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Player Tips
Goalkeepers

Karina Leblanc



Step into the ball when fielding it.

Keep head steady, eyes on ball and hands low.


Craig Forrest



Narrow the angle of attack using controlled footwork.

If you can get to the shot on net, advance quickly and smother the ball.

Defenders

Sharolta Nonen



Be patient, only challenge when the ball leaves the foot of the attacker and comes within tackling range (1–2 metres).


Jason deVos



Focus on the ball, not the attacker.

Keep between the ball and the goal.

Midfielders

Amy Walsh



Control the ball with either the sole, inside or outside of the foot.

“Dance” on feet so as to be balanced and ready to receive the ball.


Paul Stalteri



Change direction and speed to go past a defender.

Kick ball with laces of shoe.

Strikers

Charmaine Hooper



Always strike the centre of the ball.

Accuracy before power.


Dwayne de Rosario



Aim low to side of goalkeeper.

Shoot on goal at every opportunity.

Future Stars

Kara Lang



Passes should be accurate and well placed.

When passing, place support leg beside ball, with the foot pointed in the direction of the pass.


Terry Dunfield



Move to meet the ball.

Shoot on the goal at every opportunity.

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