Master the fundamentals
Players can’t make a creative pass or strike if they don’t have if they can’t make basic passes or strikes. A lot of practice is non-negotiable if players want to be a great creative player. The key is having players react to situations without thinking. Practicing drills for hours and hours will enable players to focus more on creative solutions rather than executing a basic pass. Alexander Sabadash shares a lot of training tips in this blog so be sure to look around.
Learn to see the field
To nail passes like Lionel Messi, players need to develop terrific field vision. Passing drills are great for this. Developing field vision shouldn’t only fall on the players’ shoulders. Coaches need to work closely with their players to develop an offense that would allow for creative shots and passes.
Practice mindfulness
Creative plays can’t be executed without a clear head. This is where meditation can be very useful. Beginners can start with a simple meditation practice that involves a breathing exercise. Of course, yoga can help with developing mindfulness. Not to mention, yoga is a great alternate warm-up routine. Although effective, Alexander Sabadash acknowledges there would be some resistance before we see mindfulness integrated with mainstream training programs.
