In the basic skills of soccer, an important term is “technique,” which is the physical movement involved in those skills. Practicing the skills is called “technical training." Players practice technique throughout their lives, but correct technique practice is essential for players age 6-12 while they are in developmental stages.
The coach of developing players should heavily emphasize technical training while also having a basic understanding of correct technical execution. This can be accomplished using a repertoire of conditioned games to teach techniques in a manner that provides plenty of repetition.
The coach of developing players should heavily emphasize technical training while also having a basic understanding of correct technical execution. This can be accomplished using a repertoire of conditioned games to teach techniques in a manner that provides plenty of repetition.
