In this video clip Coach Schellas Hyndman (Grand Canyon University Head Coach) shares his thoughts on defending pressing.

Overview: 

Level 3 Defending 

• Defense Compactness is crucial in all levels of defending but especially the 3rd Level (back line) 
• The hardest teams to break down are the teams that shift together and efficiently with communication 

• Work rate is essential to defending, probably the most important  
• Important for the forwards to down press and get under the ball (11 players behind the ball while defending) 
• ball drops = defense steps (everyone) 
• Press on long ball fist touch = counter attacks = goals 

For information about how to gain access to Coach Hyndman’s entire presentation, as well as hundreds of other presentations from some of the top soccer coaches from around the county, click the link Glazier Clinics Soccer Vault 

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In this video from a Glazier Soccer Clinic Coach Philip Salyer shares his thoughts on the forwards and their role in team defending.

Overview: 

Coach Salyer begins his series talking about the history of the “lazy forward”. He explains that some forwards are good enough to be lazy but at this level those players are extremely rare. So, everyone on the team must defend in order for the team to be successful. He goes on to say that mentality is key in a forward because most forwards do not think they have to defend. However, a forward is the first line of defense in soccer and is arguable the most important. If he does not defend the midfielders become the first- and at that point you have already lost. Which brings up his next point- midfielder’s must communicate. He also incorporates the 5 components in defense: pressure, cover, balance, compactness, and concentration. Forwards should be defending as much or more than the defenders on the field and should always be mindful of these components. Forwards should maintain goal side defense and pressure the ball on a sprint while cutting passing lanes. In his later videos he discusses the line of confrontations and answers questions from other coaches.  

 

For information about how to gain access to Coach Salyer’s entire presentation, as well as hundreds of other presentations from some of the top soccer coaches from around the county, click the link Glazier Clinics Soccer Vault 

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In this video clip from a Glazier Soccer Clinic Coach Don Williams (Head Coach at father River College) discusses the importance of support and creating angles when in comes to being successful at scoring goals/

Overview: 

Coach Williams explains the best way to score is through support and creating passing angles. He says that most coaches think of a perfect goal coming from a cross then volley or header. However, how much harder is it to jump and head the ball or time a volley rather then passing or dribbling the ball and shooting a shot within the 18- yard box. He says that we should focus less on crossing and more on creating angles and supporting runs. He relates this to the women’s national team and the evolution of soccer through the years.  

For information about how to gain access to Coach William’s entire presentation, as well as hundreds of other presentations from some of the top soccer from around the county, click the link Glazier Clinics Soccer Vault 

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In this video clip from a Glazier Soccer Clinic Coach Ian Feuer (Pro Soccer Goalkeeper) discusses the key coaching points for  the GoalKeeper on free kicks and corner kicks

Overview: 

• Zone vs. Man marking 
• Positioning (body shape) “danger zone” 
• Inswingers vs. Outswinger, weather, age/levels (goalkeeping knowledge 101) 
• Goalkeeper should be bold, be a presence, and be an organizer (gives a scouting story) 
• Emphasizes the importance of goalkeeping confidence (provides his professional story) 
• Come out for every set piece? He recommends it 

For information about how to gain access to Coach Feuer’s entire presentation, as well as hundreds of other presentation from some of the top soccer coaches from around the county, click the link Glazier Clinics Soccer Vault 

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