In this activity, there will be a 8 v 8 inside the 18-yard box, with a football on a cone at each end. The aim is to knock the ball off the oppositions cone using an accurate pass, which will earn your team 1 point. If the are finding this too easy I will limit them to 2 touches, which would ensure the ball is being moved quickly.
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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.
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The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
