LEVEL 2: PRACTICAL TOPIC - Aerial Control

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This is a Level 2 session on aerial control was submitted by pre2dal. 

Organisation 

• Grid 10 x 10 yards
• 2 players with a ball between them.

 Practice 

1. One player throws the ball in the air and the second player must control it.
2. Player receiving the ball should take the ball down on their chest or thigh.
3. Players should control the ball away from the body and pass back to their partner.

 Key Points

1. Body in line.
2. Select correct surface.
3. Technique.
4. Out of feet (away from body).
5. End product (pass).

Progression 

• Place a defender in the grid.
• Defender should be passive at first, before being allowed to compete for the ball.