In this blog, The FA’s coach development officer, Sarah Lowden discusses how line ball games can be used, how they can be adapted, and the benefits and returns of these types of practices.
What is it?
A line ball game takes place in an area of space…
We’ve discussed in previous blogs that if you want to give your players the opportunity to practice core skills with high levels of repetition, small-sided games such as 3v3 are key. But have you ever stopped to think how these formats can also provide…
Sam Griffiths, The FA's coach developer, discusses player freedom.
There is a lot of info out there on player freedom and what this means for you as a coach and what it looks and feels like for a player. I have witnessed lots of coaches and players…
172 goals were scored at the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2022, just under 3 per game. But how many of these goals featured an assist? And what did these assists look like? Within this blog, we will delve deeper into the insight from the tournament, which will…
Hi Matthew, first of all I hope you are enjoying your experience as a new coach.
In relation to the information you have shared above, it sounds like you are doing a great job in planning for variety within your practice sessions. The use of 'ball in…
Not sure how to start your sessions now you’re back training again? Here’s why you should think about introducing your players to arrival activities.
Arrival activities provide the opportunity for players (who often arrive at different times) to get…
Individual tactics require players to recognise the strengths and weaknesses of themselves and their opponent to gain an advantage in different game scenarios. Game Insights analyst, Luke Saunders, explores what individual tactics look like and the impact…
Hi Stuart, thanks for posting your message around the challenges that you are currently having with your current U10 squad.
Firstly, please rest assured that all coaches within Grassroots football, have these types of issues in one way or another at…
In this blog, Lawrence Lok, The FA’s coach development officer, discusses the benefits of creating player-led sessions.
Player-led sessions are important because they provide so many psychological and social benefits for players . The last thing we…
In this blog, Manchester United first-team coach, Michael Carrick, reflects on his early development as a player.
The former England international describes his early football experiences; in particular the importance of fun and enjoyment through childhood…
