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High-Impact Transitions as the “Hidden Curriculum” in Youth Soccer
Transitions expose the true intelligence of soccer. In the instant possession changes, players must scan, interpret space, and act at speed. Training that embeds high-impact transitions forces perception, decision-making, and physical execution to function together. When coaches deliver concise cues during play, athletes learn to self-adjust in real time. Over time, players stop reacting to the game and begin reading it.

Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D.
Jan 18 min read

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