Skill Training Certificate - Skill Acquisition Phase
On the Skill Training Certificate coaches will participate in a short theory session and then apply the information from the theory session out on the pitch.
The course focuses on the Skill Acquisition Phase, with the focus being on developing a players technical ability. To best achieve this, players technical development has been broken down in 4 'core' game skills:
- First Touch - receiving a pass.
- Striking the Ball - passing and finishing.
- Running with the Ball - changing direction and running at speed.
- 1v1 - deception and defending.
The course will teach participants how to provide opportunities for players to repeatedly carry out one of the above skills in a session. You'll learn how to plan a session where one theme is applied to different exercises allowing player to have opportunities to use a certain skill in a variety of situations.
The emphasis of the course being how critical to a players learning that repetition of particular skill in varying situations will allow them to perform more effectively during a match.
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