1. Principle preparation (3min)
Principle
1. Principle:
2. Principle:
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name:
Rules:
Groups:
Coaches roles
Coach in charge:
Assistant coaches:
Area
Size:
Shape:
Location:
Physical
Sets: 2 x 1min / 30s
2. Mobility (2min)
1. Calfs hands and feet on ground
2. Swinger locked knee
3. Back swinger knee bend
4. Side swinger with partner
5. Shim on knee bend forward
6. Groin on the knees
3. Principle preparation (3min)
Principle
1. Principle:
2. Principle:
3. Principe:
Exercise
Name:
Rules:
Groups:
Coaches roles
Coach in charge:
Assistant coaches:
Area
Size:
Shape:
Location:
Physical
Sets: 2 x 1min / 30s
4. Acceleration (4min)
Wallruns
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 4 x 20s
Get ups / Falling start
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 2-4 actions
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.