Mike Saif, Author at WORLD CLASS COACHING Training Center

0 Attacking through Midfield

By Philip Connolly Objective: To work on players ability to play through midfield in order to attack. Practice 1: 4 v 4 + 4 Practice focusing on players retaining possession was playing in a shape representing the 1-3-4-1 formation in the 9 v 9 game. Try to use the two CM (white) players as often as

0 Jump Over Activity

By Keith Scarlett This activity works on technique and communication. Set-up: A 10 yard x 10 yard grid. Each corner has a player with a ball. There is one player in the center of the grid down on their hands and knees. The player working is also in the center of the grid. The player

0 CNS Plus Linear Speed Activation

By Anthony Hazelwood The following activity has individual players working on their CNS and linear speed activations. This activity may be used after a warmup and before the start of a session to get players ready for what’s coming ahead. When preparing the activity, if needed, concentration and difficulty levels may be increased by having

0 2v1 Striker Madness

By Matthew Carroll Description: The 2 v 1 Striker Madness game is meant to simulate as many situations a striker may see in the box, with pressure, as possible. The idea is that although it is a team game that implements passing, defending, and movement on and off the ball, the focus stays on the

1 How to Beat a Team That Parks the Bus

By Keith Scarlett Question - How do I beat a team that "parks the bus"? I have a state high school tournament this weekend and the first two teams that we will face have a tendency to defend with 8 or 10 players. Thank you for your help. The aim must be in one

0 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART ONE Introduction Defending Roles and Responsibilities Create Skilled Defensive Players Create Effective Group and Team Defense PART TWO 1v1 Exercises PART THREE 2v2 Exercises 2v2+1 Exercises PART FOUR 3v3 Exercises 4v4 Exercises Introduction - Defensive Principles of Play Soccer

0 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART TWO 1v1 Exercises 1 v 1 Exercises Exercise 1 - 1 v 1: on the ball, recover or retreat Set-up and Sequence: 3 players (2 forwards and 1 defender) and the coach are placed inside a rectangular space,

0 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART THREE 2v2 Exercises 2v2+1 Exercises 2 v 2 Exercises Exercise 26 - 2 v 2: mark the man on or track the opponent (1) Set-up and Sequence: a rectangular space is divided into 2 areas as in the

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0 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING 40 Individual Defending and Small Group Exercises By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART FOUR 3v3 Exercises 4v4 Exercises 3 v 3 Exercises Exercise 33 - 3 v 3: prevent the opponents from playing behind the defense line (1) Set-up and Sequence: a 3 v 3 possession duel is played inside a rectangular

0 Overlap Defenders in Attack

By Mike Smith This weekend I had the great pleasure of coaching a team of 5th graders, most of whom were playing their fifth and sixth soccer games ever. They are working hard and want to improve and are very disciplined in their efforts. So disciplined in fact I had several players open with the ball

0 The Importance of Winning the Cross

By Mike Smith - Many players and coaches think the idea of winning a ball only means coming away clean with it, and in most respects I would agree. For keepers however, the idea of winning the ball is different and this difference is especially important when facing crosses. Denying shots is a win for

3 Break Out 1v1 Exercise

By Sean Reed - Objective This session focuses on players breaking out to create a 1v1 opportunity with the Goalkeeper. Developing from an unopposed practice, to a possession and then into a 1v1 with a recovering defender. Set Up – 1st Part This session takes place in the middle of the pitch in around the

0 Switching the point of Attack to Exploit Space

By Philip Connolly Objective: The objective of the following training session is to work the players to be aware of and have the ability to switch the point of attack in order to exploit space or overload situations. Practice 1: Practice designed to force the players into switching the point of attack. Two teams of six

0 Through Ball Activity

By Keith Scarlett This activity works on technique, communication and opening up the player’s body. Set-up: A 13 yard x 5 yard grid with a 3x5 yard section in the middle. Each 5x5 square has a defender in it and the center rectangle has the player doing the work. Each corner on the outside of

0 Pre-Match Nutrition for the young player

By Adrian Hampshire Question - I'm interested in nutrition for soccer players. What are the recommendations to eat before a game and the timing to eat before and after? Also, what are the eating recommendations when playing a tournament, let's say three games in three days? Thanks. Good nutrition can have a major impact on

0 Breakout to Attack Rondo

By Matthew Carroll Description: The Breakout Rondo activity is a warm-up drill in which players focus on that moment of transition from a defensive posture to an offensive one. The speed of transition forces players to remain focused at all times and find/defend passing lanes in tight space. Setup: Players form a rondo circle (5-8

0 2v2 + Outside Target Players + Gk’s

By Anthony Hazelwood The following activity has individual players working on their soccer specific muscle strength. A two vs. two player session with two GK’s and sideline targets is played in a 28yd. x 23yd. area. One target player is placed for each team on the sidelines and is restricted to one touch play. This

4 Creating Chaos - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING Creating Chaos By Matt Carroll Table of Contents PART ONE Introduction Chaos Practice Elements Chaos Rondos PART TWO Chaos to Recreate Shooting Scenarios PART THREE Chaos to Build the Press/Break the Press/Transition PART FOUR Chaos to Create Mental Awareness Conclusion Introduction Soccer is a sport that is dependent on such minute variables

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0 Creating Chaos - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING Creating Chaos By Matt Carroll Table of Contents PART TWO Chaos to Recreate Shooting Scenarios Chaos to Recreate Shooting Scenarios No players will experience the exact same shot twice in their lives. The position the shot takes place may be the same, maybe even the goalie, but the weather, placement of

0 Creating Chaos - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING Creating Chaos By Matt Carroll Table of Contents PART THREE Chaos to Build the Press/Break the Press/Transition Chaos to Teach the Press/Beat the Press/Transition The moment of transition is the single most chaotic moment in the game. Teams are forced to make a series of incredibly important calculations with all 10

0 Creating Chaos - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING Creating Chaos By Matt Carroll Table of Contents PART FOUR Chaos to Create Mental Awareness Conclusion Chaos to Create Mental Awareness The key to thriving in a chaotic game is to be able to recognize the various stimuli being presented and make the most effective decision possible. While it is easier for

0 Long Passes to Beat High Pressure

By Mike Smith Have you ever noticed how most collegiate and professional squads back off on each other when an attack stalls and the opposing team decides to play out from the back? Compare this to youth soccer and it seems there is constant pressure at every position. I know there is a focus in youth

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