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Scoring Goals from High Pressure Defending - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING Scoring Goals from High Pressure Defending By Luca Bertolini TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three COUNTER ATTACKS COUNTER ATTACKS Looking at Klopp's history as manager, “no playmaker in the world can be as good as a good counter-pressing situation;” this means that a side to side pass move often requires slow build up play,

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Scoring Goals from High Pressure Defending - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING Scoring Goals from High Pressure Defending By Luca Bertolini TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Four EXERCISE - 6V4 + GK SSG EXERCISE - 4V2 + GK SSG Exercise 5: 6 v 4 with goalkeepers SSG Set-up: 44x32 yards pitch, 10 players, 2 goalkeepers, 2 goals, two colors bibs, cones and balls. Two teams are placed

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Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino By James Lambert TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One INTRODUCTION FORMATIONS BALL POSSESSION BALL POSSESSION TO BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION Part Two BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION TO BALL POSSESSION Part Three FINISHING ACTIONS TRAINING SESSION INTRODUCTION Mauricio Pochettino is an excellent tactical coach who has adapted to English football

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Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino By James Lambert TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Two BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION TO BALL POSSESSION Chapter 4 - BALL POSSESSION OPPOSITION Defending the longer ball is an important area, the EPL is an high tempo league that varies in methods of attack. Without organized shape, a simple

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Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Mauricio Pochettino By James Lambert TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three FINISHING ACTIONS TRAINING SESSIONS Chapter 6 – FINISHING ACTIONS How Tottenham score goals, who are their main providers? All Competitions 21st February 2017. Kane clearly finishes many actions the team creates, Eriksen is consistent in creating and finishing. Son and Alli

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Complete Guide to Passing and Possession - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Passing and Possession By Jebreel Bubtana TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL WARM-UPS Part Two NON DIRECTIONAL POSSESSION EXERCISES Part Three DIRECTIONAL POSSESSION EXERCISES INTRODUCTION This is a collection of exercises that coaches can use to train players in any age group regardless of ability level. The exercises are

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Complete Guide to Passing and Possession - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Passing and Possession By Jebreel Bubtana TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Two NON DIRECTIONAL POSSESSION EXERCISES NON-DIRECTIONAL POSSESSION EXERCISES 4v2 Rondo Rondos have become increasingly popular in recent years with it being a big part of the training that some of the top clubs in the world use such as Barcelona.

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Complete Guide to Passing and Possession - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Passing and Possession By Jebreel Bubtana TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three DIRECTIONAL POSSESSION EXERCISES Directional Possession Exercises 2v2 with Outside Neutrals This exercise is a good progression for the “Passing technical warm up” exercise earlier, adding pressure and direction to the exercise. It is 2v2 in the middle of the

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Complete Guide to Zonal Defending - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Zonal Defending By Stefano Santona   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-5-1 ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-2-3-1 CONCLUSION   4-5-1 ZONAL DEFENDING EXERCISES 4-5-1 VS 4-4-2 VERTICAL LANES (2 SPACES) Area Size: Different geometric sizes depending on age and technical quality of the players. If

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Complete Guide to Zonal Defending - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Zonal Defending By Stefano Santona   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Two ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-4-2 ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-3-3 4-4-2 ZONAL DEFENDING EXERCISES 4-4-2 VS 4-4-2 HORIZONTAL LANES Area Size: Different geometric sizes depending on age and technical quality of the players. If it is possible

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Complete Guide to Zonal Defending - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING The Complete Guide to Zonal Defending By Stefano Santona   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One INTRODUCTION ZONAL DEFENDING EXERCISES WITHOUT A BALL ZONAL DEFENDING EXERCISES WITH A BALL Part Two ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-4-2 ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-3-3 Part Three ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-5-1 ZONAL DEFENDING IN THE 4-2-3-1 CONCLUSION

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Soccer Intelligence - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING Soccer Intelligence By Jason Carney   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One INTRODUCTION A COACH'S VISION FOR PLAYERS Part Two TECHNICAL PRACTICE - PASSING AND BALL CONTROL Part Three TECHNICAL PRACTICE - RUNNING WITH THE BALL Part Four TACTICAL SMALL-SIDED GAMES Part Five PLANNING A TRAINING SESSION Part Six TRAINING SESSIONS INTRODUCTION The development of game

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Soccer Intelligence - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING Soccer Intelligence By Jason Carney   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Two TECHNICAL PRACTICE - PASSING AND BALL CONTROL Technical practice sessions - The foundation Passing and ball control Q. Is passing a part of tactical training? A. Yes. The tactical purpose of passing is to keep possession. Passing should be used more than

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Soccer Intelligence - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING Soccer Intelligence By Jason Carney   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Three TECHNICAL PRACTICE - RUNNING WITH THE BALL Technical practice sessions Shooting, running with the ball and dribbling Every player, whether it be a defender, midfielder or forward loves to shoot at goal. We need full focus from coaches and players when running

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Soccer Intelligence - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING Soccer Intelligence By Jason Carney   TABLE OF CONTENTS Part Four TACTICAL SMALL-SIDED GAMES   Tactical small sided games (Game related practices) Allow the players to learn through playing The priorities for youth today have changed and it is virtually impossible to get back to “the good old days” of street soccer. The

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