controlling the ball

Good control of the football is an essential skill to maintain possession of the ball from the opposition.

• True

• False

Good control of the football gives the player more time to make the correct next decision.

• True

• False

There are three main controlling surfaces of the body

• True

• False

the main of controlling surfaces of the body

• head

• chest

• thighs

• feet

• none of the above

There are four types of ball control.

• True

• False

These are the cushion control and the wedge control. Both of these can be performed on the head, chest, thighs or feet.

• True

• 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.

• true

• false

Learning to use your feet to control the ball is the first step in soccer.

• true

• false