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Soccer Awareness training develops SELF THINKING players who are not coach driven; but coach guided, and within this they are allowed to make mistakes without criticism; but rather; encouraged to learn from them.
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Attacking and Defensive Positioning; and Covering for Each Other in Brief
To play such a fluid and imaginative style of play as we do; where players are offered such freedom offensively all over the field; there is always a "weakness" to this we need to address. In this case we look at the defensive consequences for which we need to cover and correct.
Read MoreWayne joined Alistair Bain on his podcast series, Coach Bain Mused. The Coach Bain Mused Podcast series covers all areas related to Football & discusses the complexities of development & how coaching methods can be applied to learning.
In this podcast, Wayne discusses his background, influence, philosophies and thoughts on the game.
Read MoreWe develop play from the back. Work on that initially practicing all ways to get out.
Have opponents only intercepting passes to begin. Then let it go free.
When opponents win it back we work on the defending team condensing and defending correctly.
So certain plays are recognized consciously first of all with particular CUES offering identification of these.
If one or two ways to develop play are done very frequently then it becomes a subconscious decision to move in to position so no decision making required as such.
Read MoreIn this interview, hosted by John Matich, a renown football/soccer coach in San Diego, CA, from The Kicking System , Wayne Harrison, talks about soccer formations & tactics, the modern soccer game and developing his soccer awareness philosophy.
Read MoreHere is the latest video on the 4-2-3-1, which entails a few basic ideas on the formation. In this video you will see the defensive shape to the attacking team shape of this formation. Please feel free to comment and provide feedback.
Read MoreSoccer Awareness developmental training focuses on the concept of the THIRD EYE of Awareness, Imagination and Anticipation in Performance. Soccer Awareness is a highly innovative concept which aims to develop the thinking coach and player. Soccer Awareness focuses on the creation of a player centered environment which encourages autonomy and an ability to make correct decisions within a game specific context.
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This video is an example of a “One Touch Mentality” game situation U14 boys.
