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top half: 3 team possession with players locked with width and height. To score, the ball must be bounced off of a high player (between the goals)
Bottom half:
3 team transition game
score and keep the ball (start from keeper)
Conceding team transitions out and outside in
Outside team are bounce players
Recognise when to use width and when to penetrate centrally
communication
can we manipulate opposition to pull them out of shape
details on pass: weight and choice
in more ways than one
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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.
