Homare Sawa
Homare Sawa helped Japan win the 2011 Women's World Cup. In the final against the United States she scored in the 117th minute, flicking in a corner, and Japan won on penalties. She was the tournament's best player and its top scorer, with five goals.
First touch
A goal like hers starts with the touch. Wall First Touch sharpens yours.
The coach’s tip
Get in line with the ball and let your foot give a little as it arrives, like catching an egg.
Train it: Wall First Touch
Pass into a wall and kill the returning ball dead with one touch, then play it back with the next.
10 minutes, one player; 1 soccer ball, wall or rebounder.
Set-up, steps and coaching pointsHow we know this is true
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