Talking, organising and leading — the skills that make a team click
24 drillsPlayers must call clearly before receiving a pass. Teaches the basic habit of demanding the ball....
Tell a teammate what's around them before they receive — "time," "turn," "man on." Teaches helpful c...
A nominated organiser positions and instructs the back line. Teaches leading and communicating in de...
Players call the press trigger so the unit goes together. Teaches communication as the glue of press...
Constantly look around and call what you see. Combines scanning with sharing information....
A nominated captain sets the tone through effort and encouragement. Teaches leadership through actio...
A leader assigns marking jobs and positions before a corner. Teaches taking charge at dead balls....
Practise responding to a teammate's error with support, not blame. Teaches the culture that keeps he...
Play one round silent, one round talking, to feel the difference. Teaches why communication matters....
The first defender calls who presses and who covers. Teaches communication in the defensive moment....
Recognise and call out good runs and pressing, not just goals. Teaches valuing the unseen work....
The keeper calls "keeper's," "away," or "man on" decisively. Teaches the loudest voice on the pitch....
Every pass must come with a call from the receiver. Builds constant talking into possession play....
Warn teammates of runners and danger before they develop. Teaches proactive defensive communication....
A player leads the team through a warm-up routine. Builds confidence in taking charge and being hear...
Players call "switch," "hold," or "go" to direct play. Teaches communicating tactical decisions live...
Encourage less vocal players to make one call each. Builds communication confidence across the whole...
A leader gets the team set quickly after a goal or stoppage. Teaches taking charge of the reset....
Keep talking and organising even when tired late in a game. Teaches that communication can't switch ...
Practise giving and taking quick, positive feedback between drills. Teaches the give-and-take of tea...
A playmaker calls runs and demands the ball to lead the attack. Teaches attacking leadership....
Notice how posture and energy affect teammates. Teaches that leadership is non-verbal too....
A defender calls the line to step up together. Teaches the communication that makes the trap work....
A game where each player takes a turn as captain, organising and encouraging. The all-in-one leaders...