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What Makes a Great First Touch? Slawomir Morawski On the Art & Science of Football Decision Making

What Makes a Great First Touch? Slawomir Morawski On the Art & Science of Football Decision Making

Update: 2025-07-10
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Gary is joined by Analyst at Bolton Wanderers Football Club and coach Slawomir Morawski to discuss the first touch in football. Slawomir argues that first touch is not just a technical action, but instead a cognitive one where decision making dictates so much. He discusses the most effective ways to teach this and also some traditional coaching methods that may be out-dated with this approach.

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What Makes a Great First Touch? Slawomir Morawski On the Art & Science of Football Decision Making

What Makes a Great First Touch? Slawomir Morawski On the Art & Science of Football Decision Making

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