Session guides for Under 13 grassroots football coaches.
Close control under pressure, beating players 1v1 and changing direction at speed.
Receiving with back to goal, turning in tight spaces and body shape under pressure.
Passing accuracy, receiving on the back foot and quick combination play.
Third-man runs, wall passes and switching the point of attack to break defensive pressure.
Composure in front of goal, finishing with both feet and movement to create chances.
Individual defending technique, pressing as a unit and winning the ball back quickly.
Holding defensive shape as a unit, recovery runs behind the ball and zonal organisation.
Intelligent movement off the ball, reading the game and quick decisions under pressure.
Quick decision making, effective teamwork in tight spaces and reading transition moments.
Delivering accurate set pieces, running purposeful routes and winning the ball in the box.
Defending corners and free kicks as a unit, organising quickly and winning the ball in the air.
Safe handling, positioning around the goal and confident distribution to start attacks.