AJAX - Technical development


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The Ajax name is synonymous with youth player development. Some of the biggest names in soccer history came came through the Ajax youth development system, notably Johan Cruyff, Marco Van Basten and Dennis Bergkamp to name but a few.

Now you can enjoy over 40 videos reflecting the youth development philosophy of this great club.
The technical content has been organized in 7 different categories:

1. Skills - ball control
2. Passing
3. Turning
4. Crossing and finishing
5. Shooting
6. Heading
7. Goalkeeping
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Skills
This is a selection of 10 dribbling skills and turns to improve technical ability with the ball. The objective is to reinforce the confidence of young players and make them feel comfortable in possession of the ball.
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Passing
At Ajax, passing is an important technical element when developing young players. In this section there is a selection of 10 videos highlighting the quality and accuracy for passing and receiving the ball.
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Turning
For young players, to change direction and move away from pressure is a key technical component in the Ajax skills development philosophy. In this section Ajax show a selection of 7 videos highlighting the main aspects of this topic.
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Crossing and finishing
The ability to cross the ball is important to generate goal scoring opportunities. In this section Ajax coaches provide dynamic exercises to deliver the ball from wide areas into dangerous areas close to the goal.
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Shooting
In this section there is a selection of shooting exercises consistent with the Ajax philosophy. Players receive the ball from a variety of angles and shoot on goal from various distances.
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Heading
Basic heading technique is essential to develop aerial control of the ball. These videos will help build confidence for young players when heading the ball, showing good technique for power and accuracy.
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Goalkeeping
In this selection of videos, Ajax coaches focus on shot stopping, diving techniques and solving 1v1 situations against opposing forwards.
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