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Phobia of ball

Christopher Salmon

Hi guys. 

looking for some help or advice. One of my players (u9’s) is scared of the ball when kicked in the air and hides from it as they think it is going to hurt them. In some games, they have spent more time hiding and avoiding the ball than actually playing the game. 

has anyone had a similar situation and some ideas on how to deal with it?

thanks. 

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    Hi Christopher

    No I have not had a situation as bad as yours sounds. I think it's quite normal for a child to be aware of something falling and see it as a potential danger though. Have they been hit by a ball or another object? Has someone made them aware of the potential dangers of heading a ball?

    I think chat to their parents and find out more about them. Then say it's fine to feel like that but maybe make a game of how quick can they get involved once the ball is on the floor. Also do some catching games with balloons, or soft toys, bubbles. As long as they don't touch anyone else's hands. As their confidence grows perhaps throw a ball away from them and ask them to go and get it. Bounce a ball and catch it.

    I guess it's all part of being a coach

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    Hi Christopher

    No I have not had a situation as bad as yours sounds. I think it's quite normal for a child to be aware of something falling and see it as a potential danger though. Have they been hit by a ball or another object? Has someone made them aware of the potential dangers of heading a ball?

    I think chat to their parents and find out more about them. Then say it's fine to feel like that but maybe make a game of how quick can they get involved once the ball is on the floor. Also do some catching games with balloons, or soft toys, bubbles. As long as they don't touch anyone else's hands. As their confidence grows perhaps throw a ball away from them and ask them to go and get it. Bounce a ball and catch it.

    I guess it's all part of being a coach

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