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    #16
    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    Played over seas from the time i was 5 until high school when we moved back to the states. Dribbling the ball and beating other players is way more fun than passing, so I totally agree with the "dribble" crowd. Dribbling means ball control which in turn helps with receiving the ball, setting up the ball for strikes, and moving defenders to create passing lanes. coaches who teach a pass only offense end up with players who pass the ball for no reason other than they are uncomfortable with it, don't take advantage of open space by dribbling into it, and who don't hold the ball long enough to let a receiving player shake a defender or to make a run. What you end up with is a very boring game of possession with no scoring. That's not soccer, its a sleeping pill.
    You understand the game, hope your Coaching. Unfortunately over here they don't have the slightest clue.Robot's is what their trying to produce over here.BIG Robots. They couldn't dribble a ball through a garage door.

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      #17
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      you shouldn't and no player under the age of 10 should be told to pass the ball. Learn to dribble, dribble, dribble and dribble some more. Take players on out of the back, in midfield and in the box. Get completely comfortable with the ball.

      the US has enough players that make boring safe passes and not enough gifted dribblers that can dazzle and entertain. Anyone can pass a ball, only a true great can dribble around an entire team.

      Messi and CR7 are the best in the world for their passing..
      Signed,
      South Florida Dad

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        #18
        We had a kid on our team that was probably the best 1 v 1 dribbler that I have ever seen. The team would always try and get the ball at his feet in the final third as he was able to dribble multiple kids. This lead to him scoring not just a lot of goals, but also a lot of assists as he would pass the ball to wide open players as the defense all collapsed to him.

        But as impressed as we were, it never seemed to lead to much attention of the college coaches. He was able to get on a D2 team but that was it. His issue (at least to a lot of college coaches) was that while he was highly skilled he only had average athleticism and size. College coaches tend to lead towards faster and larger players.

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          #19
          You should pass the ball when it is more opportunistic for the team to do so. It might be the best way for the team to score!

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            #20
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            I would disagree, dribbling should be the main focus at the younger ages as players are still egocentric and struggle with the concept of teamwork / sharing the ball. Yes passing should be worked on but to a lesser extent.

            Teaching field awareness / perception does not have to be done with passing. You can use four wide goals instead of two central to teach switching the point of attack, use of perifial vision and finding space while dribbling.
            no, of course, its not taught with just passing. my point was that it helps. but yes, taking on defenders must also be taught and when to take on defenders.

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              #21
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              We had a kid on our team that was probably the best 1 v 1 dribbler that I have ever seen. The team would always try and get the ball at his feet in the final third as he was able to dribble multiple kids. This lead to him scoring not just a lot of goals, but also a lot of assists as he would pass the ball to wide open players as the defense all collapsed to him.

              But as impressed as we were, it never seemed to lead to much attention of the college coaches. He was able to get on a D2 team but that was it. His issue (at least to a lot of college coaches) was that while he was highly skilled he only had average athleticism and size. College coaches tend to lead towards faster and larger players.
              Maybe he just didnt see the right college coach. Also a great dribbler will look incredible once every game. but what about the other 9-10 touches? was he doing something productive or just losing the ball? coaches do not want a kid that is a great dribbler but loses the ball 60-70% of the time trying to dribble into space.

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                #22
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                You should pass the ball when it is more opportunistic for the team to do so. It might be the best way for the team to score!
                I don't think anyone would disagree, but to create good penetrating passes, you have to hold the ball and force defenders to come in and try to take it. That opens up lanes and other players. If you have the ball, beat one defender, and draw another one to you someone is open somewhere. Then the issue is field vision (can the player dribble with his or her head up) and the ability to pass. Dribbling comes first.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  Maybe he just didnt see the right college coach. Also a great dribbler will look incredible once every game. but what about the other 9-10 touches? was he doing something productive or just losing the ball? coaches do not want a kid that is a great dribbler but loses the ball 60-70% of the time trying to dribble into space.
                  No, he was a great passer also and hardly ever lost possession either through passing or dribbling. Had a very good first touch. While highly skilled and fun to watch, he only had average speed and size. This was a drawback to a lot of coaches. He also didn't play for a DA so probably cut down on his exposure.

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                    #24
                    It is great for kids to play soccer without coaches. They learn when to pass and when to dribble. Unsupervised, a player "hogging" the ball will get knocked off the ball. They will learn that you can't dribble through players, and learn when it is better to pass than get knocked on your tail.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      no, of course, its not taught with just passing. my point was that it helps. but yes, taking on defenders must also be taught and when to take on defenders.
                      90% are not working on foot skills to create players who can take on others. You get kickball.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        90% are not working on foot skills to create players who can take on others. You get kickball.
                        Passing the ball quickly and accurately can relieve the kickball effect.

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          90% are not working on foot skills to create players who can take on others. You get kickball.
                          Again bad coaching! Winning is brought before development.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            Again bad coaching! Winning is brought before development.
                            We must instill in players that losing is integral to development.

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                              #29
                              You Can't Save The World Alone!

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                                #30
                                Kevin (Probably) Saves The World
                                Kevin struggles because he is directionless and self-serving, not part of the whole team effort. It's going to take a lot of trial and error, but maybe a bigger purpose is exactly what Kevin needs. Rise up and work as a team to score more.

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