Filed under: Dave Clarke, Soccer Coaching, Soccer Fitness, Soccer News, Soccer Refereeing, Soccer Skills, Soccer Team Management, Soccer Training | Tags: England, south africa, usa, World Cup
England will take the threat of the USA MNT very seriously, you only have to watch this video to see what the team has accomplished lately.
Me, I just can’t wait for the game. England v USA, bring it on!
Filed under: Dave Clarke, Soccer Coaching, Soccer Fitness, Soccer News, Soccer Skills, Soccer Team Management, Soccer Training | Tags: attacking the goal, brazil, corner, England, goals, long throw in, Michael Owen
When the ball comes into the box attackers and defenders alike must use good technique to either clear the ball or get a shot in on goal.
I have used this match in the clip below between England and Brazil in 2000 to show how attackers use the ball into the box to score goals.
First of all though the ball into the box must be a good one. The reason I have chosen to show this match is because both teams score goals from balls into the box.
The first goal scored by Michael Owen for England is a long throw into the box. Watch how he uses the sole of his foot to roll the ball into a position where he can score. Even though he is off balance he manages to control the ball – the actions of a top striker. The throw is as good as a corner because it is directed right on to a team mates head and flicked into the danger area where the attackers are lurking.
The second goal by Brazil is a lot more simple. A corner onto the attacker’s head at the far post, but again look how well the attacker manages to direct the ball between a ll the players and in to the goal. The actual delivery of the ball in to the box is excellent and the defenders cannot reach it.
Try and show this to your players so they can see how important delivery in to the box is.
Filed under: Dave Clarke, Soccer Coaching, Soccer Skills, Soccer Training | Tags: Chelsea, coaching manual, drills, exercises, gift, michael beale
If you’re for something to buy for Christmas or you just need some coaching manuals there’s a lot out there.
I can personally recommend these three books by my colleague Michael Beale, Chelsea FC Youth Development Officer. I’ve read all his books – they’re a must-have for any budding coach who wants to advance their team.
Coaching defending to young players is difficult, kids are brought up to think that scoring is everything. Perfect Defending is a new coaching manual containing a series of fun drills that focus entirely on defending. The 67 drills and games in Perfect Defending cover the complete range of defending skills and techniques to help your defenders improve in every department.
64 Small-Sided Football Games is a compilation of games tried, tested and proven with both grassroots beginners and top youth players in professional academies. If you are serious about soccer coaching, you need this book in your kit bag.
Football Attack! contains 80 shooting drills that teach an array of skills, techniques and strategies to give your team an edge. They offer a solution for nearly all attacking problems. They mirror game situations, helping your players make the right decisions in matches. The drills train your players in a range of attacking positions. Every drill requires at least 1 shot at goal!
