U9 Calcio Select - Riverside U9
Hi all, just some thoughts on today’s performance:
What went well:
- Real determination, the players never gave up especially when the other team made rough challenges
- Good discipline in defence, and we’re conceding less goals now from where we started
- Strong in possession, using the concepts from training: finding the free player, sliding the ball across and using the width and depth of the pitch.
- Excellent pressing from kick-offs and goal kicks, winning the ball back often.
- Very pleased with 1v1 defending: forcing attackers wide and using the line as an extra defender.
What we could improve:
- Decisions after winning the ball. A few times we kicked it long or out of play instead of playing it out in line with our concepts. We want calmer choices and better movement to support teammates.
- Pressing in open play, using distance and delay rather than jumping in to challenges.
- Marking to be able to see the back of a players shirt. Can I see the Ball and my player?
Well done to everyone for a really good result and for putting training into practice. Enjoy the weekend!
