The Keys to Successful Coaching

Attacking (Heading)

  • Direction / Down
  • Meet the Ball at Highest Point
  • One Foot Take Off DEFENDING
  • Goal Side
  • Speed of Approach
  • Angle of Approach
  • See the Ball
  • Prevent forward play
  • Balance
  • Threaten Ball
  • Eye on the Ball

Goalkeeping

  • Eye on the Ball
  • Starting Position
  • Body Behind the Ball
  • Attack the Ball / Stay Big
  • Decision on 1st Touch SUPPORT
  • Angle of Support (front and behind ball)
  • Near, Far and Wide
  • Communication eye-contact
  • Support Man
  • Support the Ball

Receiving The Ball

  • Body Behind the Ball
  • Attacking the Ball
  • 1st Touch (decision)
  • Eye on the Ball
  • Head Up PASSING
  • Accuracy / Eye on Ball
  • Pace / Timing / Weighting
  • Part of Foot and Ball

Dribbling

  • See the Ball
  • See the Player
  • Change of Speed
  • Change of Direction
  • Attack SHOOTING
  • Accuracy Before Power
  • Eye on Ball / Head Steady
  • Part of Foot and Ball

Heading

  • Eyes Open
  • Attack the Ball
  • Part of the Head (defensive)
  • High/Wide
  • Meet the Ball at Highest Point
  • One Foot Take Off