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| I run an u13's boys team and have 1 lad who has just about all he needs at that age. His left foot is as good as his right, his passing is spot on, he can drop a ball on a sixpence (corners and free kicks excellent), he receives and controls the ball almost perfect, he is pretty much a natrual player, but he has one problem. He shy's away at the last moment from 50/50 challenges and would sooner avoid a tackle, although he does some of the time in training but no where near 100%. I have tried a couple of 1 on 1 drills and get him to only see the ball, but we're not really moving forward. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Supreme Being
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| Although i am sure you have tried similiar things i would start with him literally taking a ball off a cone,advance it to taking the ball of a static person then with the player in possession moving with the ball. Once he is comfortable with that, place a ball between him and another player at an equal distance get them to race to the ball with the other player being more of a decoy than actually challenging properly. Once he is comfortable and sure he has the technique correct then that will instill confidence which in a situation like this is basically what its all about. As a coach all you can do insure his technique is correct and give him as much confidence as possible unfortunately some players are more willing than others because some are naturally more competetive and determined in a tackling situation. Maybe if he is small for his age that could have a bearing on it and as he grows with age his attitude to the physical side of things should hopefully change.
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