Defending Tips
15 Jun 2010
The six phases of coaching football – Phase two
Phase two - If one team has the ball and are attacking, then the other team will need to defend and to try and stop the opposition scoring.
08 Jun 2010
The importance of full backs in the modern game
The full backs are vitally important players in the modern game. Not only do they have their main defensive responsibility to stop the opposition attacking in wide areas and to support and cover the central defenders in general play. But, because of the lack of space on the pitch, many attacks start with the full backs. Goalkeepers will always have the chance to distribute quickly to full backs, particularly to the opposite full back when successfully claiming crosses. Centre halves can work the ball across the pitch quickly and get out on quick, keen fullbacks in wide areas.
04 Jun 2010
Marking at set pieces
The laws of the game insist that players are not supposed to make body contact with opponents. Certainly not when the ball is no where near them.