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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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Both wing backs attacking. We lose the ball, the most vulnerable place for us is now the wide area. We mark “goal-side” and leave the wide area open. We are exposed with a 1 v 1 wide. Here we show how we can prevent this before it happens.
Read MoreThis presentation on 2 and 3 Player Rotations Creating Space in the Attacking Third is an example session from the New Player Rotations Section in the Soccer Awareness Training Center.
Read MoreWith this overload situation it is a very good opportunity to practice overlaps, 1 – 2’s, diagonal runs in front of the ball and takeovers.
Read MoreHere is an interesting way to work on awareness training and passing, movement off the ball, fitness and looking for the penetrating pass. Add triangular goals to score through, this means the game continues after a goal is scored as the ball must be received and possession maintained by another player on the other side of the triangle to count as a goal. This ensures continuous play.
Read MoreThis is an excerpt from "Important alternative information on how to play the 4-2-3-1." We don’t like to change our team shape and way of playing. Rather; we like to force opponents to change their shape to accommodate us. Sometimes against top opponents who may dominate us it is necessary to do so. Here are some ideas we can use against a 4-3-3 which many teams play now. We wont come up against this too often.
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Read MoreWork on team passing with this long-short video drill from Wayne Harrison and Soccer-Coaches.com.
Read MoreWork on finishing technique from wide strikers with this drill from Soccer Awareness Training Center. You can use this session as young as U8 in my opinion obviously simplifying it for the younger players.
Read MoreThese simple ideas are designed to get (forces) players to look away from the ball but at the same time be able to control and pass the ball accurately when it comes. It can be 1 touch or 2 touches. This prevents them from just being focused on the ball as it is arriving and therefore not being aware of their immediate options.
Read MorePositioning and rotations correctly “off the ball” is vital for team success. Here are Simple 3 Player Rotational Combination Movements that can be taught in training.
Read MoreIn the game players must develop the ability to be calm under pressure, to be confident to receive the ball in tight spaces and to have the confidence of teammates to give the ball to you under pressure.To be good at this takes time and practice and many sessions where constant pressure is applied in the training environment hence why man marking games can be so productive.
Read MoreThe coach serves the ball into the penalty area and both teams compete for the ball and try to score. If the team on defense wins possession, they can go to goal as well. If the goalkeeper makes the save or the ball goes outside the penalty area, the play is done.
Read MorePlaying in 5 Corridors widthwise to help define the positioning of players. Also playing in 3 thirds from goal to goal lengthwise (lets call these ZONES FOR CLARITY). Here we have a good balance with players positioning at angles to each other. Must get the team into 2 thirds only, except for the keeper, both offensively and defensively.
Read MoreHere is a controversial indictment on what is happening in youth soccer today – as a bold act to protect today’s youth soccer players who deserve better player development from coaches.
Read MoreTo increase the players awareness instincts ask them to call the name of the player out who they will be passing to, before they receive the ball. This ensures they look to see who is free before they receive the ball so they know in advance who is free to receive.
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.
