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Is there a way to help my under 8's team to pass and mark in a fun amp; enjoyable way?
hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them pass and move and get the player who has the ball support we are playing seven a side at the moment i play 3-2-1
Disciplining for misbehaviour? 8-11 year olds, they dont really get bored because i know that sometimes that can be the cause. How or what can i apply a bit of strictness into the team.
Hi, My team plays in a mini soccer league which is 7v7. Whats the best formation to play in the environment. We have played 2-3-1 all season but i was looking at 3-1-2 this season using the left and right backs as wingers aswell. Any one got any thoughts? Cheers
I am coaching 11 7 to 8 year olds what is the best way to teach them about positioning
My under 16 team just cant seem to get going in the first half but come out strong in the second! I feel this is a bit of a sports psycology issue! I have heard a few of them say." Well, we know what the opposition are like after 40 mins! I need to install belief!
What is the best warm up routine for U9 boys before a game? Thanks Coach Heath
Im about to coach a mixed ability mixed aged group (8-12) for a one week session, can you recommend ay fun drills that will help with confidence, team building and game play?Thanks
How would you encourage your players to start talking to each other during game? This lack of communication at times is a hinderance to their overall play
I have a fantastic group of U12's (9 a side), who I encourage to play with the ball on the floor, quick passing football. We are a very attacking minded team, but that is our weakness - we need to remember that we do not have 8 strikers.Does anybody have any drills or tips for making sure that midfielders remember midfield?
I am coaching two U12 boys groups. They have minimal training in the past, I have worked on dribbling and passing. Just starting 1 v 1s. I am training now in a gym, was wondering if any one had any drills that would work with approx. 15 kids?
Hello all! My kids aged 9 and 7 are very slow when compared to their peers of the same age. They don't seem to fight for the ball and get and watch others play their game. They seem to lack the urgency (heart) needed for the game. (They LOVE football). How can make them move around and react faster. Any help you are able to provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks O
my players bunch round the ball so they have no pass options and at kick off's often go backwards rather than getting the ball forward..can you help
Does anyone have a good man marking drill. My players tend to ball chase and leave their opponent open.
How do you make players play running and faster game without getting tired? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App
Opinions please.After a game do you go into what happened in the game at length / or short and sweet focus on the positive.Personally once the whistle goes they play the game they see and after a game I ask them what was good and not. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App
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