The 5-Minute Football Coach #104
Two-touch battle, A session on defending, Coaching defensive principles
Hi there,
I hope you’re well! Here are your 3 coaching tips for this week:
⚽️ Warmup of the week
First, a ‘2 touch battle’ for a fun, competitive warmup. For younger players, make it collaborative first?
2 Touch Battle from @coachdogge ⚽️
• Fantastic technical warm up.
• Positive and precise first touches.
• Fun, competitive and engaging.
• Ball control with different parts of the foot.
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🥅 Session of the week
Next, a complete session plan from the Touchtight Coach on defending, in 3 parts (click on the text, not the picture, below)
🔥⚽️ Tuesday's 3 Part, 60-90 Minute Defending Session (82)
- Minimum 14 Players
- Appropriate Age 11-16
- Dribbling | Rondo | Attack v Defence
- Download Member Session Plan bit.ly/2YiSdFk
💡 Topic of the week
Lastly, a great example of how to coach defending principles to young players, including the first defender, covering, balance
I hope you enjoyed this. Until next time!
Fabrice
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