154 Michel Hordikjk Ex Ajax Academy: What does a quality ball mastery look like?

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What does a good ball mastery session look like?

If you only have your players for one hour a week, what's the most effective way to develop them?

Michel Hordijk, formerly of the Ajax Academy, joins Saul to talk about ball mastery: what it actually is, how to do it properly, and how to make it count when time is short. They also challenge some of the biggest misconceptions around this work, including the argument that ball mastery has no context.

We get into:

What ball mastery really is, and what it isn't How to deliver it properly The common misconceptions, including whether it has context How to link ball mastery to the game Getting the most from one hour a week with your players

Whether you coach grassroots, run 1-2-1 sessions, or work in an academy, this one is not to be missed.

Master the ball. Master the game.