.
  3. Play with the laces of the foot closet to the ball.
  4. Fewest number of touches to cover the distance quickly.
  5. Run in a straight line.
  6. Execution of final action.

Is running with a soccer ball good?

Running with the ball is generally slower than running without the ball, and much slower thank passing it up the field. There are times though that passing is not the best option, and so it is essential that you learn to run with the ball at speed, and in confined space.

What is the difference between dribbling and running with the ball?

Training Session There are a number of differences between dribbling a ball and running with a ball: the ball is touched farther away from the feet, the surfaces of the foot that are used are different and the goal is speed rather than close control.

What is it called when you run with the ball in soccer?

Rapid dribbling is known as speed dribbling. Driving – (running with the ball) playing the ball well forward and running after it. Used to accelerate away from an opponent. Drop – pass backwards into negative space (usually) dropping a ball for a teammate to possess or shoot.

Why is running with the ball important?

Running with the ball is when a player travels through or into space at speed with the ball at their feet. It’s a great way of gaining territory or exploiting space afforded by a disorganised defence. It’s also an effective way of changing the possibilities of the attack.

How do you run with a ball?

Players need to:

  1. See if there is space ahead to exploit.
  2. Use their first touch to push the ball well out in front so that they can run onto it.
  3. Move the ball with the “laces”.
  4. Run quickly in a straight line.
  5. Take as few touches as possible.
  6. Get their head up to assess options before passing, crossing etc.