Confident player is a complete player

In the previous week, we discussed and evaluated types of confidence and its importance, not only in training and matches but also in a daily routine, among friends and teammates, towards coaches and stuff, supporters and parents, playing in different venues and any other side effect that can trigger our level of confidence; a very interesting mix of thoughts towards this topic, certainly worth to remember.

Confident player knows how to control the ball

Moving deeply towards technical/tactical objectives we stopped at controlling the ball and passing, knowing that without descent level of these two, it would be very difficult enjoying the game of football. Following the KHS method of work, coaches prepared sessions that were teaching and challenging players receiving the ball after the pass and continuing action keeping the quality of the actions. Directing the ball upon receiving to be ready to comfortably continue the action was the focus and players did a great job. All of them deserved praise from the stuff for their effort and dedication.

We are looking forward to week three with more work to do to accomplish a summer program and go back to the clubs better than ever.

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Ball control in a game related situation

Like previous years, the first week is a time when we are gradually preparing for weeks to come with plenty of time to get to know each other and get familiar with the program. We are working on ball control and coordination in the initial warm up parts of the sessions, progressing to the game situations where players have to focus on keeping the ball close to their feet and always under control in challenging situations against opponents.

Using vision and creativity, they have to deal with game situations and find the best possible options for action in order to succeed. Knowing the method of work, our players are making most of it. They know that a mistake is a learning curve, their confidence is very high. For coaching team, a happy player is a confident player – the stage where we want to keep our players as long as we can.

Next week we are dealing with a new topic where players will build their skills gradually; like collecting puzzles and making one big picture they will carry proudly to their clubs and perform like never before.

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Knowhowsoccer Summer Camp is designed to be a combination of three main elements:

1. Game related training practice
2. Realistic and affirmative approach to the game through educational lectures and significant guest from the world of football
3. Football fun quality time

The whole coaching team was prepared to transfer this idea to the young players who are starting to build their attitude towards football. Are you gonna be a player or not sometimes can be resolved at this kind of place. Something happen in a moment and you realise what you want to do in life. Do you want to commit do this game or you just want to do sports and gain new friendships. Both options are good. But eventually, it’s up to you to decide the path for yourself. This is your personal decision and when you do it, stick to it and believe in yourself. Work smart, and when you see the progress, go that way and always improve. When you give your best, that is the place of peace and satisfaction.

Everything you do, make it count.

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The key points will be:

1. Movement from the players without the ball,
2. Decision making when to pass and when to dribble from the players with the ball, and
3. Timing of the action in order to be successful

You should always create space to receive and pass the ball – this is a must in this phase of the game. Creativity and unpredictability from all players involved are crucial when you play against an organized defense. Make them confused, surprise them.

We also learned that attacking can be a defensive tactic. How? We better ask our players 🙂

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The idea behind a bring-a-friend day is to present the Knowhowsoccer Camp to the players friends. This is the best way to show them the concept and the atmosphere so they can join us in the next years. Our players are proud to show them how they’re spending their time during summer and how they improve their football performance.

The coaching team was in a super mood, ready to have hundreds of kids and plus hundred volume of energy level. We have prepared the World Cup tournament! Players were keen to attack and maximize the usage of the week’s topic.

There is nothing to compare with when we are together on the pitch. That special feeling of unity around our favorite game is the reason we come to the camp every day with smile and intention to give our best to the job we love because everything you do, make it count.

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Practicing and proposing different attacking combination during training will definitely improve our way of playing, but it comes from the players to create the same against the real opponent. We have plenty of time this week to work on it and from the first session players found it extemly interesting.

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In a team sport like football, many times during the games players relay on each other. They complement each other in all actions with the same aim – wining the ball and create counter attack. During a team defending, main actions are:

PRESSING
COVERING
MARKING
BALANCE
ANTICIPATION

AIMS OF DEFENDING

1. Not conceding a goal
2. Denying opponents to shoot at goal
3. Denying opponents to arrive in goal scoring position
4. Not letting the opponent to progress in buildup phase
5. Winning the ball back

MAIN DEFENDING ACTIONS

1. Stop opponents
2. Win the ball
3. Delay and force the opponent to make mistake
4. Force him to play back, not passing and shooting forward
5. Make a foul as the last option
6. Never let the opponent to pass you with the ball

FOLLOW AND APPLY

1. Keep the opponent in front of you.
2. See the player and the ball at all times. Focus on the ball when defending.
3. Bend your knees and be on your toes.
4. Stay sideways to be in advantage when attacker moves.
5. Be prepared to move quickly backwards or to the side.
6. Have patience and don’t rush tackle.
7. Force the attacker into pressure.
8. Defender must close distance while ball is traveling.
9. Play hard with intensity and don’t give up even if you get beaten, track back towardsthe goal.

One more week to go. We are happy and not so happy at the same time. You know the feeling.

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Here are 9 important tips and instructions you should follow and apply:

1. Keep the opponent in front of you.
2. See the player and the ball at all times. Focus on the ball when defending.
3. Bend your knees and be on your toes.
4. Stay sideways to be in advantage when attacker moves.
5. Be prepared to move quickly backwards or to the side.
6. Have patience and don’t rush tackle.
7. Force the attacker into pressure.
8. Defender must close distance while ball is traveling.
9. Play hard with intensity and don’t give up even if you get beaten, track back towards the goal.

Your brain comes first with all your thoughts and knowledge, so when you enter the pitch remember to switch it on and alarm it to work for you. It will tell you how to react in all situation, it will cooperate with the gut so the legs can do their best and in the end create that feeling of joy.

But first, you need to fuel it with the right information. Stay focused.

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Main defending actions are to:

1. Stop opponents
2. Win the ball
3. Delay and force the opponent to make mistake
4. Force him to play back, not passing and shooting forward
5. Make a foul as a last option
6. Never let the opponent to pass you with the ball

There is one other important thing to learn beside the importance of defending. It is the art of having fun while you learn and play your favorite game. This time, the coaches took the pitch and played the futsal match. Well, its hard to explain the atmosphere, not because it was very hot, but because it was one hundred and forty supporters! Cheering every goal!

Thank you all for the amazing day!

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What is exactly the aim of defending? Here are 5 of them:

1. Not conceding a goal
2. Denying opponents to shoot at goal
3. Denying opponents to arrive in goal scoring position
4. Not letting the opponent to progress in buildup phase
5. Winning the ball back

The focus must be on individual defending, as well as on the group defending. It is important that players understand principles of defending in both situations.

These are the topics we will train and discuss this week so players can see all the options they have when it comes of defending. We can speak about it forever as it has so many levels of understanding and perspectives. Training sessions go easy and breezy with lot of laughter and joy cause it’s Monday and a whole new area of practice.

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