It’s always said that the ball moves faster and the best way to break defences down is to move it quickly. You don’t have to look far to see this in action, Pep Guardiola’s teams are a fine example of players constantly moving off the ball to offer numerous passing options. To then make the right decision is crucial, but if done effectively, is a massively dangerous way to move the opposition to create ways to break through the defence.
What’s in the Session?
To coach players to develop and understand how, why and when to combine effectively, in order to maintain possession and move forward.
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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.
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The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
