Description

The ability to receive, prepare, and play the ball quickly and accurately is essential for successful performance at higher levels of play, where space and time are limited and the tempo of play is very fast. This video illustrates the importance of a quality first touch and provides a series of exercises which focus on improving a player s initial touch on the ball. The program is an essential resource for every coach and player! 51 minutes.

The Coach

Dr. Joseph Luxbacher has been involved in the sport of soccer as both a player and coach for more than 30 years. A former professional player in the North American Soccer League (NASL) and Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), Luxbacher served more than two decades as the head men’s soccer coach at the University of Pittsburgh where his teams won more than 200 times. Coach Luxbacher has twice been named Big East Athletic Conference Soccer Coach of the Year and has earned the “A” Coaching License of US Soccer. Book this course....