two green players recieve the ball from the outside of the circle and they both have one touch, one green player will set the other and the other player will pass the ball to someone else on the edge of the circle and repeat the process with two balls so they are always moving and looking where to recieve the next pass from.
- passing
- movement
- communication
- one touch quick play
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.