Just had the pleasure of a morning of EPL viewing and one thing is crystal clear-the game is played with 2 touches the vast majority of the time.
Is there an argument to be made that development of youth players should be focused on passing and receiving and movement off the ball only? Should dribbling be banned? I know the purists are going to be upset, but dribbling, other than into open space, is rarely utilized at the professional level.
I also know, that despite what has been posted in other threads regarding the dribbling ballhog, the only folk who enjoy watching that is the dribbler's parents.
Many coaches have also been villified over their supposed lack of pure technical training as they gear training and play towards a limited touch, pass and move approach.
What say you, you well-versed, soccer brilliant, and savvy talking-soccer denizens?
Is there an argument to be made that development of youth players should be focused on passing and receiving and movement off the ball only? Should dribbling be banned? I know the purists are going to be upset, but dribbling, other than into open space, is rarely utilized at the professional level.
I also know, that despite what has been posted in other threads regarding the dribbling ballhog, the only folk who enjoy watching that is the dribbler's parents.
Many coaches have also been villified over their supposed lack of pure technical training as they gear training and play towards a limited touch, pass and move approach.
What say you, you well-versed, soccer brilliant, and savvy talking-soccer denizens?
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