The introduction and development of the technical fundamentals :

Using Fundamental Footwork Patterns.

A great way to build on fundamental technique is to master Fundamental Footwork Patterns.

Chapter 5 of web-book 1 is dedicated to the development of  Fundamental Footwork Patterns.

If you want to be a player, then being a master of Fundamental Footwork patterns is essential.

 

 

In Chapter 5 this is what you get for each [ FFP ] pattern :

  • An Introduction to each FFP.
  • The pattern broken down.
  • The pattern in context.
  • A starting practice exercise.
  • A step down exercise.
  • A step up exercise.
  • Offer a variety of ways to further develop the fundamental technique.
  • Set a progression of challenges to push the boundaries of technical ability.

 

This set of fundamental techniques, which we call Fundamental Footwork Patterns, need to be and should be second nature to all players.

This only occurs with practice.

 

For example : Check out this quick look at a FFP we call an Inside Inside.

   

Click on this link : 'Inside Inside' : to get a snapshot of exactly what you get in

'Web-book : Chapter 5' and 'Web-book 2'  ( which is dedicated entirely to Fundamental Footwork patterns).

 

When we look at Fundamental Footwork Patterns :  We highlight the specific way a player can move the ball around their feet, and include, not only the types of touches they can take, but also the steps a player can take around the ball (even when a player does not actually touch the ball) which are normally completely ignored when looking at technique.

In this process, we have tried to find the most efficient way (in terms of minimal touches and steps) to achieve a game functional objective, whilst being mindful to ensure a player moves in a natural way throughout the process.

For example: If the game functional objective is to move the ball across the body and then immediately forward, to a new space, the question would be how can this be done whilst also maximising effectiveness and efficiency of touches and movement?.

Iniesta used the inside inside as a solution to this problem to great effect.

In web-book 2, we have dedicated an entire web-book to Fundamental Footwork Patterns.

 

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