one player in the middle working (green players on the side having the ball each)
1st right and left foot passes (after 10 passese move to the other side)
2nd ball on the hand inside volleys in the air
3rd one footed passes (straight pass back and opening out)
4th chest control and half volley
5th chest and header
1 minute each
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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.