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Worksheetscontrolling the ball
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Good control of the football is an essential skill to maintain possession of the ball from the opposition.
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False
Good control of the football gives the player more time to make the correct next decision.
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False
There are three main controlling surfaces of the body
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False
the main of controlling surfaces of the body
head
chest
thighs
feet
none of the above
There are four types of ball control.
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False
These are the cushion control and the wedge control. Both of these can be performed on the head, chest, thighs or feet.
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false
The Cushion Control
A player will normally select to use the cushion control when time and space are available.
A player should select the wedge control when time and space is limited.
The Wedge Control
A player will normally select to use the cushion control when time and space are available.
A player should select the wedge control when time and space is limited.
The most important touch you will make when controlling the ball is the first touch.
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false
Learning to use your feet to control the ball is the first step in soccer.
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false
Sometimes you just can't get to the ball with your feet, but you can use your knees or thighs to trap the ball and get it under control.
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false
If the ball is too high to trap with your legs or feet, you can use your chest.
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false
For very high balls and sometimes for scoring, you can use your head.
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false
The best place to connect with the ball is in the middle of the forehead.
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false
One way to gain control of a difficult ball is to trap or "catch" the ball.
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false
