

A True Game Changer: The First Touch
In a 90 minute game, how long does the average player have the ball at their feet? A. 11 minutes B. 3 minutes C. 1 minute D. 7 minutes Believe it or not, the average player has individual possession of the ball for around 90 seconds…on a good day. A study in the Journal of Sports Sciences compiled various player statistics from professional and youth leagues. They found that on average: [if !supportLists]· [endif]Players had 47 possessions per 90 minute match. [if !supportLis