First Touch

Give yourself more time, and score more goals

The first touch is critical because it has a huge influence over what happens immediately afterwards.

If the ball bounces away, it will likely be lost. Conversely, a great first touch will allow the player to pass, run or shoot with way more time.

Work on your passing as well as your first touch with these drills.

Focus on the first seven, and master them.

7mlc demonstrates ten different first touch skill movements. Do the first four shown here… and when you’ve mastered those, think about the next six.

An advanced drill for individual training or could be done as a pair. Note that the presenter is a professional player… can you get to his standard?

No drills here. More of a tactical lesson in how and where to execute your first touch.