Effective attacking and defending depends simultaneously on individual and team actions. These actions consist of  corresponding attacking and defending actions known as the “Principles of Play.” Continue Reading

First, it is important to separate the ideas of “endurance training” and “conditioning“.

Endurance is very important in soccer, but it is just one aspect of successful soccer conditioning. Continue Reading

What should I do during a game when I don’t have the ball? Continue Reading

The Elite Phase: The Full Bloom (U-19)

Development of functional and team play:

Fulfillment of a player’s potential depends on his or her own efforts, the support of teammates and the unselfish guidance of her coach. Continue Reading

The Fervid Phase: The Dedication (U-16)

Development of individual skills – individual, group and team tactics:

This is a critical time in the player’s development. Continue Reading

The Formal Phase: The Commitment (U-14)

Development of individual skills – individual and small group tactics:

Adult standards and formal rules become applicable. Continue Reading

FOUNDATION PHASE: THE ROMANCE (U-12)

Development of individual skills — individual and small group tactics:

The effect of the role model is very important at this stage of development. Continue Reading

I want to be a center forward, but I don’t have a lot of speed.

I have good dribbling and shooting, but when a teammate plays a ball through, I am not quick enough to get there.

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3v3v3 is a small-sided game, that forces players to think about both attacking and defending at the same time. Continue Reading