Step One: Position the body behind the flight of the ball as early as possible. This will lead to good composure
and balance for receiving the ball instead of reaching out and being caught off balance. Remember to keep the
head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball. Decide by the flight of the ball which surface of the foot is to be
used in the wedge control (inside or outside of the foot).
Step Two: The ankle of the controlling foot should be firm and not relaxed. Offer the controlling surface of the foot
to the ball. Immediately on impact, redirect the ball away from the body and into available space. Do not withdraw the ball into the body. The ball should be redirected, not cushioned.
Step Three: As the player is redirecting the ball on impact, the head and upper body should be over the ball. |
