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ICA Bronze Course

The International Bronze Course
is directed towards coaches who are training youth players ages 5
through 9 years. This is an introductory level course, however it does exceed the requirements
of many national schools and academies introductory
certificates worldwide.  

This online course is FREE
with membership to The ICA.

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  Module 3 - Skill Development

The most important factor in winning games are not tactics or formations, it is the quality of individual "technique". Team tactics are totally dependent upon each player's ability to execute the technical components of those tactics. For tactics to succeed you must have players who can pass the ball diagonally behind a defense, control the ball in tight areas, dribble past an opponent, or win head balls in set-plays. 

Without players who possess good technique, your time invested in team organization and principles of play will be fruitless. With players of high technical ability, the foundation will be strong to apply those techniques in skillful and tactical situations. 

It is of paramount importance that coaches understand how quality technique is developed and implement a coaching regimen to challenge players to a level of technical excellence. "Practice does not make perfect" rather " practice makes permanent."

To teach technique, coaches must be able to break down each component and relay that information to their players. The technique must be isolated and performed until it becomes habit. 

This section covers the skills in Passing, Ball Control, Shooting, Heading, Dribbling and Defending and Goalkeeping. Each skill is explained in detail and features and introductory chapter describing the tactical considerations for the topic you select.


The Skill Development section of the Bronze License covers the following areas:


What you will Learn in Module 3
 
 
 
 Passing
 
  • Introduction chapter to Passing
  • The Push Pass
  • The Low Driven Pass
  • The Bent or Swerved Pass
  • The Chip Pass
  • The Lofted Pass
  • The Volley Pass.
  • The Side Volley Pass
  • The Toe Poke Pass
  • The Heel Pass
  • The Flick Pass
  • The Stab Pass
 Ball Control
 
  • Introduction chapter to Ball Control.
  • Cushion Control using the Feet.
  • Cushion Control using the Thigh.
  • Cushion Control using the Chest.
  • Cushion Control using the Head
  • Wedge Control using the Feet
  • Wedge Control using the Thigh
  • Wedge Control using the Chest
  • Wedge Control using the Head
 Shooting
 
  • Introduction chapter to Shooting
  • Shooting with the inside of the foot
  • The Low Driven Shot
  • The Lofted Shot
  • The Chip Shot
  • The Bent (swerved) Shot
  • The Half Volley Shot
  • The Side Volley Shot
  • The Full Volley Shot
 Heading
 
  • Introduction chapter to Heading.
  • Attacking Heading
  • Defensive Heading
  • Flick -On's
  • Diving Headers
     
 Dribbling
 
  • Introduction chapter to Dribbling
  • The Half Turn
  • The Quarter Turn
  • The Stop and Go
  • The Fake Stop and Go
  • The Beardsley
  • The Chop