Ball Mastery

CNS Ball mastery sessions are designed to enhance player’s technical abilities by focusing on close control, quick footwork, and confidence on the ball. These sessions involve repetitive, high-intensity drills that develop a player’s touch, balance, coordination, and agility.

Key Training Components & Benefits:

1. Close Control & First Touch

• Players learn to manipulate the ball with all surfaces of both feet, improving their ability to receive and control passes under pressure.

• Benefit: Better composure and precision when receiving the ball, reducing the loss of the ball..

2. Dribbling & Footwork

• Fast-paced drills, including cone dribbling, step-overs, and directional changes, help players become more agile and unpredictable in 1v1 situations.

• Benefit: Enhanced ability to beat defenders and retain possession.

3. Ball Manipulation & Quick Transitions

• Exercises such as toe-taps, sole-rolls, and drag-backs improve a player’s ability to change direction quickly.

• Benefit: Increased confidence in tight spaces and quick decision-making.

4. Passing & Receiving

• Short, sharp passing drills emphasise accuracy, weight of pass, and movement after passing.

• Benefit: Improved link-up play and better team coordination.

5. Weak Foot Development

• Players practice dribbling, passing, and shooting with their non-dominant foot to become more well-rounded.

• Benefit: Greater versatility and unpredictability in matches.

6. Speed & Reaction Training

• Quick reaction drills help players improve their ability to adjust to changing game situations.

• Benefit: Faster decision-making and better responsiveness under pressure.

7. Confidence & Creativity

• Players are encouraged to experiment with skills such as feints, flicks, and tricks in a structured environment.

• Benefit: Development of personal style and the ability to express themselves on the pitch.

Why Ball Mastery Matters?

Ball mastery is the foundation of technical excellence in football.. Players develop habits that translate directly into game situations by focusing on individual skills throughout their training sessions, where the risk is minimal but the reward very high. Whether aspiring to play at an elite level or simply improving overall ability, mastering the ball leads to better performance, more enjoyment, and greater success on the pitch.

Monday Timetable:

These sessions are in the top-class facilities at St Joseph’s AFC in Sallynoggin—the home of CNS Coaching.

• Day - Monday

• Time - 4 pm to 5 pm

• Age Groups - U8-U9 / U10-U12