Tag: Ball Control

What is football intelligence and can players develop it? Part 3

Written on 31st May 2023.

Over the past two months, we’ve focussed on football intelligence and come to the conclusion that it most certainly can and must be developed. The...

Why is unopposed practice critical to performance?

Written on 20th August 2021.

At IQ Football, we are continuously looking at ways we can help our players gain technical ability to use at the right time in a game scenario. In order...

How to become a two footed football player

Written on 26th July 2021.

With almost anything in life, you have to be intentional about achieving a desired goal. In football, one of those goals should be to master the ball...

Top 10 reasons why small sided soccer games are excellent for players

Written on 8th June 2021.

A small sided game is a conditioned game on a smaller field with fewer players competing against each other. Utilising small sided games is excellent...

What should a player learn in the foundational level?

Written on 13th April 2021.

One of the most important things in the foundational level is pure enjoyment and fun. The players who start young and fall in love with the game, work...

Recap what you’ve learnt and celebrate your growth

Written on 1st May 2020.

Day 30 | 30-Day Challenge | We know restrictions are still in place, but we believe in celebrating every step in the process. Enjoy the process. Enjoy...

Learn a spin flick up in 30 seconds

Written on 30th April 2020.

Day 29 | 30-Day Challenge | This skill is great to learn for a freestyle move. It's also great to practise ball control, touch and weight of touch.

Add this change up on the Cruyff turn

Written on 29th April 2020.

Day 28 | 30-Day Challenge | Johan Cruyff was an excellent player. His skills and creative moves have been used to get past defenders for decades.

Get past the defender with speed and agility

Written on 28th April 2020.

Day 27 | 30-Day Challenge | It's all about moving quickly and selling the move to the defender. Learn this move in two simple steps. Drag it back and...

How to get thousands of touches in a session

Written on 27th April 2020.

Day 26 | 30-Day Challenge | At IQ Football, we strongly advise aspiring footballers to practise every day. If you're serious about the game, aim for...

Learn the inside step over turn in 3 easy steps

Written on 24th April 2020.

Day 25 | 30-Day Challenge | Today, we're working on your turns. This time we'll be using the inside of your foot. It's similar to yesterday, but watch...

Learn the outside step over turn in 3 easy steps

Written on 23rd April 2020.

Day 24 | 30-Day Challenge | Add this little turn to your array of skills that can be used to get away from the defender. Take it slow and steady. Watch...