Coaching Points

SoccerSpecific

Parrying:

  • use finger tips on softer shots 
  • use heal of the hand on harder shots 
  • on low shots parry wide and around the post 
  • on high shots parry wide or over goal 
  • EARLY decision to parry or catch 
  • weather conditions play a factor

Boxing:

  • use when under pressure or heavy contact 
  • in a recovery effort 
  • make a statement 
  • arms close to body, load the spring 
  • spring thru the ball 
  • keep wrists firm and rigid 
  • don’t tuck your thumbs in 
  • box thru the low center of the ball 
  • height, distance, width, and accuracy