Category Archives: Training Modern Female Footballer

Penalty kicks

We all know that moment: The referee has placed the ball on the spot and there may be dozens, hundreds, even thousands of people watching as a player prepares to take her penalty kick. If she scores then she is the hero, if the goalie saves her shot then dreams of many can be shattered. [...]

Opportunities from opponent throw-ins.

While all coaches recognize the importance of set pieces, there still are some coaches who underestimate or ignore preparation for opponents throw-ins. For me opponent throw-ins, especially in their 3rd, represent goal scoring opportunities. Even well organized and disciplined teams tend to lose concentration and their team shape during their own throw-ins. This represents opportunity [...]