First Goal Wins
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A Football Report: Just how important is mastering the art of the first touch? →

While I’ll always be happy watching Steven Gerrard’s screamers from 35-yards out, the truth is that a world-class player is defined by his (or her) touch and composure on the ball. If you don’t understand where I’m coming from, just watch the beautiful video embedded above….

— 2 years ago with 23 notes
  1. moknine answered: ad-u.com/؟r=abde…
  2. onehellofadiet reblogged this from afootballreport
  3. amemoryaweek answered: a great first touch is always essential. (:
  4. cuore-forte reblogged this from afootballreport
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  6. hodgepodgelodge answered: It is the most important thing. A good first touch allows you to become good at so much more. The key to a good first touch: keepie-uppies.
  7. firstgoalwins reblogged this from afootballreport
  8. dominicvieira answered: first touch is crucial. compusre and balance are vital. as well as inteligence and awareness, for the ball, the opposition and team mates
  9. vetriciawizach answered: vission, balls (mental strenght), technical skills, physical strength. I don’t think one is more important than the other
  10. cuore-forte answered: Awareness.of the situation n players around him.so that even before he receives the ball,he already knows what to do with it when he gets it
  11. escucharemos answered: I’m a complete first touch advocate. It is invaluable. By the way, that video you found is great.
  12. thisisasandbox answered: Personally, I think THAT Dennis Bergkamp goal is just as impressive as that Seedorf smash or Ronaldinho’s bicycle kick.
  13. julielineberry answered: A player that can master the skill of their first touch no matter how the ball arrives is golden in my book.
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  15. seananigans answered: First touch is everything!
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