skills, techniques, tactics by Leighton marjerrison

40097844 — 2025-09-11 08:55:24 UTC

when shooting one of the first things you do is approach the ball. seeing its pace coming towards you, or approaching your run up if it is a free kick.

The next step is planting your non-kicking foot next to the ball, having your non-striking foot pointing towards the target.

next is the strike with your kicking foot . strike with the inside of your foot for placement or use your laces to strike the ball with power.

your next and final step is to follow through with your shot . allowing your striking foot to follow through with your shot while keeping your eye on the ball as it travels towards the goal

40097844 — 2025-09-11 08:57:17 UTC

on of the first things is to determine the flight of the ball while traveling towards you . seeing the flight , pace and height of the ball
next step is to position yourself under the balls flight path, giving yourself time to get set
now as the ball comes closer to you , you need to keep your non kicking foot planted. while leaning back if you want height on the volley, or keeping your chest down if you want the balls flight to keep low and powerfull.
now is the strike, most volleys are struck with the laces to generate maximum power on the strike
now is the final step on the follow through. swing your leg with maximum power towards your target to generate accuracy and power in your shot

40097844 — 2025-09-11 09:19:27 UTC

First step is to get in line with the balls flight path. Determine the balls speed and height
Next step is to track the ball until it reaches you forehead . Making sure you get the best connection possible to ensure maximum power and accuracy
Next is to jump and meet the ball in its flight path. Jump towards the ball , while meeting the ball with your forehead. Timing your jump perfectly is a hard skill so it lands on your forehead.
Keep your neck muscles firm to to direct the ball . thrusting your head forward to make it go up and far. Or keep your head still and pointing towards the ground to guide the ball towards the floor or to a nearby player
Last is to follow through with the ball towards your target to ensure accuracy

passing

40097844 — 2025-09-11 09:21:53 UTC

Approach the football , determine the speed of the ball while it travels towards you
Plant your non kicking foot next to the ball , pointing your non kicking foot towards your target
Next swing your kicking leg back while keeping your ankle locked to ensure power while passing
Lean back if you want height on the ball, or keep your body weight forward to keep the ball on the floor
Now strike the ball with the inside of you foot to ensure accuracy on your pass. you strike with the inside of you foot as it is the biggest area on our foot and the most controlled area
Follow through with your kicking foot after making contact with the ball.

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Tiki taka

40097844 — 2025-09-15 10:28:36 UTC

Tiki taka allows your team to maintain possession while transferring though the different types of play ( attack , defence ) .

Tiki taka is typically 1/2 touch passing to keep the ball moving all the time . As the ball is moving across the pitch to different players all the time , it doesn’t allow the opposition team to gain any press , as the opposition pressure goes towards to ball tiki taka will allow the team with the ball to quickly get out of danger with the unique 1 touch passing . Getting the ball out of danger , while keeping possession

Discrete

40097844 — 2025-09-15 10:30:07 UTC

To have a definite beginning and end for the skill . For the skill to be repeated it must start again

Serial

40097844 — 2025-09-15 10:31:17 UTC

Serial skill requires many movements and actions to become successful . this could be a dribble , bringing a series of skills and moves to beat a defender .

Control ball

40097844 — 2025-09-15 10:37:25 UTC

First of all , place your standing foot on the floor to gain balance
As the ball comes to you , determine the balls flight and speed as it travels to you .
When the ball reaches you , if you want a light controlled touch use the inside of your foot . Bringing the ball back with your foot like a cushion so the ball is controlled where you want. while directing your foot that has the ball towards where you want to go
A good first touch is very important in football . A good first touch could be the difference between having the chance for a shot, or loosing the ball to a opponent

Catenaccio

40097844 — 2025-09-15 10:45:38 UTC

catenaccio is a ultra defensive type of play . Putting defensive play first , for example man marking , deep defensive line , and ultimately focusing on preventing goals from the opposition team . This playstyle would be ideal late on in a game when your team in only winning by a small margin

Kick ups

40097844 — 2025-09-15 14:50:00 UTC

Continuous

40097844 — 2025-09-15 14:55:34 UTC

This skill has no clear start or end . For example running . This has a repetitive movement with no clear start or end .