Tuesday 17 September 2013

Dribbling Skills Examples


Lionel Messi Dribbling Skills

Lionel Messi provides an excellent example of efficient yet effective dribbling technique. He is not overly fancy.

This first clip highlights how his balance, touch and quickness allow him to retain possession even under lots of defensive pressure.


Look closely how his arms are used to keep balance and how the ball is always moving.

This next clip features an interview with Lionel Messi.


He explains how he watches the defender closely to determine what to do …Lionel Messi rarely uses moves other than body fakes. He is the master of slight changes in direction at very quick speed. He always keeps the ball moving and accelerates into a position where his body is between defending player and the ball.

This last video of Lionel Messi show how he makes it simple, but fast. When they show him in slow motion, his feet still move very fast!


Possession Passing Examples


10 passes to goal by Arsenal





Look how they play out of back, then through central midfield and then the variety of angled runs on attack. 

28 passes to goal by Arsenal




Watch how Arsenal moves the ball until the right opportunity opens up -- they do not force the play, they show patience.

Barcelona's Tika Taka Passing Style



Analysis of Barcelona's Passing Style




Sunday 15 September 2013

Warm Up Exercises

From the FIFA 11+, we do the first 6 exercises as one of our standard warm up routines:







Monday 2 September 2013

Wesburn 2013 Labour Day Weekend Tournament

The boys were not able to retain their championship title, but still had 4 great games and great opportunities to learn and develop.

Here is a photo of the tournament team:



Good luck for the Fall season boys!