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Sep 2
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How To Master The ONE Thing That Will Ta...

The Soccer Specialist
About this episode

Almost all clubs, coaches and parents ruin their players before they even get started. They do this by focusing on the wrong things early in your soccer development. This means YOU need to take control and do what you need to do away from your team.

Players, the ONE thing that will set you apart from other soccer players, is your ability to control the ball in any situation. It is the KEY to elite level performance!When you've mastered the ability to control the ball under pressure, everything about the game becomes much easier.

If you can beat defenders in 1 v 1 situations, you will break down defenses, wreak havoc on your opponents and be an important part of any soccer team. Let's talk about how to make this happen!

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