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The 4 Core Skills:

1. Striking the ball

This includes all forms of striking the ball such as short/long passing; shooting and crossing

2. First touch

Controlling the ball with all allowed body parts

3. 1 v 1

All moves, feints and accelerations to get past and away from an opponent. We can also distinguish

defensive skills such as various tackling techniques and it goes without saying that the defensive 1 v

1 skills are equally important and must be properly developed too.

4. Running with the ball

At speed (with a lot of space) or ‘dribbling’ (in tight areas), this includes techniques for protecting

the ball and changing direction.

These four core skills cover 95% of the actions of any outfield player when in possession of the ball

during a game of football. When grading players these four key skills are the most important factors

in determining a young player’s ability level. These are also the four core skills that the FFA National

Football Curriculum outlines as most important in the development of young players.

Should a player show a particular ability or affinity for one or more of the skills, keep in mind that

the other skills can be developed. That’s what your coaches are there for!

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