Learning Football: Hone your skills as a forward with attacking play By Santosh Kashyap Published on: The attacker has to put on a burst of speed and use his skills (feinting) to beat the defender, and then score past the keeper. When the defender is behind you, turn quickly and accelerate before h...
Learning Football: Build a strong defence against crosses as a goalkeeper By Santosh Kashyap Published on: We begin with players taking turns crossing the ball high towards the goal from a distance, while the goalkeeper tries to collect the ball. If the goalkeeper yells “keeper”, then it’s understo...
Learning Football: Transition to an impenetrable wall as a goalkeeper By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Throw the ball downwards with force such that it lands midway between the two players and bounces above the head of the other player. Catch the ball at the highest point. Practise a front roll and...
Learning Football: How to press the attacker to win back the ball By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Run forward and meet the attacker midway and put pressure to win or waste the ball. The sequence is run, decelerate, hold position, tackle. When you apply constant pressure on the attacker, chances ar...
Learning Football: Advance your defending play with group practice By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Wait for the opportune moment when you can move in for a strong tackle and win the ball. Remember to keep a check on your distance from the attacker as well as your body position – forward stance and...