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Age Group
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Name
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Record
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Date
|
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U11B
|
|
|
|
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U12B
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Alec Schuler
|
198
|
2007
|
|
U13B
|
John Geary
|
656
|
2007
|
|
U14B
|
|
|
|
|
U15B
|
Luca May
|
541
|
2007
|
|
U16B
|
|
|
|
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U17B
|
|
|
|
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U18B
|
|
|
|
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U11G
|
|
|
|
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U12G
|
|
|
|
|
U13G
|
Sarah Bockius
|
200
|
2007
|
|
U14G
|
Shea Levi
|
1100
|
2007
|
|
U15G
|
|
|
|
|
U16G
|
|
|
|
|
U17G
|
|
|
|
|
U18G
|
|
|
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The Importance of Juggling
Juggling is a key training element which is often overlooked. Juggling allows the players to use all parts of their body to gain a feel for the ball. These touches build confidence and makes players aware of parts of their body used to control or pass the ball. With a larger range of comfort with the ball, imagination is often sparked in game play. A good juggler does not guarantee the player will be a good game player, as there is no substitute for match play. Juggling should become a daily routine that only takes a few minutes a day. Coaches should encourage players to develop good juggling technique. When juggling, coaches should stress the following points:
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Use all parts of the body (head, chest, thighs, and feet) and alternate feet. Don’t get caught only juggling with your dominant foot!
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Focus on good controlled touch to realize the full potential of juggling. If a player does not have good body control this will lead to bad touches.
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Be able to control the ball in different situations. So if a player has a bad touch, they should try to recover it rather than starting over.
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Be able to maintain good body position.
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Find rhythm and harmony between the player and the ball.
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Practice while standing still, then progress to walking slowly and then with some pressure by either time or opponents.
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Practice juggling about 20 minutes each day.
