Edge of Play Coaching

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@RJPcoach @CoachingFamily @coachingbadges Bit like bulldog, get from one end of the box to the other on the shout. Two in the middle holding hands are the blob!! If they catch someone then they join the blob and it grows monster 😈

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@RJPcoach @CoachingFamily @coachingbadges The Blob!!

Just anything fun & physical. Camps bring back fantastic memories

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Great stuff @coachpedgar 👊🏼 hope the players and coaches enjoyed them

[Paul Edgar @coachpedgar]

We got to use our new footballs at weekend. Thank you @EdgeOfPlay & @SoccerLtd for these. ⚽️👍

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Love this @LloydOwers

Keep us updated how it’s going 👍🏼

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Twitter went live today: @SoccerFedMI

Marshall Islands Soccer Federation is ready to go in 2023!

Please RT to raise awareness.

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RIP Pele #legend

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Pele did it first https://t.co/zQ4bJmBBHP

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A very Merry Christmas to all our coaches.

We hope you have a wonderful day 🎄

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@RobBail49037920 @thesilkmen @Nonleaguenorth2 @Kiefer_FFF Winner right here 👆🏼 🙏🏼

[Mark Gordon @markjgordon]

A huge thank-you to @SoccerLtd for sending my @FCRedwingGirls U12s some new @SambaSports Infiniti balls.

Can’t wait to try them out at the next training session.

Thanks also to @EdgeOfPlay!

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More of Michael Carrick talking football please

[Mark Jenkins @Jenksno1]

Question of the day

What are the top 3 qualities (tech/tactical/psychological/physical) that you look for in a FB?

Would love to get as many views as possible so shares appreciated!

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@Svarcy2 @RJPcoach @JG97Coaching As long as coaches are on the same page and there isn’t any confusion then paired coaching seems a lovely way of both leading and observing/supporting.

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Hornets - Possession Game

https://t.co/AvdHpqiq0F

This fantastic possession game tests the awareness of the players and encourages them to make use of the space around them. A great one for juniors who are learning how to best support a team-mate on the ball.

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4 players plus the GK try to keep possession of the ball against 3 attackers, using 3 neutral wall players if needed. If the attacking team win the ball back they can go for goal. Look to work on possession, utilising space, speed of play and awareness

https://t.co/jFuV6Kc0HF

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3 level shuttle sprints with ballwork

https://t.co/F1vyJe0Z2z

This practice develops speed power and speed endurance, as well as working on passing and control technique.

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3v3 Defending Exercise

https://t.co/XKbzK4YQul

Following a feed from the coach, 3 players defend the goal against 3 attackers. Initially, attacking players are restricted to their starting zone, but this progresses to free movement.

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FREE! Speed power resistance circuit

This circuit involves using resistance equipment to improve the explosive speed-power of your players. The video includes suggestions for equipment-free variations.

https://t.co/MySfq6T1xY

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Goalkeepers have lots of practise and repetition at saving the ball at the attackers feet safely and securely. The attacker will dribble in to a 5x5 box and try to dribble around the goalkeeper, who must pick the right moment to take the ball away.

https://t.co/7qScfbwJaS

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FREE video!! 5v3 Receiving on the half turn

https://t.co/ifylYvurYN

This small sided game allows players lots of opportunities to receive the ball across their body as they seek to build and retain possession under pressure. Passing, control, scanning & link up play.

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Passing, receiving and moving - line exercises

https://t.co/v8arLmOXBh

4 key areas: scanning, link-up play, working in coordination with teammates and shielding.