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football patches are a new and genuinely effective youth soccer coaching aid.

gold starThese little bits of coloured cloth have encouraged my players to improve and learn new skills. They also reward bravery and good behaviour.

To find out out how patches can make you a more effective and successful soccer coach....click here

Steve Watson, footy4kids

they're a lot more useful than cones!

www.footballpatches.co.uk

 
 

 

 

 

three v one keep away

improves passing, receiving, communication and teamwork

 

football coaching - 3 v 1 keepaway

Three players try to keep the football away from one defender in a clearly defined grid. If an offensive player makes a mistake and loses the ball to the defender or if the ball goes out of the grid, he/she switches roles with the defender.

 

COACHING POINTS

"Get open"--don't stand there and look at the backside of the defender.

"Keep the ball moving"--pass away from the defender.

"Support the pass"--are you in or moving into a position of support.

  

VARIATIONS

Easier (for offensive players)

Make the grid larger.

Require defender to gain possession of the ball.

Add another offensive player (4v1). This variation also focuses more on passing technique than movement off the ball.

Harder

Require one or two touches.

Make the grid smaller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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