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The following skills are the basic foundation of ball mastery. Parents are encouraged to spend time with their children for them to learn how to manipulate the ball with their feet.

1. Create a safe environment for your child. If playing on wooden or linoleum surfaces, do not allow your child to wear socks as it may be slippery
2. Use a small ball for your child, preferably size 2.
3. Learn one skill at a time. Do 1 skill for at least 5 to 15 minutes everyday for 7 days for 4 to 5 days a week for 1 month or until the child has mastered the skill. Then move to the next skill.
4. Do not pressure the child into learning the skill. Make it as fun and enjoyable for the child and celebrate his or her progress. Not all children develop at the same time. Be patient and allow your child to learn and play naturally.
5. Have a meaningful bonding time with your child.
6. Document your child’s progress and if you’d like, you can share videos in the Football Starts at Home learning group for comments and feedback.
7. To join the learning group, click here.