Parents and Friends,
When traveling abroad you’ll see kids playing pickup soccer games everywhere and anywhere.
Pickup is essentially street soccer and all the youngsters need is a ball, some space and they’ll use their school bags, jackets etc. for goals.
Jumpers for goalposts!
It’s fantastic because they’re getting lots of touches and being creative in an environment where they’re free to express themselves.
That kids elsewhere are getting more touches on the ball outside of practice is something that’s not really acknowledged in U.S. soccer.
But it’s certainly one of the challenges!
That’s why I always encourage kids to TRAIN ON THEIR OWN and show them exercises such as passing off a wall.
Some players call this wall ball and these are my top 7 exercises for a great workout:
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