First touch; recieving and or trapping a ball while in play. First touch is important in controlling a ball or gathering a loose ball. Developing this skill will buy time on the ball as well as speed up play and help players make better decision on the ball.

A great way to develop a first touch while training by yourself is by juggling.
Using a brasilian futebol will enhance touch and speed progress. One good drill knock the ball high into the air and settle it with a soft touch. We will call this Three touch and a knock: Juggle the ball three times and then kick it 10 to 15 feet in the air, control the ball with one soft touch, trying to keep that touch below your waist, use one to two touches to adjust and compose yourself, then knock it 10 to 15 feet in the air again. Repeat this process. Work on controlling the ball with your first touch after you have "knocked" it into the air, then use the other touches to manipulate the ball so you can "knock" it accurately into the air again. Progress to a three touch rotation (Knock -control- touch - knock, repeat..) and then a two touch knock-control-knock, repeat) This exercise will help to develop "first touch".

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