Last week AC Milan's Ronaldhinho demonstrated how the ability to control even the most challenging of balls can help give your side the advantage - After skilfully plucking the high ball out of the air he used the time he had gained to dribble round his man and pick out a pass which lead to an attacking opportunity
Designed for all ages and abilities, this session can easily be adapted to suit your players' skill level - with younger players reduce the size of the grids and with more able players why not challenge them to play pin-point passes across long distances!
Work on their touch and give them more time on the ball!
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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