BISA Parent Home Soccer Guide pt. 1
BISA focuses mainly on:
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Agility, balance and coordination
Physical awareness
Movement patterns and sequences
Spatial Awareness
Social skills
Listening skills
Shooting
Heading
With a few steps behind the ball (a running start is not
needed until player becomes comfortable) walk up to
the ball and strike the mid-section with the laces of the
shoes. Be sure the toes point towards the ground,
ankles locked and knees over the ball. After your child
gets familiar with striking the ball have them run and
strike the ball.
Before starting this drill be certain that the soccer ball is not rock
solid! Deflate the ball so that the player can squeeze the ball enough
to make an impression without applying too much force. Over
deflating the ball can make the drill unproductive. Concussions are a
rising concern amongst young kids performing headers. Be certain
that these heading drills are done minimally.
To propel your child’s development at home parent, player
and ball interaction through guided ‘constant contact’ is key.
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Intermediate: Have your child stand with one
leg in front of the other for good balance (interchange
legs after a few reps) with arms placed behind their
backs and instruct them to push head forward while
holding the core tight. Do this a few times prior to
introducing a soccer ball.
Ball Handling Skills:
Receiving (Trapping)
Trapping the ball with the sole of the feet is most
advantageous trapping technique for low rolling passes.
Roll the ball lightly to your child and instruct them to
slightly lift their feet off the ground and make contact with
the ball without stumping or jumping on it. As your child
understands this concept have them get control of the ball
with either the instep (similar to shooting motion but now
receiving the balls energy instead of kicking it) or by using
the inside of the foot.
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Beginner: Have your child sit on a flat surface
keeping their backs straight, shoulders in line with the
hips, cross his or her legs (Indian style) with arms placed
behind their backs and instruct them to push head
forward (remind them not to lower their chin) while
holding the core tight. Do this a few times prior to
introducing a soccer ball. When introducing the ball be
sure to stand no more than 2-4 feet away from your
child and lightly lob the ball towards their forehead for
them to make contact with the ball.
Juggling (Kick Ups)
Have your child use their thigh or instep (laced area of
shoe) to keep the ball from hitting the ground. Have them
start with the ball in their hands and then drop it onto
either of the suggested body parts. Challenge your child
by increasing the goal gradually.
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Advanced: Have your child stand freely with
limited instructions and lightly lob the ball to them or
have them lob it to themselves. To make this more
effective have them jump to head the ball and later jog
about 3-4 steps then jump to head the ball.
Passing
Passing the ball back and forth between you and your child
starting with single touches and then two touches (two
touch: 1-trap ball (See above) & 2-pass ball to target). This
may seem simple and repetitious but doing this
consistently and over time your little player’s feet will
eventually become more familiar with contacting the
soccer ball.
Dribbling
In order to dribble effectively, use both feet to slightly kick
the ball ahead without losing control. Perform the
previous activity through a series of 5-10 cones by
dribbling in and around the cones. Use both the inside
and outside of the feet to perform all dribbling activity.
Always have your child use both feet.
Chest Control
Pretend the chest is a cushion and as the ball comes
towards the chest contour the chest inwards to have
that cushion effect with the ball
Parents, we thank you for all your support!
Baltimore International Soccer Academy (BISA)
We Teach, We Develop, We Nurture: Soccer Skills