Defending Long Balls Game
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5 Tips to Improve Match Day Communication In Your Players
“How do I improve the communication in my players?” “I can’t shut my players up away from the pitch, yet they say nothing when they start playing. How do I make them do it?” “What tips have you got to get my players talking more?” It’s a safe assumption to make that most coaches have
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Aerial Control – Chest
Download Here Eyes on the Ball Check for pressure before putting eyes back on the ball to ensure proper timing to control it Body in line with the ball This allows the player to kill the ball dead, or turn their body to take the ball into space Lean back Added cushion for the ball
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Aerial Control – Laces
Download Here Eyes on the Ball Check for pressure before putting eyes back on the ball to ensure proper timing to control it Body in line with the ball This is to be sure of proper balance and control. While a ball can be controlled with a leg stuck out, its a difficult technique to
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U10 Player Development Plan
The U10 Player Development Plan looks at the skills that we should aim for our players to begin developing by the end of their U10 season. Our primary aim at U10 is for players to understand how and when to retain possession through providing correct supporting angles to the player on the ball. Players will
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U8 Player Development Plan
The U8 Player Development Plan looks at the skills that we should aim for our players to begin developing by the end of their U8 season. Our primary aim at U8 is to make sure that players are friends with the ball. We want them to be comfortable having the ball at their feet and
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Aerial Control – Thigh
Download Here Eyes on the Ball Check for pressure before putting eyes back on the ball to ensure proper timing to control it Body in line with the ball This is to be sure of proper balance an control. While a ball can be controlled with a leg stuck out, its a difficult technique to
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Dribbling
Download Here Look forwards and sideways This allows players to see available space, team mates, opponents and goals. Laces and Toes to move the ball forward This allows players to maintain the most natural running motion while dribbling Inside, outside and sole to move ball from side to side Dribbling side to side keeps the
Ball Striking – Inside
Download Here Non-kicking Foot next to the ball Correct placement helps for different styles of ball strike. Next to the ball keeps the ball low. Behind the ball determines loft. Further to the side allows for backspin. Non-kicking foot show be pointing in direction the players wants the ball to go. Strike the correct area
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Ball Striking – Laces
Download Here Non-kicking Foot next to the ball Correct placement helps for different styles of ball strike. Next to the ball keeps the ball low. Behind the ball determines loft. Further to the side allows for backspin. Non-kicking foot show be pointing in direction the players wants the ball to go. Strike the middle of
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Shielding
Download Here 3B’s – Ball Body Bozo Players will remember these 3 words as the roll off the tongue. The idea is to keep these 3 items in that exact order (Bozo being the opponent) to protect the ball effectively Turn facing the ball If opponents are touch tight and the player decides to turn,
2022 Goals: 5 Ways to Develop your Coaching in the New Year
New year, new you. At least that’s what resolutions suggest… The reality is new year, evolved you. This is especially true when it comes to coaching. Think back to first session you ran and compare that to now. I’m willing to say there’s a huge difference. I know there is in my own experience. We
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