Coaches Key Factors
Coaches Centre


THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL COACHING

HEADING
a) Eyes Open
b) Attack the Ball
c) Part of the Head
DEFENSIVE (HEADING)
a) High/Wide
b) Meet the Ball at Highest Point
c) One Foot Take Off
ATTACKING (HEADING)
a) Direction/ Down
b) Meet the Ball at Highest Point
c) One Foot Take Off
DEFENDING
a) Goal Side
b) Speed of Approach
c) Angle of Approach
d) See the Ball
e) Prevent forward play
f) Balance
g) Threaten Ball
h) Eye on the Ball
RECEIVING THE BALL
a) Body Behind the Ball
b) Attacking the Ball
c) 1st Touch (decision)
d) Eye on the Ball
e) Head Up
PASSING
a) Accuracy / Eye on Ball
b) Pace / Timing / Weighting
c) Part of Foot and Ball
GOALKEEPING
a) Eye on the Ball
b) Starting Position
c) Body Behind the Ball
d) Attack the Ball / Stay Big
e) Decision on 1st Touch
SUPPORT
a) Angle of Support
(front and behind ball)
b) Near, Far and Wide
c) Communication eye-contact
d) Support Man
e) Support the Ball
DRIBBLING
a) See the Ball
b) See the Player
c) Change of Speed
d) Change of Direction
f) Attack
SHOOTING
a) Accuracy Before Power
b) Eye on Ball / Head Steady
c) Part of Foot and Ball