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You may have been told by a soccer coach that you need to “work on your first touch,” or maybe that you “have a good first touch.” But what exactly does this mean?

And how can you improve your first touch, or keep it sharp?

Your first touch is your ability to bring the ball under control, no matter how it comes to you. Why is this important?

A great first touch allows you to:

• Keep the ball close so that it’s protected from the opposition.
• Bring the ball under your control quickly and efficiently so you have more time before you’re under pressure.
• Move in the direction you want to go to take advantage of where the space is.
• Focus your attention on what to do next, rather than thinking about how to handle the ball.

To have a good first touch, you’ll need to be able to receive the ball well whether it’s on the ground, in the air, or somewhere in between (bouncing).

You’ll want to be able to use various surfaces of both feet, thighs, your c

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