There are many ways to control a ball and instilling a range of techniques will create an extra dimension to your team.
The modern game see’s a variety of passes and ways to control the ball. Sometimes, the control actually eliminated defenders and can open up new attacks. This session delves into the many ways to control the ball and how you can gain an advantage through the simplest of touches.
Build your players skill base, beginning with unopposed drills, building up to opposed practices where they can begin to recognise how their first touch can define an attack or immediately break one down.
Keep control of the game and build your attacks based on the basics!
in more ways than one
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Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
A player's first touch determines everything that follows: whether they can play forward, turn, or simply retain the ball. This article explores why training first touch in isolation is not enough, and how to design sessions that develop this critical skill under realistic game pressure.
The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
