The Prep-to-Play resources have been formulated by experts in coaching and sports medicine, to further support coaches of females at all levels and which aim to improve football skills, athletic performance and reduce injuries.
Use the videos and handouts to help plan your sessions and as an education tool for players. The posters reflect the content of the videos. They demonstrate good and poor technique with pictures, provide verbal cues and progressive drills for coaches. They are designed to be printed as A3 posters to put on the walls at your club, or double-side A4 handout for coaches to carry on them at training.
GROUND BALLS
Being able to win the ball on the ground is integral to team success. Female football in its current state is a highly contested game on the ground. It is crucial that players are taught to perform the skill safely, to avoid head, neck and shoulder injuries.
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COACHING THE BALL CARRIER
Coaches should educate players to practice how to receive, break, or avoid a tackle. Progressive drills are important to allow players to increase their confidence and improve their ability to take contact.
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AERIAL CONTESTS
Coaches should design drills that allow players to practice safe technique of the different elements of an aerial contest - getting to the contest, preparation footwork, launching, marking, and landing. Not only should this reduce knee, ankle, head, shoulder and finger injuries, but will improve their marking and spoiling effectiveness.
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COACHING THE TACKLER
Coaches should include training drills to allow players to practice the safe execution of tackling, and educate them on the duty of care they have to themselves and their opponent. Drills should be progressive and allow players to explore techniques in controlled situations prior to game play.
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