Optimal Technical Training
Optimal Technical Training is included as a part of every FCDA Program training package.
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Optimal Technical Training: An Overview
The art of mastering essential skills is vital for every player, from beginners to advanced level, and should be diligently developed and refined.
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Technical Skills
Technical skills are the core of a player's capabilities, including both control over the ball and adeptness, or finesse, in handling it.
Ball Control
Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
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Tactical Skills
Tactical skills entail a player's knowledge and understanding of the soccer game, their positioning on the field, and their capacity to make quick decisions.
Positioning
Decision Making
Soccer IQ (Game Intelligence)
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Physical Skills
Physical skills lay the groundwork for a player's speed, endurance and agility.
Speed
Endurance
Agility
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Mental Skills
Mental skills cover a player's mindset and psychological attributes.
Confidence
Confident players take calculated risks, attempt difficult maneuvers and recover from setbacks promptly
Focus
Soccer is mentally demanding, requiring a lot of concentration. Players, specifically goalkeepers, must sustain intense focus to track the soccer ball and respond to shots on goal.
Resilience
Players will cultivate the skills to rebound from setbacks. Players who are capable of shrugging off missed opportunities or goals and can persist at their peak will display remarkable resilience.