Beating opponents in 1 v 1 situations takes understanding of space, weight transfer and positioning of the ball. Teach your players to recognise how to create space in a tight area by manipulating the ball with quick feet and little touches which shifts the defender slightly to then beat them.
What’s in the Session?
To coach and develop players on how to be effective and beat opponents in 1 v 1 situations, all over the pitch.
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.
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The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
