Develop Skill

CoachingSkill is built on a simple but powerful idea: The fastestpath to a skilled, confident footballer runs through small-sided games:1v1-2v2. These micro formats put every youth player in constant contact withthe ball so they are continually making decisions, continually learning, andcontinually developing. Thebook's 32 illustrated activities offer clear principles, practice adaptations,and coaching strategies that prioritise player autonomy, intelligent play, andindividual growth. And the best part is, these small-sided games need only asmall playing area, so they can be practised just as well in the backyard as onthe football pitch. Forcoaches, this book offers a complete development system that can be adapted toany age and playing ability. Using small-sided games, coaches will set theirplayers up for success by helping them to develop skills to outplay opponents,navigate overloads and underloads, play with teammates, and more. Whetherrunning a grassroots session or coaching more elite youth talent, this bookgives all coaches the tools to create sessions that challenge, engage, andtransform.