Players spread out along the length of the court
-Start with initial jogging
-Add high knees, high heels, sideways skipping
Progress to any of the following
-Roll overs (L&R)
-Forward rolls
-Roll over, stop (L&R)
Backward rolls
Forward roll, roll over, stop
Roll over ronaldo.
Technique first, speed second.
Start slow. Build complexity over the weeks.
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.