Team chemistry is a key component to a team’s success on the field. If you watch professional soccer ⚽teams, the best teams have chemistry. You can see them communicating with each other during games, both on and off the field.
Chemistry helps teams develop seamless communication and by communication, we mean more than just words. 😃The ability to read and know what your teammate is going to do before they make the play is essential to on-field success.
Today’s newsletter is brought to you by Blayze soccer coach Zoe Morse. She will give you tips on how to develop chemistry with your teammates on the field.
1 – Communicate 🗣️
The best way to develop chemistry on the field with your teammates is to communicate with them. Once a play is over, ask them what they think they could have done better. Or what they saw happening. This will help you understand how they think of the field and help you anticipate their decisions. You can also ask them what they would like more or less of from you.
2 – Don’t Be Selfish 🤔
Many players care more about themselves than the team. When they act this way, they play individually instead of as a team. They may dribble instead of passing or stop making runs when they need to open up to create space. Do not play like this! Play unselfishly and support your team.
Give 100% every time you play and make the smart play rather than showing off. Your teammates will respect your effort, and this will help to grow team chemistry.
3 – Chemistry Off the Field 👍
When you are friends off the field, you help to foster more chemistry on the field. Talk to your teammates during your breaks, go play pickup games together, and have team meals together when traveling.
4 – Positive Feedback🙌
Give your teammates positive feedback while playing. Let them know what they are doing well. If they make an error, tell them to shake it off and keep playing hard.
Don’t bring negativity. Yelling at your teammates or being too critical will only make them angry at themselves and you. This will also most likely lead to more errors.
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