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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBut passing and trapping are learned skills. If the kids can't do it, they should be taught. Some kids might still not be able to do it adequately, for whatever reason, and won't progress to the next level--but it doesn't take an A or B licensed coach to teach the basics such as this.
I don't believe I've ever seen a coach for whom passing isn't important--either it is taught explicitly, or it is assumed the kids already know how to do it well (and those that don't are cut). Trapping is a bit more hit-and-miss; I've seen many teams that can pass the ball well (meaning the ball goes to the teammate's feet, or to space where the teammate is in the best position to take possession, and has adequate pace to avoid being intercepted) but frequently turn the ball over because the recipient won't check to the ball, can't receive a ball that is bouncing or airborne, or can't stop the ball without it bouncing away.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe fact that people still say "trapping" says everything you need to know about soccer IQ in this area...
it's not a wild animal that needs to be trapped. it's a ball.
it should be received and welcomed like a long lost friend.
and then TOGETHER you go and achieve fantastical things.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe fact that people still say "trapping" says everything you need to know about soccer IQ in this area...
"Trapping" here means nothing more and nothing less than receiving a passed or flighted ball, and putting it where you want it--preferably at your feet, possibly into nearby space if there's a defender nearby. If you prefer the verb "receiving", fine by me--but regardless of what you call it, teaching kids to receive a pass without it bouncing randomly away from them is an important skill.
Nothing kills a crisp passing game like kids who need to chase down the ball after their initial touch--even if there's no pressure from the defense.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOh, good lord.
"Trapping" here means nothing more and nothing less than receiving a passed or flighted ball, and putting it where you want it--preferably at your feet, possibly into nearby space if there's a defender nearby. If you prefer the verb "receiving", fine by me--but regardless of what you call it, teaching kids to receive a pass without it bouncing randomly away from them is an important skill.
Nothing kills a crisp passing game like kids who need to chase down the ball after their initial touch--even if there's no pressure from the defense.
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Terminology changes, the act does not.
It's much more important the players understand what is being spoken about and how to translate that communication to the field......during a game.
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