FOOTBALL SKILLS

Passing:

1.step with non-throwing foot towards target

2.bring ball back and then forward as you step

3. Release ball and follow through towards target

Grip:

  Spread fingers across laces

  Make a v cup with thumb and index finger

Receiving:

Important: Catch ball with hands not body

1.keep fingers spread, Palms facing towards ball

2.Fingers up for receiving upper abdomen level and higher

3.Fingers down for receiving below upper abdomen

Handoffs:

Giving:

1.hold ball with two hands (one on either side of ball)

2.step toward target and push ball out with stepping side hand and place

  Ball in stomach of runner

Receiving:

1.lower forearm and hand should form a straight line at waistline (palmed

  Facing upward.

2.upper forearm and hand should form a straight line at lower chest level (palm

  Facing downward)

3.Arms should be parallel to one another: Once ball is placed in stomach

  Close arms to hold onto ball (Move to carrying position)

Carrying ball:

1.one tip of ball should be placed in between middle and index finger

2. Other tip should be placed in space formed at bend when forearm is held

  Perpendicular to bicep