Begin with a ball per team, transitioning from one side to the other, the area between blue/white is free zone.
Remove one ball and then play competitive, transitional play, rotation of players is allowed.
Players body position. (side on, see more of the pitch, see other options)
Players Scan. (over the shoulder look for options or potential prevention of playing forward)
Players first touch. (back foot to play forward, front foot if being marker, touch into space, under control to make the next pass/dribble)
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.
