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Why 1v1s matter - and how you train for them

Why 1v1s matter - and how you train for them

Soccer is a team game - but the victors are those who can win their individual battles. Eric Luzzi explains how best to develop your play...
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Warm-Up: Defending in our half

Warm-Up: Defending in our half

A three-part session focusing on defensive principles and developing defensive techniques.
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Do it yourself

Do it yourself

This session helps you coach players to understand that they have to stay close and not let opponents get free or they will give the game...
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Practice: Stop attackers turning

Practice: Stop attackers turning

If you want your defenders to learn to come out on top in a one-on-one situation with an opponent, use this activity to teach them what t...
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Near post winners

Near post winners

A fast and furious game to encourage your attackers to use their speed to beat defenders and take the keeper by surprise.
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2v1/1v1 decisions Rondo

2v1/1v1 decisions Rondo

Attackers must make use of space and make the right decisions to create goals. It’s good for 1v1 and 2v1 situations to give attackers mat...
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Saving through balls

Saving through balls

This session should help your goalkeeper anticipate through balls and cover the attacking player in 1v1s.
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Vital soccer skills – 6 practices for 1v1

Vital soccer skills – 6 practices for 1v1

Being able to deal with a 1v1 is an important part of a player's soccer toolbox.
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Soccer Coach Weekly Issue 249

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Soccer Coach Weekly Issue 249
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  • Taking your team to a tournament
  • Coaching your own children
  • Receiving under pressure
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    A changing picture

    A changing picture

    Players have to adapt to different situations in-game. This quick-paced activity will give them options to consider.
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    Small-sided game: Receive under pressure

    Small-sided game: Receive under pressure

    Three-part session to teach players to deal with collecting passes while a defender closes in.
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    Practice 2: Receive under pressure

    Practice 2: Receive under pressure

    Three-part session helping players to deal with collecting passes while a defender closes in.
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    Practice 1: Receive under pressure

    Practice 1: Receive under pressure

    Three-part session helping players to deal with collecting passes while a defender closes in.
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    6 keys when going on a soccer tour

    6 keys when going on a soccer tour

    After taking a team to the world’s largest youth tournament, Jon Cotterill-Bolsover shares advice on what to consider when travelling with ...
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    How to prepare for a soccer tournament

    How to prepare for a soccer tournament

    From travel and refreshments to the cost and equipment – Dan Cottrell on how to ensure your players are fully prepared for going away to ...
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    5 tips for being an effective mentor

    5 tips for being an effective mentor

    Experienced coach and qualified mentor Adrian Silvester gives his insights on what exactly is involved in the process of developing a ...
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    What are attacking overloads?

    What are attacking overloads?

    How and when do they occur? How can you make the most of them? And how do you coach them?

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    Passing with speed

    Passing with speed

    A simple exercise to encourage young players to work on their possession so they can dictate the play at pace.
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    Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

    Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

    A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...
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    Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

    Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

    A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...
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    Practice 1: Cash in on overloads

    Practice 1: Cash in on overloads

    A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...
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    7 ways to be a good assistant coach

    7 ways to be a good assistant coach

    Coach developer Grant Hathaway on being a reliable, trusted number two.
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    Pass and keep ball

    Pass and keep ball

    Retaining possession and reacting to transitions is vital for midfielders – this helps players create space to attack.
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    Small-sided game: Master the dribble

    Small-sided game: Master the dribble

    A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.
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    Practice 2: Master the dribble

    Practice 2: Master the dribble

    A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.

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