Movement skills are so important in football, and when developed right, they can make all the difference.

In this episode, FA coach development officer Lee Brown shares his journey and offers invaluable insights into improving movement skills in players.

We dive into the main types of movement skills that every coach needs to know about and how to ensure players are developing them – both in and out of training.

Lee’s coaching expertise brings us insight into keeping players of all ages moving and motivated.

Whether you’re designing sessions to build fundamental movement skills, supporting subs, or adapting your approach to different ages and abilities, Lee’s advice in this episode is not to be missed.

In this episode, we cover:

• the three main movement types in football and how to help players develop them
• designing sessions to incorporate movement skills effectively
• recognising innate movement abilities and adjusting coaching methods to suit every player
• how movement needs differ by age, stage, and playing position
• tips for keeping players engaged in movement-focused sessions
• movement challenges for children to practise outside of training
• incorporating movement skills from other sports into football
• ensuring substitutes stay active and engaged
• and much more.