Being aware of players around you is a key to defending crosses. Players even at the highest level frequently make major scanning errors in such situations.
After Pavard’s initial scan, he watches the ball for 7 sec, failing to track Goodwin behind him, who can score unopposed.
DISCIPLINE IS A WAY OF LIFE
This entire clip from Coach Saban is pure gold. Discipline is everything. Every player should watch this clip understanding how they do drills in practice, how they warm up, or do anything is a mentality. It can't be turned on or off.
During my time at Arsenal Women we tried to find different ways of co-creating with the players, as well as frequently stretching and challenging ourselves as coaches
A small thread... 🧵
Arsenal’s ability to secure control over the next phase while in the current one has impressed me this season.
One of the most important pieces of that has been their rest defense and the way that they entrap the opponent.
Time for today’s analysis…
A brilliant set of visuals from @GeirJordet on DEFENSIVE SCANNING
We talk a lot about scanning In-Possession but Out-Of-Possession is very important too
This Chelsea-Arsenal game is really good for showing you how Arsenal's narrow rest defence works. Check out the HT clips that Sky are showing. They're arguing that Arsenal are leaving space in wide areas but Arsenal have largely defended these moments perfectly.
1/2 The few times I use Rondos, I make them diagonally directed, positionally valid, and try to include many constraints. This week, I designed a 7 v 7 + 3 exercise in which goals were awarded by playing from one diagonal square to the other and back again. Activation exercise.
Too busy to hit the gym? Do a microworkout.
Microworkouts are short sessions that improve your fitness while boosting your metabolism.
Here are 16 microworkouts you can do anywhere:
Lionel Messi's speech before the final of the Copa America vs Brazil.😍😍
Are there still people who question his leadership?
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VOLUME UP
The NUMBER 1 rule in football. 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙇𝙒𝘼𝙔𝙎 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙋𝙐𝙏 𝙄𝙉!
It might not mean success, or it might not mean failure. This will mean you've reached the level you were able to reach due to your preparation.