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Playing on a cage football pitch can be an excellent way to develop your soccer skills. This unique format of soccer field is smaller in size than the regular field, with boards enclosing the playing area. At MCG we think there are plenty of benefits to playing on a cage football pitch, and we think that having played on one, you too could be much better players.
The reduced space in a cage football pitch demands more precise ball control and better passing.
With the field shorter and narrower, the opposite teams don’t have as much space to move, a better touch is required of the ball. Pitching into a cage can help you get better at throwing and snapping the ball to your teammates.
Small-sided games encourage players to make good decisions under pressure
Which translates to better decision-making on the field. Soccer is often a fast-paced game, and players must often think on the fly and make fast decisions. When you play on a cage pitch, you can practice making quick decisions under pressure so that you will be able to develop the ability to make better decisions during real matches.
The tempo of cage football develops agility and quick footwork, as this is a vital part of players’ success. It’s a smaller space, so players have to be sharp to chase the game. It helps to develop their agility and speed – two critical qualities for any soccer player who needs to change direction quickly and burst into action.
As such, players will learn to be aware of their environment
Working with less space on the field. “Awareness of where you are on the field and where your teammates and your opponents are makes a big difference in soccer. Cage pitches can aid in enhancing your overall awareness of your surroundings and assist you getting better at spatial awareness which will improve you as a player.
Cage football pitches bring energy and competition to training
As the team fight it out for the right to next play on this popular football training equipment. The confined space and limited time MCG Cage Football offers creates more fun in training sessions. There’s lots of motivation to keep your foot on the gas and to continue getting better.”