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How football players communicate and exchange skills

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Football itself is actually a language, and people from different countries can come together through the terms of football itself, including gestures, eye contact, etc., to achieve tacit understanding. Of course, language is very important, but it cannot be said that language barriers prevent playing football together. My personal opinion is for reference
If you have ever heard the live soundtrack of a Premier League match, you will find those old guys on the field shouting loudly one by one. The roar is so intense that it's not an exaggeration to turn off the screen and say they're watching a fighting game.
Football is a team sport, and collaboration among multiple people inevitably involves communication. The efficiency of communication determines the speed of thinking for the entire team, and also determines whether the team is advancing as quickly as the wind, or if it is outdated.

This article will share some communication skills on the court, hoping to be helpful to you.


How football players communicate and exchange skills

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Why do we have to open our mouths for communication?

Every year when new students join the team and play for the first time, I will focus on asking them to open their mouths and communicate to strengthen this habit.
Why? Because on the field, everyone's information is local.
What does it mean? Everyone has this experience that in various football games, from the perspective of God, we can make various reasonable passing choices, but when we really go to the field, we often make mistakes in passing back or cannot find the passing partner.
In other words, you can only see a small part of the stadium. So you need to exchange information.


How football players communicate and exchange skills

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Give a typical example:

As a midfielder myself, I receive passes from defenders. At the moment of receiving the ball, I can only see the situation of my own half. If the defender who passes the ball to me can raise their hand and help me point to a possible passing direction, I can quickly release the ball in that direction after turning around;
If my teammates don't communicate, then I have to turn around and observe on my own, which may lead to losing possession of the ball in the midfield due to hesitation in playing.
The difference is that the former has teammates providing me with additional information, filling in my perception of the situation behind me and accelerating my decision-making process.


How football players communicate and exchange skills

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So how to communicate efficiently?

On the court, common communication methods include the following:
"Hey!" - Remind my teammates that there is a gap here
"Hey!" - Remind teammates that there is someone pressing behind them
"Hey!" - Remind teammates to dribble less and not get caught
"Hey!" - Remind teammates to keep an eye on opponents who hit at high speeds in a timely manner

(That's right, "Hey" is so versatile)

In addition to the simplest form of verbal communication, body language is also a very important part that can often have miraculous effects. For example, you need to quietly walk around the back. Here are some common practices to share:
Raise your hand and wave it when you want the ball
The advantage of doing this is that it can make you very prominent in the crowd, and you will be seen quickly in the midfield.
As a midfielder, I have a lot of say in this matter. Midfielders face intense pressure and have a strong desire to hand over the ball as soon as possible to avoid being scolded for losing the ball. But while we control the ball to avoid pressure, we also have to find the position of the forward to pass the ball amidst the crowd. It's really not an easy task.
If a forward player can raise their hand high and wave it twice every time they ask, you will become the most beautiful person in our eyes. At the end of a game, your possession of the ball will exceed your imagination.
However, it should be noted that this method is generally only suitable for catching the ball in a safe and open area.


How football players communicate and exchange skills

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2. Point out the direction of the ball you want

The benefit of doing this is to clarify whether you want to be ahead of time or not, and which side of the lead you want.
In the midfield view, standing in place with hands spread out and pointing towards the feet is asking for the ball to be kicked;
And if you run and point towards the ground, you are rolling and stuffing the ball in a crucial position;
If you raise your hand high while running into the penalty area, it may pass over your head;
If you are standing in place but pointing to an open space on one side, it is giving a space for advance measurement;
Of course, you can also wave your hand directly to indicate that your position is not good, so you won't take the risk of giving the ball to you.
With such exquisite communication, your midfield teammates understand you like your brothers in the upper and lower bunks.


How football players communicate and exchange skills


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3. Help teammates point out the direction of the ball

The benefit of doing this is to help the ball holder think.
During the process of holding the ball, especially for midfielders, a lot of attention in their minds is focused on the ball and the defensive players in front of them, making it really difficult to pay attention to the situation around them in a timely manner.

Many times, we complain that our teammates only dribble with their heads down, but the fact is that they may have wanted to pass the ball quickly for a long time, but they suffer from not seeing their teammates and are afraid of making mistakes. If we could observe a reliable direction of the ball for him when we see him struggling, it would definitely be a big help. This is ten thousand times more effective than shouting loudly.


How football players communicate and exchange skills




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