Keeper stands facing the coach at a close distance. The coach has two footballs, one on the floor and one in his hands. He throws the first football in the air for the keeper to jump up for and push back with his fingers like a volleyball player on the net. The moment he lands back on the floor, the coach shoots the other ball to the side and the keeper has to get down fast to save.
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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.
