United States Soccer Prospects
Where Player Empowerment Begins
Ball Mastery
Take your time to go through these videos as more videos become available throughout the week as we continue to categorize them by level. We have also created a Parent Coach Ball Mastery Guide for parents to follow on most videos.
FOUNDATION TOUCHES
This exercise is intermediate and can be accomplished at all ages. All children learn at different paces, so it is imperative while you work with them that you understand this. Each child's cognitive stage is also different.
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FOUNDATION DRAGS
This exercise is intermediate and can be accomplished by kids four and up. For kids between 3-4, it is suggested your child masters foundation touches first and sole taps before advancing to foundation drags. If you feel you are ready to try this with your child who is between the ages of 3 and 5 you must understand that all children learn at different paces. It is imperative that you understand that while you work with your child at home, you have the utmost patience and understanding that each child's cognitive stage is also different.
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SOLE TAPS
This exercise is intermediate and can be accomplished at all ages. All children learn at different paces, so it is imperative while you work with them that you understand this. Each child's cognitive stage is also different.
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EL NeNe
This exercise is difficult and can be accomplished by kids ages 6 and up. For kids beginning for the first time, it is suggested your child masters foundation touches first and sole taps before advancing to El NeNe. If you feel you are ready to try this with your child who is between the ages of 4 and 5 you must understand that all children learn at different paces. It is imperative that you understand that while you work with your child at home, you have the utmost patience and understanding that each child's cognitive stage is also different.
EL NeNe DANCE
This exercise is difficult and can be accomplished by kids ages 6 and up. For kids beginning for the first time, it is suggested your child masters foundation touches and sole taps first before advancing to the El NeNe Dance. If you feel you are ready to try this with your child who is between the ages of 4 and 5 you must understand that all children learn at different paces. It is imperative that you understand that while you work with your child at home, you have the utmost patience and understanding that each child's cognitive stage is also different.
DROP BALL EXERCISES
These exercises are between Easy and Expert and can be accomplished by kids ages 6 and up. If you feel you are ready to try this with your child who is between the ages of 4 and 5 you must understand that all children learn at different paces. It is imperative that you understand that while you work with your child at home, you have the utmost patience and understanding that each child's cognitive stage is also different.
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