How to Play Faster AND Maintain Control | 3 Part Speed of Play Progression Drill

Upping your tempo is key to elevating your game. But how do you add pace without losing control of yourself and the ball? This progression drill adds foundational soccer skills to your arsenal. Up your speed of play with this drill in your next training session!

TIMESTAMPS:
👋 0:00 Hello from Powerhouse Soccer!
⚽ 0:14 Why Playing at Pace is KEY for Top Level Players
⚽ 0:32 The Drill: Three Part Partner Passing Sequence
⚽ 0:49 Part 1: First Touch - Pass Accuracy - Shoulder Scan
⚽ 3:14 Part 2: Footwork in a Tight Space - Elusive Touch
⚽ 9:15 Part 3: Downfield Turn - Double Move to Beat a Defender


This video is full of coaching points to improve your game, including:
How to create space with a defender with your eyes and body position
When to add another touch to maintain ball control at pace
Why scanning and field awareness contribute to a faster pace of play
What you can do with your touch size to help with ball control (hint: keep them small!)

We talk a lot about elevating your game to reach the next level. How do you improve the soccer skills that matter the most? By executing them at pace. Speed of play separates the junior players from the premier players. By practicing at a faster tempo, you're working on the key aspect that will help you elevate your game. Follow along with this three part progression drill to develop your soccer skills: it doesn't matter if your a rec league player or looking to go pro, we can all play faster!

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Powerhouse Soccer will teach you the skills required to take your game to the next level. As a player, Stevi Parker won regional and national championships at the club level and earned 3-time Team MVP honors while playing Division I soccer at the University of South Carolina. As Owner and Head Trainer at Powerhouse Soccer, Stevi is dedicated to giving young players the tools they need to take their game to the next level.

Hard work, intentional practice, and love for the sport brought Stevi Parker success throughout her playing career. Through 1-on-1 and small group training sessions at Powerhouse Soccer, imparting those lessons on the next generation of athletes is Stevi's mission and purpose.


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