Coach in goal
Teams set up at instersection of goal box and baseline
Cones at midfield
coach yell "go" when appropriate kick ball into field
First to ball is offense and tries to score
Vary ball on ground and in air
ball to one side or other to offset faster players
Delay or early ball to middle for first touch
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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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.
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.
