Opening Whistle
Many young football players all over the world are searching for answers on how to become pro soccer players. To these players I say look no further as I will reveal the Studs Up recipe to success that only requires 3 ingredients. This process is incredibly difficult, however playing professional football can be achieved by focusing 90% of your individual training on 3 key areas. Let’s get stuck in!
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Skill 1 : Passing with 2 touches maximum
The first non-negotiable needed to play professionally is mastering the ability to play 1 or 2 touch football. In a professional match, most players make quick 1-2 touch passes in order to maximize speed of play and destabilize the opposition. This skill requires mastering your first touch to control the ball and your pass accuracy to find an open teammate. The higher the level, the better your touch and quick passing needs to be. To improve this skill, find a wall and hit the ball as hard as you can against it while controlling the rebound. You can also perform different high speed passing variations with some friends.
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Skill 2: Fitness
Once you are becoming more confident with your 2 touch passing, you can begin to increase your fitness levels. To play professionally you need elite fitness levels which can only be obtained through sport specific exercises and lots of match experience. One mistake that needs to be avoided is thinking you will improve your fitness by running at a constant speed. To improve your soccer stamina you must look to recreate the type of running you perform in a match. This is why interval training and tempo runs are much better alternatives.
Great Video On How to Improve Fitness - Video Credit FourFourTwo Youtube
Skill 3: Master one position specific skill
With a good first touch and a solid fitness foundation, it is now important to think what area of your game sets you apart from others. Scouts look for players that have something unique, a so-called spark. Think of your position on the pitch and pick one related skill that you will master. It could be your ability to win headers as a center back or your accuracy in switching the play as a midfielder. Find that skill and make sure you become the absolute best at it. When you do, people will take notice.
Final Whistle
There you have it, 3 skills that if mastered will propel you to football superstardom. The key word here is mastery, a concept that can only be achieved through thousands of hours of training. So what are you waiting for? Grab a ball and go out to train individually or with some friends. Get very focused with your training plan and you will see results like never before. You know what it takes to make it, now you need to execute the plan.
And just like that the final whistle is blown. We hope you liked today’s article and we want to thank you for sticking with us till the end. Subscribe to the blog down below for the latest stories and follow us on Instagram @Studsup99. If you want in person technical training, book your free player assessment today. Let’s get stuck in!
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