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The whole aspect of the game of soccer is beautiful and captivating, but the very aspect that gives it its whole essence is goal scoring. In order word finishing.
The game of soccer wouldn’t be the same if there's wasn’t goal scoring. Every move, every tactic,
every setup, every structural approach to the game is to achieve one
aim, to outscore the opponent. Because that's how the winner emerges.
To
get the better of the opponent means to score goals, and to score goals
you don’t just need strikers who can strike the ball properly but
strikers who can make the right decisions while under pressure and even
in the most unpleasant situations.
The game of soccer has seen some extraordinary and cold-blooded
finishers. Some of them are extremely talented right from the onset, but
they got to the very top via consistent practice and the desire to
refine each aspect of their game. Especially the finishing.
The following aids the finishing skill of a player;
Shot Power, Shot Technique and accuracy, Vision, and Anticipation.
Shot Power:
The ability to strike the ball at a great velocity is essential to
becoming a deadly finisher in the game of soccer. This ability can give a
soccer player an edge over multiple goalkeepers. Striking the ball with
power makes it difficult for an average goalkeeper to react on time,
and if the ball is well within the range of the goal, then you can be
confident of putting it in the back of the net.
Shot technique and Accuracy: Shot
technique a bit differs from shot power, the ability to shoot the ball
well is another vital skill known as technique. Having shot power is
good, but if the technique does not correspond then it will be difficult
to score goals. Some players are not all about the power, but their
precision that is technique is second to none. Every top soccer player
executes their game with precision and accuracy. Combining shot power
with an accurate technique can make a player the opponent’s nightmare.
Vision and Anticipation: The
ability to read the game, predict moves, and understand what your
teammate or opponent will do before they do it. On the field of play,
you don’t only move as the ball moves, you must be able to read the game
well and make anticipated the play. This gives you an edge to outsmart
your opponent.
The right proportion of all these can make a top-quality player.
VITAL COACHING POINTS ON FINISHING
- You perform better if you can calm your nerves in heated moments of the game.
- You must be able to use all sides of your foot.
- Learn to balance your body to aid your shot.
- Be firm on your non-shooting foot to generate power and precision on your shooting foot.
- Understand the keeper’s positioning and how to put the ball beyond their reach.
- Target the corners. The top right corner, the top left corner, the bottom right corner, and the bottom left corner.
RECEIVE AND SHOOT WHILE SPRINTING
Objective
The
objective of the drill is to enhance the player’s ability to shoot when
moving at great speed as well as striking the ball when it is played to
them unexpectedly.
Set-up
4 or 5 cones are placed at 2m interval.
Execution
- The
trainer stands at the sideline to instruct the drill. When they blow
the whistle, the player starts to make a forward run.
- The players go around the cone at top speed.
- The coach instructs any player going at a slow pace to increase it.
- On getting to the last cone, the coach releases the ball to the player close to the goal.
- The player picks their spot and shoots.
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The drill must be done with a keen focus on the goal and putting it past the goalkeeper even as the player reaches top speed while approaching the ball.
RECEIVE, TURN AND DRIVE TO A RESTRICTED SHOT
Objective
The
objective of the drill is to help players to improve their alertness to
finishing situations during the game. Since an opportunity to score can
come at any time, players must be ready to pounce.
Set-up
4 cones to demarcate the shooting line, the target spot, and the goal post corners.
Execution
- The
trainer instructs the drill from the sideline. When they blow the
whistle, the player starts to exchange passes at a very fast rate.
- Then the coach blows the whistle.
- The player who has the ball when the whistle goes out must approach the goal with the ball.
- The player must not go beyond the demarcation.
- The player has two targets. To shoot at the two rings at the goal corners.
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The drill will help the player's technique and accuracy.
SWITCHING PLAY DISTANCE SHOT
Objective
The objective of the drill is to help the players shoot from any area outside the box.
Set-up
5 on 5. With one goalie.
Execution
- The
trainer instructs the drill from the sideline. When they blow the
whistle, the players go against themselves and make a sequence of
passes.
- At the sound of the whistle, the team with the ball must approach the red line or shoot from range.
- The opposing team must try to prevent the team with the ball from scoring.
- After the play, there’s a reset
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The
drill will help the players to be very competitive and with the added
pressure of a defending team, will make the finshing more game
realistic.
2 SMALL GOAL TARGETS
Objective
The objective of the drill is to enhance the focus and finishing accuracy of players.
Set-up
Two small posts with each team lined to shoot on target from distance.
Execution
- The
trainer instructs the drill from the sideline. When they blow the
whistle, the player runs to take a shot targeting the small post.
- Each team must try to score.
- Another set will go after the initial set.
- The team that scores most wins the drill.
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The drill will help the players shooting technique and accuracy.
2 ON 2 TO GOAL
Objective
The objective of the drill is to recreate a 2 v 2 situation in the attacking third.
Set-up
2 on 2 to the goal. The defenders defend their goal, the attackers must find a way to score under 1 minute.
Execution
- The
trainer instructs the drill from the sideline. When they blow the
whistle, the two players that are attackers must attack the goal to
score.
- The defenders on the other hand must do everything to
defend the goal and must not allow the attackers to score under 1
minute.
- The duo that successfully completes the task wins.
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The
drill will help the players to defend and attack 2 v 2 and 1 v 1. As
well as understand the correct moments to shoot and how to create space
for a shot.
Objective
The
objective of the drill is to recreate the intensity and competitiveness
of getting into a goal scoring opportunity and beating/ defending a
player 1 v 1.
Set-up
Set up 6
straight poles parallel to each other on both sides of the penalty box.
Have defenders form a line closest to the end line, and the attackers
further away from the end line.
Execution
-
The trainer instructs the drill from the sideline. When they blow the
whistle, both the attackers and defenders race around the poles.
-
The attacker starts with the ball, and the defender does not. The
defender is not allowed to tackle the attacker until they have completed
the poled course.
- Generally, the defender will complete the course first so will have a second to get set to try and defend the attacker.
- The drill is finished when either: a shot is taken or scored, or the defender makes a tackle.
-
If the defender makes a tackle, the defensive team get a point. If the
attacker scores, the attacking team gets a point. If a shot is taken and
it does not result in a goal, no points are scored.
- Repeat as instructed.
Coaching tips
The
drill will help both the attacker and the defender in game like skills.
This includes 1 v 1 attacking and defending, dribbling, shooting,
agility, speed, and defensive awareness.
FINISHING DRILLS
These
drills will create proper game situations that give room for finishing.
These drills will help the players to master situations like this and
how to react and sometimes improvise.
As well as these
drills several elite coaches have explored finishing in detail to shed
light on the slight margins that can give you an edge on your opponent. A
recent example is UC Berkley’s Head Coach Neil McGuire’s course ‘The Art of Goalscoring’. Here Coach McGuire speaks about how your positioning, technique and shot power all combine to making you a top forward.
Kicking a soccer ball is a generalized term that is an extensive topic. Unlike kicking in other sports such as football or rugby, where a 'punt' accounts for most of the kicks, in soccer, there are hundreds of different kicks depending on the situation.
Despite
this fact, kicking a soccer ball is a factor of soccer that is not
taught as in-depth as it should be. In this article, we will cover how
to perform a perfect soccer kick in all situations on the field. This
includes:
➢ First touch
➢ Short and long passing
➢ Putting curl and spin on the ball
➢ Power shooting
➢ Chipping the ball
➢ Knuckle Ball
Without a strong foundation
in kicking a soccer ball, the rest of the skills that you will learn
later in your career will be more challenging to pick up. Luckily, you
have come to the right place. After reading this article, you will have
all the pieces to kick a soccer ball like the pros correctly.
1. First Touch
Undoubtedly
the most overlooked skill in the game of soccer. Without a great first
touch, it does not matter how good your second touch is. You would not
be able to play as quickly or with as high quality if you had a good
first touch.
What does a good first touch look like?
A good first touch ultimately must set you up for success in whatever your pre-planned play is. This means it must be:
➢ Out from under your feet to allow you to move and play at pace
Now the tricky part… How do you kick the ball in this situation to set you up to play how you want?
The
key is to be as delicate as possible. Imagine you are playing soccer on
the second story of an apartment, and you don't want to wake the person
below you. You can use the outside, inside, laces, or sole of your foot
depending on the way the ball is coming to you, but the idea of a good
first touch is to take the pace off the ball and direct it 1-2 feet in
front of your intentional stride.
How to Improve your First Touch?
Most
of your soccer heroes learned the beautiful game on the street with
little to no equipment. Improving your first touch can be done as simply
as kicking it against a wall. Each time the ball comes back to you, you
can touch it in a different direction to work both feet. As you
improve, you can start to add more power to challenge your touch. From
the image below, you can see the simplicity of the day and how
repetition is essential.
If you
have more players to work with, you can begin to pass the ball to each
other to make the drills more three-dimensional. For example, here is
Coach Michler explaining a drill that works on the technical aspects of a
first touch and pass.
2. Short and Long Passing
Short
passing is the most common kick in the game of soccer. It allows teams
to move the ball to a more favorable area of the field. Long passing is
less frequent as it serves a more specific purpose, such as relieving
pressure or counterattacking.
These forms of passing require the same focus and foundation of kicking. However, they do differ in some forms.
1st Difference
When
kicking the soccer ball for a short pass, you want to get over the
ball. This means my body is tilted over the ball, and I am kicking
towards the top of the ball. We want to do this, so the ball stays firm
to the ground to make it easier for our teammate to control it. An ideal
zone to kick the ball would be here.
For a long
pass, you will most likely want to put height on the pass to place the
ball over the head of defenders and reach your target. This means you
need to aim more to the bottom of the ball. You will also need to kick
the ball with much more force to allow the ball to travel further.
2nd Difference
The
second difference between these two types of passes is where you
connect with the ball on your cleat. To allow your body to get over the
ball, with short passing, you will connect with the side of the inside
of your foot.
Since you are trying to get more power and
height with a long pass, you should allow your chest to be more open.
The connection on the ball should also be with the joint that connects
your big toe to your foot. This will allow you to follow through with a
motion that propels the ball upwards at about 30 degrees.
Similarities
As
with any contact with the ball, you want to plant your standing foot
just to the side of the ball to allow for stability and accuracy when
you pass. If you are right-footed, this will be left and the opposite if
you are left-footed.
To ensure that your pass is accurate
and smooth, you need to make sure that you follow through with your
kick. Many people kick and stop the movement rather than following
through. This harms your kick in many ways and can cause injury.
A
significant factor that many players forget is the importance of the
upper body in kicking the soccer ball. As you can see with this player
in the image below, his opposite arm is stretched wide while kicking the
ball. This allows your body to rotate into the kick, more balance, and
power when connecting with the ball.
Locking
your ankle is probably the number one term you have heard when people
talk about kicking a soccer ball. This is for a good reason. When your
foot is loose and wild, there is a lower chance that the ball will go
where you want it. Take control of your foot by locking your ankle to
make your foot stiff like a golf club.
3. How to Curl and Spin a Soccer Ball?
Although
this may sound a bit technical, it is much simpler when you know the
basics. The concept of curling a ball is due to the air pressure hitting
the ball as it moves at different forces. You need to hit the ball with
spin and power to create this motion. This
superb skill will allow you to avoid obstacles and impress your friends.
Inside of the Foot Curl
To
create the whip of the curl, you need to stand between 90 and 45
degrees toward the ball. This will allow you to strike the ball across
your body to create the curl. You also want your body to be tilted
slightly to shift your weight to the side you want to curl the ball.
We
want to strike the ball with the big toe joint like the long pass.
However, the motion will be different, as depicted in this image.
For a
right-footed player (opposite for left.) You want to be connecting with
the ball in this area and whipping the ball back towards you to create
the spin on the ball.
To see some of the best players in
the world complete this skill, be sure to check out Lionel Messi, David
Beckham, or Ronaldinho.
Outside of the Foot Spin/ Curl
This
skill in soccer kicking is mainly called spinning the ball because you
cannot produce the whip and curl that you would in an inside foot kick.
Since we are kicking with the outside of the foot, we cannot wrap our
body and leg around the ball to create this curling motion.
The
spin comes from the ankle joint and the foot in this kicking technique.
As you connect with the ball, you want to flick your foot (right-footed
players) to the right to allow the ball to spin and slightly curl that
way.
The
outside of the foot can be performed when your weight is balanced on
your left foot, and you need to spin the ball around an obstacle.
4. How to Kick a Soccer Ball with Power?
A power shot is often called 'shooting
with your laces.' The reason for this is to perform a shot with power;
you need to connect with the ball on the laces of your cleats. This is
because you can get the full force of the momentum generated by your run
and backswing through the ball when you kick. Unlike the curling shot,
you want everything to be linear to generate as much power. This
includes your run-up and body position, which you want to be straight
and lean over the ball.
As with all soccer kicks, you want
to follow through with your opposite arm stretched outwards for maximum
balance. When connecting with the ball, you want to connect directly in
the center of the ball to ensure no power is lost by missing parts of
the ball. Whether you wish to produce height on the ball or keep it
flat, you can adjust your contact on the ball slightly above or below
the center.
Funnily enough, the best way to learn how to
kick the soccer ball with power is by trying not to kick it with power.
Here is a clip that explains this concept.
5. How to Chip a Soccer Ball?
Chipping
the ball is one of, if not the most challenging skill on this list, but
indeed a spectacular skill to have in your arsenal. A chip is best used
to avoid an obstacle in tight spaces. Whether you need to chip it over a
defender's foot in a dribble, chip the ball over a defender's head to
play a pass, or chip the goalkeeper to score a goal. These examples are based around the same motion but require different levels of force to cover the height.
The
motion which we are talking about is scooping the ball from underneath.
To execute this type of soccer kick, we want to place our foot under
the ball, quickly lift our toes to the sky, and raise our legs. This
will get the ball off the ground at the desired height.
6. How to Knuckle a Soccer Ball?
How
to knuckle a soccer ball is one of life's biggest questions. Taking a
shot like Ronaldo or Bale is a thing of beauty. As a bonus, we would
like to share this clip on how to shoot a knuckleball.
Final Thoughts on How to Kick a Soccer Ball
When
learning how to kick a soccer ball, the most crucial element is
focusing on the basics mentioned in this article. Do not rush the
process, as, without a strong foundation, there will always be mistakes
when attempting more expert skills.
There are plenty of components when it comes to playing a game of soccer. From dribbling to shooting,
continuously practicing these skills can enhance your performance on
and off the field. Some of these can improve individual performance, but
passing can grow both individual and team skills as a whole.
Passing/possession
drills can improve the team’s communication skills, attentiveness,
first touch, and even their connection on and off the field. Being able
to pass the ball accurately and precisely can affect the team’s
performance and quality during practice and games. If you watch
professional soccer teams on television, you can see how the passing
just flows so swiftly between the players. These players know precisely
how and where to pass to their teammates, but they have also had plenty
of practice and developed a connection within their team. Building a
strong bond with your team, being focused, and lots of practice can help
build strong passing skills during the game.
Coaches must
implement passing drills during practices. There are plenty of drills to
choose from, depending on your team’s strengths and weaknesses, and a
range of variations within each exercise. With the continuous passing
practice, each player will develop a new and vital skill as well as
building upon that necessary team bond.
There is a multitude of
different passing drills to have your team work on. Here are three
soccer passing drills that you, your team, and your coach can work on
during practices to perfect passing:
Before You Start
Equipment:
- 4 cones
- 1 soccer ball (or more for variation)
- 4 players (or more for variation)
The Set-Up:
- place the four cones in a 10x10 grid, each player on each cone to start.
How It Works
- Begin with one player at each cone
- One player starts with the soccer ball at their cone.
-
The player with the ball will pass it towards the cone either to the
left or right of them (determines which direction you desire to start
with. In the diagram above, the player is passing to the right).
- The receiver is able to use either the inside or outside of their foot while receiving the ball from the passer.
-
The receiver may go behind or in front of the cone, shown as the dotted
lines in the diagram above. The cone represents the “mock defender” in
which the player is trying to move around.
- The receiver, once
taking their first touch behind or in front of the cone, then passes the
ball to the next receiver, repeating this process around the square.
Switch It Up
-
Number of soccer balls. Adding more soccer balls can create a quick
drill to challenge your players’ attention and communication skills
-
Number of players on each cone. Decreasing the number of players
creates a faster-paced drill or increasing to build a better team
connection
- Call out a change in direction during the drill. This
can help the players work both left and right feet and test their
reaction skills
More Tips
- Get the
players to communicate! This is a great drill to work on the team’s
communication skills. The players can say “Ball!” “Here!” “Left foot!”
“Right foot!” and more.
Before You Start
Equipment:
- 3 cones
- two players
- one soccer ball
The Set-Up:
- Place 3 cones in a pyramid shape, with two players on separate cones
How It Works
-
One player is at the top of the pyramid with the soccer ball; the other
is on either the left or right bottom cone (whichever one you wish to
start with)
- The top player will pass the ball towards the player when at the cone.
- The receiver will take a touch, then pass the ball back to the top player.
-
After passing the ball back to the top player, the bottom player will
then sprint to the next cone to receive the ball once again.
-
Repeat these steps until the time is up (approximately 1-2 minutes),
switch roles from the top stagnant player to the moving bottom
player.
Switch It Up
- Number of touches. Switch from a two-touch pass to a one-touch pass for quicker, more controlled movement
-
Number of players. Instead of sprinting back and forth between cones,
there can be three players on the drill to pass in a triangle structure
More Tips
- Make sure the receiver takes a light and controls the first touch. Do not want the ball flying around towards the opponent
- Communicate. Let the passer know which foot you would like to receive the ball on (“Left!” or “Right!”)
Before You Start
Equipment:
- 8 cones
- 12 pennies (8 one color, 4 a different color)
- 12 players
The Set-Up:
- Make a large 20x30 rectangle
- Create a 2x10 boundary in the center of rectangle
-
4 attacking players and 2 defensive in each
box
How It Works
Soccer
ball starts in either box with the offensive team (team with four
players in each box). The defensive team has two players in each box,
the rest of the team sits out for the round.
The offensive team must complete at least three passes within their box without the defenders taking the ball.
After
connecting three complete passes, the offensive team’s objective is
then to pass the ball to the other box without letting the defensive
team take the ball.
The defenders are trying to take the ball
away from the offensive team. If the defenders take the ball three times
within the same box, the positions must switch (offense becomes
defense, defense becomes offense).
The only way to switch roles is for the defense to steal the ball away from the offense.
Switch It Up
- Limit the number of touches. Limit to one-touch passing for a high-intensity game
- Adjust grid size. Make the grid smaller and tighter for quick passing or larger to work on long passes and time awareness
-
Make the offensive team “loft” or “chip” the ball over the
middle-dotted line area towards the other box after completing the three
passes. This works on lofting skills and first touch out of the air.
Passing
is the route of all things great in soccer, so there will be aspects of
passing in every drill that you do. When your players start to grasp
the fundamentals of passing, you can start to progress into more
tactical methods of passing. This includes positioning and areas that
you want to exploit.
If you are interested in the more tactical side of passing, Coach Kadioui's course, Football (Soccer) Play Styles - Possession is a superb course.
The success of a coach always draws the attention of the spectators far and wide, and everyone wants to know what a successful coach is doing to be successful especially when coaching has to do with handling about 23 different players who grew up in different geographical locations and with different characters. Soccer coaching, without any doubt, is a tough job, and to achieve success, you must have a lot of love for the game.
Coaching is much more than putting together a starting lineup or conducting training sessions. If there is any job that takes all of you, it is the soccer coaching job. A lot of coaches thriving don’t see coaching as a job, and that’s one of their reasons for success. They often see it as their life. Pep Guardiola, who is one of the greatest football (soccer) coaches, once said this “Players think about themselves while the coach thinks about them even when he is not with them.” And that’s the nature of the job of a soccer coach. You study opponents a lot, and you think about tactics; you think about the effective way of using each player, you think on how to make every player happy to ensure unity within the group, which is pertinent for success. The coach always has a lot to think about, and any lag in the job of a coach means the opponents are preparing better, which is what top coaches don’t want to see happen.
So, whether it is a recreational soccer team for young children or a World Cup champion national team, one person that you cannot do without is the coach and to become a good soccer coach, there are a lot of things that must be put in place. One of them is your knowledge of the game. Being a soccer coach is very demanding, and it takes a lot of preparation in studying and practicing.
Many may assume that a great player could be a great coach, but many great players have failed on the coaching platform. So being a great player helps you understand some things when you become a coach, but it doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be a great coach. There is more to being a great coach; you must tick a lot of essential boxes.
And the most important question is this, what makes a great coach?
You must have heard several coaches being praised for how they’ve helped their players improve, how they’ve made their team play brand new football. What qualities do these coaches have? What makes them so “great”?
Claudio Ranieri on winning the Premier League: “There are so many keys to this. Humility, the strength of the dressing room, they help each other at important moments, they play with the heart, the soul, they play 11. There was a good blend. And all these are not things you achieve overnight.
Here are some points you should look at on how to be a good soccer coach;
1. Be Professional
Professionalism is the embodiment of what a coach should be. The competence of a coach must be seen by all and the coach must be able to transmit professionalism that he embodies to the players and the other staff he is working with. Part of professionalism is punctuality, the coach must always arrive early at training and in games, even before the players, this way you’ll get to set up the training sessions without wasting time.
Part of being professional as a coach is an act of taking further steps to improve your education, take time to evaluate yourself and your work ethics and be sure it’s what your team needs. Always make your players see the need to improve continuously, a coach cannot afford to leave a training ground satisfied, no matter how hard the lads have worked. Keep encouraging the lads, keep pushing them, they need that push to be the best version of themselves. Adequate preparation and Continuous education is what makes a great coach.
2. Be a Good Teacher
One important job of the coach is to teach the players how to be more effective.
The coach must be able to access each player’s strengths and weaknesses, and he must take it upon himself as a duty to explain basics like passing, dribbling, shooting, and tackling to the players.
The coach must ensure that his team keeps learning and improving their skills daily. As a coach, always remember to give clear and correct instructions during the training sessions. You can’t coach the soccer players who don’t have any knowledge about the do’s and don’ts in soccer. In teaching soccer skills, remember “a picture is worth a thousand words,” so demonstrating the drills can be so much better than oral instructions.
3. Be Friendly but also know when to be stern and demanding
The first thing that every coach must learn to establish is a great relationship with his players. Being friendly with the players helps you a lot in understanding their personality and how to get the best out of every one of them. This way, you could analyze their varied emotional and mental characteristics and develop strategies that could motivate them more accordingly. But remember you can get personal but stay professional. Friendliness is a means to an end, not an end in itself. When you are friends with someone, you won’t like to disappoint them, and that’s how you should make the players see it so they can always give their best always even though you’re their friend. Don’t go to the level where you become so friendly that you forget to be a demanding coach. Your friendliness should be a means to get top quality performances from your players. Don’t fake the friendliness so that you can get what you want, be sincere, and enjoy being with your players.
4. Always listen to your players
Most coaches ever forget that they are humans also, and they often go to the level where they put every responsibility upon themselves. That will not only be draining, but it will shut your players out from you, and even if everyone knows you are making a mistake, they won’t say a word to you. Being the coach doesn’t mean you must always do the talking, listen more, and you’ll find more solutions. For the team’s development, ask your player’s view after every game. As the soccer coach, you must be a good listener because every person has his own brilliant ideas to share. Always encourage your players to speak out and take what they say into consideration. Make notes if necessary, and include some recommendations in your soccer session plan.
5. Good Communicator
As a soccer coach, communication is very important. You must recognize the players’ performances and achievements; you must always be there to encourage them to do better and tell them to put more efforts when they aren’t doing so well. Commend them after every game. You must also be careful of words to use because a coach, your words are powerful, and it can have a massive impact on the players and the team in general. Communication also includes your body language. Don’t be negative with your body language during training and matches. Even when things aren’t going so well, the players often look to the body language of the coach, always be positive.
6. Development
A coach must always pay close attention to the player’s development. Each soccer player’s development is essential. As their coach and role model, you must teach them not only soccer basic skills, but also social skills like discipline, patience, determination, and teamwork. Always put as one of your goals the development of the team players.
7. Team Motivator
The coach must always be the motivator, and he must transmit positive energy always. As a coach, you must develop activities in the training session that will help motivate each player to do better every game. Don’t forget to remind them their goals and missions on why they wanted to play soccer and create a winning team. Words of encouragement and ways for development are very useful. Understand every player and motivate them to do better even when they are doing well.
8. Ensure to be Adequately Prepared
The soccer coaching job is very demanding, to enjoy the process and to avoid getting exhausted quickly, you must ensure adequate preparation. Don’t forget the perfect 5 P’s of preparation. Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance
9. Be the perfect example for your players
Being an ideal example to your players works like magic. Every team needs a soccer coach that is a good role model. Players need to look up to someone they think is worth emulating. Examine yourself and ensure you are that person. Live by the standards you require from your players.
10. lastly, provide a perfect environment for everyone in the team
The coach must always ensure to understand the atmosphere around the players at all times. Sometimes all that is needed for a great performance is a good atmosphere. Bonding is key to success, organize picnics to ensure proper bonding between everyone in the team. Don’t show favoritism to some while you sidetrack others. Let everyone in the team feel like a member even if they don’t make the first eleven selection.
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