Teaching “Special Player” Skills

Recap…”Special Player Skills

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Recap…”Special Player Skills

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 Instructor
Alf Galustian - Coerver® Co-founder
Taught At The World’s
Top Federations &
Clubs For Over
30 Years…
Elite Coach Education at 15 of the 20
Premier League Clubs
Lecture 1
Part 1
“It’s not that I know;
I believe
(experience/philosophy)
“Ball Mastery is t
Course Goal:

To expand your knowledge

of the 1 v 1 topic
he foundation for all young players,
Who For?...
Elite/Pro Players
00.01%

Grassroots Players
99.99%
Module Handbook
 The Coerver® Coaching Youth Development System©2010
OUR MISSION WHAT HOW, WHERE & WHEN
PYRAMID OF PLAYER
THE COERVER® SKILLS BRIDGE©2007
DEVELOPMENT©1997

THE COERVER CODE©2010

What Is
Coerver®
PYRAMID OF MOVES©2004 COERVER® SESSION PLANNER©2009

Coaching?
 WIEL
COERVER

ALFRED
1984 CHARLIE
GALUSTIAN COOKE
 Coerver® Global

1. A Global Soccer
Education Company
(Founded In 1984)
31 Countries - 2013
 The Coerver® Coaching Youth Development System©2010
OUR MISSION WHAT HOW, WHERE & WHEN
PYRAMID OF PLAYER
THE COERVER® SKILLS BRIDGE©2007
DEVELOPMENT©1997

THE COERVER CODE©2010

2. A Coaching System
PYRAMID OF MOVES©2004 COERVER® SESSION PLANNER©2009

(Evolved Over 30 Years)

Recap…”Special Player Skills

“Coerver Evolution”
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 1984 > 2013
FIRST
TOUCH

BALL • 5 x Players FIFA™ U17

BALL
RWB World Cup 2011
STRIKING
MASTERY

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1V1 • 350 + Players Signed

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 FIRST
TOUCH

The Importance of
RWB
BALL
MASTERY
BALL
STRIKING

the 1 v 1 topic
1V1
1 v 1 Value
 Mental
Improves:
• Confidence
• Concentration
• Creativity
 Physical
Improves:
• Coordination, Flexibility,balance
• Provides Football relative fitness
training
• Fast feet
• Quad muscle building
 Tactical
In an era of packed defences, 1 v 1 is the
one topic that can destroy the
shape/organization of any formation
 Expert
Opinions…
“1 v 1 is a “special”
player quality,we
need more such
players in the game”

Gerard
Houllier
“1 v 1 Players can make the
difference in the game.
In these days of packed
defences; every team needs
such players”

Vicente Del Bosque

Head Coach
Spain National Team
“1 v 1 Skills is a must
for all players to learn.
It’s not just a trick,
there is a purpose.

Robin Van Persie

“I wish I had had an
expert coach in 1 v 1;
It would certainly
have made me a
better player, and I
have no doubt I
would have scored
more goals”

Jurgen Klinsmann
 FIRST
TOUCH

The Difficulty Of
RWB
BALL
MASTERY
BALL
STRIKING

the 1 v 1 topic
1V1
 Messi Played in 11 Champions League
Games in The 2012-13 season

Messi attempted to beat an opponent in a

1 v 1 situation, 51 times during 11 games

Messi beat his opponent 19 times giving

him a 37.25% 1 v 1 skill conversion ratio
 100%
Pass
Completion

Xavi - Midfield Master Class

Recap…”Special Player Skills

What To Coach?
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How To Coach? World Cup 2011

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When To Coach? • 350 + Players Signed

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29 Years Of Teaching
1v1
Using Star Models
Recap…”Special Player Skills

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What To Coach… World Cup 2011

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 Technical > Team Use

Fients

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C.O.D 1v1 S/SWorld Cup 2011

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RWB • 350 + Players Signed

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Questions?
Lecture 1
Part 2
 FIRST
TOUCH

The Importance of
RWB
BALL
MASTERY
BALL
STRIKING

the 1 v 1 topic
1V1
What To Coach?

How To Coach?

When To Coach?
What To Coach…
Coerver® Pyramid Of Moves©2004

• 3 Groups
Purpose:
Used to shield
the ball and to
turn into space

Opponent:
To The Side
In Front
Purpose:
Create space by
using changes
of pace

Opponent:
To The Side
Purpose:
Create space either
side of an opponent
so you can Run,
Shoot or Pass

Opponent:
In Front
Behind
47 x 1 v 1’s

8 Sets
BECKENBAUER LITTBARSKI VAN BASTEN MATTHEWS
Set A Set C Set D Set G
Change Stops & Starts Feints Feints
Scissors Set Drag Push Set
Of Direction Step On Set
Scissors Drag Push
Cut Set Step-On Reverse Drag
Double Scissors
Inside Cut Double Step-On Scissors Step-Over Push
Outside Cut Pull Push Hop Scissors Whip
Slap Cut Step Kick Drag Scissors
Double Cut RUMMENNIGGE The “V” Drag
Pull Spin
Set E Push
Inside Twist off Half Pull Spin
Feints
Outside Twist off 360 Spin Around BEARDSLEY
Side Step Set
Fake Inside Cut Side Step Set H
CRUYFF Double Touch Double Side Step Feints
Set B High Wave Shimmy Set
Change RIVELINO Shimmy
Low Wave
Set F Shimmy Step-Over
Of Direction
Feints Hop
Hook Turn Set
Step-Over Set
Hook Turn Step-Over
U Turn Double Step-Over
U Turn Step On Step-Over Pull Thru
Pull Push Behind Slap Step-Over
Slap Pull Step-Over Scissors
1 v 1 Combination “Partners
 How to Coach…
..

The Pyramid Of Player Development ©1996

 ..

The Coerver Coaching Method©1986

The Pyramid Of Player Development ©1996

The Coerver Skills Bridge©2009

1. Skill Introduction
2. Skill Training
3. Skill Game
1 v 1 Session Planning

1v1/2v2/3v3 3
 ..

Communication

The Pyramid Of Player Development ©1996

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Format

Communication
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Demo Feedback
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Recap…”Special Player Skills

Format • 5 x Players FIFA™ U17

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Recap…”Special Player Skills
Coaching Instruction Steps
First get into the correct coaching position
so all can see & hear you

1. Introduce topic

2. Explain drill purpose • 5 x Players FIFA™ U17

3. Demonstrate with
main tips
4. Action (Analyse)
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Reinforce
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Recap…”Special
“Ball Mastery is t Player Skills

he foundation for all young players,

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Demo World Cup 2011

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Cup Champions 2011

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Recap…”Special Player Skills
Learning Demonstration & Communication Skills

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Demonstration Tips

 Show, don’t describe, explain rules,

conditions, and safety points clearly

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 Show correct & successful skill
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 Show how to be Limited Pressure Defender
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 Show how to serve (on the ground/air)

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 Show slowly then at World Cup
game/full 2011
speed
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Recap…”Special Player Skills

Feedback
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(When)Focus Ages for 1 v 1

 4- 6 = Balance, Coordination, Fun

 7-11 = Perfecting the Skill, Fun
 12-16 = Game Effective use
 17-21= Position Specific sessions
 Pro Club Model
Position Specific Training
 Example
Strikers individually Across Goal
Creating goal chances
Towards Goal

Back To Goal

Cutting in TG
Attackers – Towards Goal
1 v 1 - Moves
Drag Push

Drag Scissors

Side Step

Double Side Step

Attackers – Across Goal
1 v 1 - Moves
Step-On

High Wave

Inside Cut

Double Touch
Attackers – Back To Goal
1 v 1 - Moves
Stop Step-Over

Stop Shimmy
Attackers – From The Flank
1 v 1 - Moves
The Chop

The Hook Turn

Recap…”Special
My Player
Top TenSkills
Tips

1. Have a written plan for every session.

Use the Session Planner

2. Focus on Performance in the formative years

• 5 x Players FIFA™ U17
3. Use the great players and teams as models
World and
Cup 2011
inspiration to MOTIVATE/EXCITE/INTEREST
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4. Try not to Over Coach Cup Champions 2011

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5. Praise Effort Be relentlessly Pro In The J-League
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6. Make Practice FUN! Play competitive games

and drills.

7. Balance between confidence building and

challenging/increasing difficulty
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8. How to Judge “Level Appropriate”
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9. Never stop Learning
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 .. 10 – Enjoy !

The Pyramid Of Player Development ©1996

Elite Coach Education at 15 of the 20
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Practical
Practical Sessions…

Participation

Our Method

Planning Tips