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Pep Guardiola Positional Soccer Grid: Used For Cognitive Shadow Play

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 coachdibernardo

This is the full field grid Guardiola uses to teach positional soccer.  I adapted this into a cognitive shadow play training exercise.  You can do this with one team or

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4v4+1 + 8 outside: www.soccersmarttraining.com

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 coachdibernardo

I like this exercise for a lower intensity day.  The field is very small and tight about 36×25 yards to limit running and force quick passing decisions.  We play 2-touch

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Cognitive Attacking Soccer Patterns: www.soccersmarttraining.com

October 24, 2015 coachdibernardo

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Attacking & Defending Corners: Simple & Effective Formations: www.soccersmarttraining.com

October 22, 2015 coachdibernardo

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9v9+3 Neutrals + keepers – 1-Touch Training: www.soccersmarttraining.com

October 12, 2015 coachdibernardo

This training exercise is always a favorite of my players.  The field is the width of the goal box and the length is from the top of the goal box

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Attacking with Width: Soccersmarttraining.com

October 3, 2015 coachdibernardo

This training exercise is one of my favorites because it relates directly to our game model and includes all four phases of play.  Once a team gains possession the yellow

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Pressing To Create The Counter: “www.soccersmarttraning.com” Cognitive Soccer Instructors Course

September 25, 2015 coachdibernardo

My college team worked on pressing in 3 areas of the field this week.  I always like to teach that the counter attack starts when we don’t have the ball.

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Training All 4 Phases of The Game: Cognitive Soccer Instructors Course

September 20, 2015 coachdibernardo

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8v8+1 Rotation of Ball: SoccerSmartTraining Instructor Exercise

September 12, 2015 coachdibernardo

8v8+1(striker scoring for both teams) + 1 GK This game is played using half the field – the white team can score on any of the 4 small-sided goals at

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Soccer Smart Online Cognitive Soccer Instructors Course:

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 coachdibernardo

Soccer Smart Cognitive Online Soccer Instructors Course: Sample Content Sign-up for the course at soccersmarttraining.com Introduction: Developing a player’s ability to process information rapidly, decide upon an appropriate action, execute

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