Hello everyone, today we learn how to train to control the high ball with American legendary actress Mia Hamm.
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Mia Hamm scored a total of 158 goals for the United States in international competitions and was twice named Miss Fifa Football, helping the United States win two Olympic titles and two World Cup titles. As the most accomplished player in women's football history, Mia Hamm inspired an entire generation and took the sport to unprecedented heights.
We start today's teaching, the main point of catching the high ball is to position the body and determine where the ball will go, always keep relaxed in the process.
Figure 1 - Mia touches the ball once to control the high ball
How to use our bodies to create the two most valuable things on the football field, time and space, is a problem that we must think about on the field.
Figure 2 - Demonstration of Mia's two touches to control the high ball
It is very important for players to handle high balls with one or two feet, high balls are very common on the field, so we need to use any part of the body to hold the ball next, so that we can continue to push forward or get rid of.
Figure 3 - Example of Bergkamp stopping a high ball
Whether it is with the surface of the foot or the inside/outside of the foot, sometimes one foot touches the ball, sometimes two feet touch the ball, when the ball flies to the chest, you can catch it with the chest first, then use the foot to handle it safely, and then continue to play.
Figure 4 - An example of Messi catching a high ball
<h1>Catch the ball body posture demonstration:</h1>
Mia's skilful handling of high-altitude balls always helps her create time and space against the world's top defenders, and below Mia will show us the correct body posture when catching the ball to the ground;
Figure 5 - Demonstration of catching a high ball on the inside of the foot
When the ball comes, face the ball, judge the landing point, use the foot boldly (bold does not equal vigorous) to cut the ball in the direction you want to go, and the body closely follows the direction of the ball to complete the next action.
Figure 6 - Receiving a high ball on the inside of the right foot
Figure 7 - Receiving a high ball on the inside of the left foot
Mastering this standard catch technique for players can make them more confident on the field and smoother in the game.
<h1>Catch the ball footsteps:</h1>
We now slow down to see Mia's coherent pace when she catches the ball, the transition from before the catch to the catch is very natural, and she usually chooses in advance which part to use to catch the ball before receiving the ball.
Figure 8 - Determine which part receives the ball
From the following example, we can see that Mia relaxed her body to catch the ball, she first used her upper body to catch the ball, and then touched the ball to get rid of it when the ball was about to land, which formed a certain time difference with the defenders, and the rhythm was generated from here.
Figure 9 - Touch the ball to get rid of immediately
<h1>Training method:</h1>
We set up a circle outer ring with a marker plate or a cone, you receive the ball in the middle circle, the teammate acts as a defender, when the teammate throws the ball to you standing in the middle circle, the defender also moves to interfere with your catch, you must control the ball in the circle, and handle the ball outside the middle circle before the defender touches the ball, and at the same time can not cross the outer circle.
Figure 10 - Training the overhead lens
When you do the following points when you catch the high ball can make you more fluent, first of all, you can't stand dead under your feet, which is a mistake that many players are particularly prone to make, and the heel is like nailed to the ground, remember! Constantly adjust with small steps, which can help you get into the state faster, at the same time you have to choose the part of the ball in advance, whether it is the foot, chest or thigh, be sure to choose as soon as possible according to the landing point of the ball, so that you can better adjust the position of the supporting foot.
Figure 11 - Small steps to adjust position
Figure 12 - Catch the ball with the right part according to the landing point
When all of the above is in place, you can relax and boldly lead the ball to your advantage, and then move on to the next move.
Figure 13 - Processing the ball into the observed space
Below we look at the example of Mia receiving the ball, Mia saw the direction of the defender coming, picked the ball up to the opposite direction of the defender at a certain angle, and immediately completed the escape.
Let's imagine that in such a situation on the court, if you slow down and look at three passes, you may not be a defender around you. So that's the point of our training, to get the ball where you want it instead of the next one.
Figure 14 - Example of Mia receiving the ball
So we have to handle the ball in the right place and be able to control the ball. Today's training method is a very good training method for catching high balls.
Figure 15 - Training example
Finally, we will tell you a few precautions when receiving the ball, first of all, you must move under the feet and be ready to catch the ball at any time. Secondly, your body, shoulders, and hips should be placed on the ball, facing the direction the ball is going
Figure 16 - Footsteps before receiving the ball
Many times we find that people will involuntarily lean back, so that we can not take the initiative to meet the ball, the correct way is to put our shoulders on the ball when receiving the ball, use the ground and feet to lead the ball to the desired position and follow the ball as it moves.
Figure 17 - Example of an error in catching a ball
Figure 18 - Correct demonstration of catching the ball
We all know that the ball on the field is not always the rule of the ball, if there is a ball suddenly flying, you can first catch the ball high, and then the body follows the next step.
Figure 19 - Second touch catch
Although you missed the opportunity to handle the ball the first time, you can quickly adjust it with the second stroke and then handle the ball to the ground to complete the escape.
<h1>variation:</h1>
We can also add variations when we practice, such as a two-person competition who can lead the ball behind them to complete the escape and get two points, and constantly use the movements you can imagine to complete the catch.
Figure 20 - Training to be creative
Figure 21 - An example of Zidane catching a high ball
<h1>summary:</h1>
Mastering the following techniques can help you improve your ability to handle high-altitude balls
First, take the initiative to go forward to meet the ball and be on a line with the ball, and choose a reasonable touch part in advance;
Second, relax the catch to control the ground
Third, when handling the high-altitude ball, you can first catch the ball with your chest or thighs, and then control it on the ground
<h1>Related Reading:</h1>
How to handle the high-altitude ball after rebounding on the ground to receive the ball
How to catch a high ball with the instep of your foot
How to park a variety of high-altitude balls, do not learn you will be scolded!
Finally, when training in this circle, try to touch the ball as little as possible to quickly control the ball, and be ready to get rid of it in any direction at any time. Today's content is here, more wonderful football teaching, please continue to pay attention to the road of football!