Coaching Skill: How 1v1-2v2 Activities Build Smarter, More Creative Players

Coaching
Skill is built on a simple but powerful idea: The fastest
path to a skilled, confident footballer runs through small-sided games:
1v1-2v2. These micro formats put every youth player in constant contact with
the ball so they are continually making decisions, continually learning, and
continually developing.

The
book's 32 illustrated activities offer clear principles, practice adaptations,
and coaching strategies that prioritise player autonomy, intelligent play, and
individual growth. And the best part is, these small-sided games need only a
small playing area, so they can be practised just as well in the backyard as on
the football pitch.

For
coaches, this book offers a complete development system that can be adapted to
any age and playing ability. Using small-sided games, coaches will set their
players up for success by helping them to develop skills to outplay opponents,
navigate overloads and underloads, play with teammates, and more.

Whether
running a grassroots session or coaching more elite youth talent, this book
gives all coaches the tools to create sessions that challenge, engage, and
transform.