As a coach, I get the occasional question... Why is my child not able to gain possession of a 50/50 ball? Although there isn't a blanket answer since every situation will bring its own unique set of challenges and circumstances, as a general statement, this may help your athlete gain confidence and prep them for success in winning 50/50 balls in a game.
Every 50/50 ball winner possesses certain characteristics in soccer. Technique is also a big contributor to winning the ball and being more successful in their attempts. Below is a snippet of an article published in a coaching journal and I wanted to pass this along to those whose player may be experiencing this in the game.
Good luck and hope this provides some insight to you and your athlete!
Coach Rob
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