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im taking a coaching session and cant seem to come up with any decent basic drills for passing and controlling could anyone give me an idea
iam coaching under 16s boys soccer and we keep losing our shape paticulary in mid field and this is where i want to control the game from but there always seem to be no one marking up when there is a quick change of possion
where on the field can I play a slow player
Hi has anyone got a good warm up routine for a under 18 team before a match?
What is the best warm up routine for U9 boys before a game? Thanks Coach Heath
can u suggest warm ups before training and how long between drills thanx
...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.
Hi, can anyone suggest an effective warm up routine / drill for an under 12's side before a match?
I have u13 players that play slightly slower and less aggressive than expected. They can control the ball fine but they lack speed and normal soccer aggression during games. How can I help improve speed and aggression? Are there drills that are geared towards these two areas that need improvement? Thanks,
I coach under 7s and i was wondering if anyone has any warm up drills to do at the start of training since i feel that we do almost the same every week and want to try something new has anyone any ideas
What do you think is more important the build up or wind down from a game?
My Under 9 team keeps starting games slowly. Normally by half time they are just getting switched on and playing like they can. What's a good pre-match warm up to get them switched on and ready to go right from kick off?
My kids have lost a bit of their confidence after some heavy defeats Asked using Sportplan Mobile App
How to you use the existing drills on this website to create a practice plan
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IS THERE ANY SESSIONS THAT CAN IMPROVE STRIKERS AND DEFENDERS IN 1V1 SITUATIONS FROM CROSSES AND FROM STRAIGHT ON
Hi, can anyone suggest an effective warm up routine / drill for an under 12's side before a match?
iam coaching under 16s boys soccer and we keep losing our shape paticulary in mid field and this is where i want to control the game from but there always seem to be no one marking up when there is a quick change of possion
Hello all! My kids aged 9 and 7 are very slow when compared to their peers of the same age. They don't seem to fight for the ball and get and watch others play their game. They seem to lack the urgency (heart) needed for the game. (They LOVE football). How can make them move around and react faster. Any help you are able to provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks O
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