Training Principles

 

 

 

 

Technique:

The method of how one plays every aspect of the game of soccer.

Speed:

The pace at which a player plays/ receives the ball and physically moves with or without the ball.

Agility:

The ability of a player to physically move in any planned or unplanned body position with or without the ball.

Anticipation:

Expectation for one's next move, expectation of your teammates next move, and the expectation of your opponent's next move, based on understanding movement with or without a ball.

Decision Making:

Choosing one's next movement with or without the ball.

Position:

Using one's body location and movement to excel with or without the ball.

Knowledge:

Understanding why specific techniques, speeds, agility, anticipations, decisions, and positions are necessary