By David Johnson - Objective This session will focus on the attacking player of a 1v1 dual. The attacking player must be able to control the ball with all surfaces of the foot, understand when and how to shield the ball, and ultimately how to beat the defender. Diagram 1 Set Up Position cones in 3
Continue readingThe summer months are a great time to recharge and take a break from formal training and playing but that doesn't mean that players can't work on improving their individual skills in their own time.
Continue readingIn last week's post I discussed the first few fakes that I teach young players. I thought it would be a good idea to share HOW I teach these fakes to players as young as six and seven.
I set up by arranging a set of cones in the pattern below.
This allows me to see everyone from the front of the group and it gives them the
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