Finishing the Half Chance

Finishing the Half Chance The half chance is a term that is used to define a chance at goal that not all players see, and is lost quickly if not taken immediately.  Half chances occur unexpectedly and players need to be trained to be on the lookout.

Making a Turn Touch

Animated Coach’s Library Not Letting the Ball Run On Description By John Dingle Not Letting the Ball Run On Observation:  Most youth players do not get a touch on a ball they wish to run onto and then see the ball go out of play or to a defender.  The players need to understand by [...]

Heading Crossed Balls at Far Post

Heading Crossed Balls at Far Post Observations: College, high school, and youth games observed this past week all had shooting opportunities at the far post from the head wasted.  As the ball travels across the goal, the keeper comes across the goal.  They move to protect the new near post.  Players need to be encouraged [...]

Accuracy and Pace in Passing

Accuracy and Pace in Passing The weak link in progressing the ball up the field is poor passing.  Poor passes usually fall into two categories:  accuracy and pace.  Inaccurate passes are usually immediate turnovers.