The second activity for the students consists of basic ball control and dribbling. The students are required to zig zag through the markers and then return to the back of the line. Ensure students know that they are not to touch the markers themselves or with the ball. Once the students build their confidence with dribbling, they may start speeding up their dribbling runs. This activity allows the coach to get a basic understanding of the students capabilities to control and dribble a Soccer ball
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
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.
