By Tom Turner Shooting Does the player shoot, when possible? A player’s first thought in possession should always be “Can I score a goal from here?” Goals in practice should be wide and high enough to encourage shots from various distances...
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Basic Coaching Concepts for Children Under 11
By Tom Turner When young soccer players reach the age of eight, nine or ten, they have generally accumulated four or five years experience with the sport and have developed some basic skills and ideas about the game. Before age...
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Basic Coaching Concepts for Players Under the Age of Nine (Part 2)
By Tom Turner SupportDoes the player move with the game or do they pass and stand still? Young players should not be restricted in their movements on the field, and moving should become a natural extension of passing. Passing to...
Basic Coaching Concepts for Players Under the Age of Nine
By Tom Turner Contacting the BallHow many ways can the player kick or dribble or control the ball? There are six surfaces (inside, outside, instep, sole, toe and heel) used for kicking, dribbling or controlling a soccer ball. The ball...