The 5-Minute Football Coach #58

First-touch finish drill, Advice for parents, Book recommendations

Hi there,

I hope you’re all well!

Here are your 3 coaching tips for this week:

⚽️ Practice of the week

A really nice drill, especially for younger players: 3v3 with first-touch finish, lots of touches of the ball and 1-on-1s.

Harry Cosson @CoachCosson

First touch finishing 3v3. Ideal for 8+ age groups. 🔎: 🗣️ Communication ⚽️ 1v1 behaviour 👌 Quality passing 🧠 Concentration Created with @TacticalPad.

📖 Topic of the week

The start of the new season (hopefully soon!) could be a great time to advise keen parents on how best to support their child’s football. Innerdrive has 8 good tips, well worth sharing:

Also, and more succinctly:

💡 Idea of the week

Last but not least, Michael Beale (Chelsea, Liverpool and Rangers youth/assistant manager) with a few book recommendations. Take your pick!

The Coaches' Voice @CoachesVoice

Michael Beale, what books can you recommend for any aspiring coaches? 📚

Have a great week

Fabrice

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