At our first practice we worked on basic dribbling and shooting. This was so I can get an impression of where each player is individually. Needless to say I am very impressed. I think that I only have 2 of 14 players who do not have any prior soccer experience.
The second half of practice I introduced the team to the Touch and Hop also known as The Matthews. To perform the Matthews you stand with the ball between your toes feet about twelve inches apart. Touch the ball 6 inches with the inside of one foot (Just a little touch!). Hop away about 12-14 inches sideways from the ball with the other foot (Big hop!). Turn your chest and shoulders a little away from the ball before to enhance the fake before playing the ball away at a 45 degree angle in the opposite direction to the fake with the outside of the original ball playing foot. Explode for 5 yards to finish.
See this move in action:
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