We've all seen players that lack any real skill and technique but
whose speed and power makes them deadly effective. These are the same
players that are often despised by their more talented team-mates
(players who are usually left to the warm the subs bench).
Most coaches agree that there is no substitute for technical ability.
But when the stakes are raised and the standard is high enough, there
is only ONE criteria a coach looks for in a player...
How effective they are on the field.
It doesn't matter how much skill and natural ability you have. If you
can't apply it consistently in a game situation, then you won't even
get picked in the starting eleven. And you certainly won't fulfil any
ambitions you have of playing at a higher level.
Compare that to the ungainly player who trips themselves up just
trying the simplest of tricks but who has the blistering speed and
basic ball control to frighten any defence.
Soccer, at EVERY level of the game, is littered with players who lack
poise and finesse. But they more than make up for their technical
shortfalls with natural athleticism. Remember this...
Skill can only be applied within the boundaries of physical fitness.
Here's the key to consistent success in soccer: When you finally learn
the REAL secrets to becoming super-fit for soccer, blending proven
sports-science with a desire to succeed.
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