Reading’s Deanne Rose creates and scores a fantastic goal in the WSL. The forward carries the ball from inside their teams half of the pitch, driving into space, before picking the right time to play a 1-2 with a teammate before finishing well. Decision making was key in this goal, the player chose the right moments to dribble, pass, then shoot.
England’s Jude Bellingham scores for Borussia Dortmund against Manchester City in the Champions League. Watch how the midfielder anticipates the flight of the ball, between 2 static defenders to get a touch on the ball right in front of the goalkeeper to give them no chance on saving it. A great example of how a forward player gambling can pay off.
Over the last couple of games there have been a few missed challenges which have resulted in goal scoring opportunities for the opposition. Remember the first principle of defending, trying to delay your opponent…
As you grow it’s important to ensure that you warm up thoroughly and effectively. Warming up your muscles before training and matches wakes them up and gets them going which helps avoid injuries.
In these highlights from West Ham v Tottenham in the Premier League watch the West Ham (in the claret shirts) goal, what do you notice about it?
The goal comes from a quickly taken throw in, 7 seconds after it is taken the ball is in the net. Watch again, keep your eyes peeled for the West Ham’s right back, the number 5, who runs over and takes the throw in quickly before the Tottenham team are set up. As the player takes the throw in the Tottenham player in front of them has their back to the ball, they have no idea the throw in is about to be taken! From this we can learn, when it’s our throw ins look for opportunities to get the play restarted quickly to catch the opposition off guard. When we’re defending get set quickly and try to always face the ball.
England’s Lionesses end their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win against Luxembourg in their first game back on home soil after the Euros win. Watch how the team cut through their opponents by passing the ball quickly and moving into space. Also when they lose the ball they rush to win possession back as quick as possible giving the opposition no time on the ball.
In this short compilation of clips from Southampton’s fullbacks note the intercepting the ball, blocks and tackles made by reading the game. By reading the game we mean anticipating the play, so you are in the right place, at the right time to halt an attack.
You may have seen a young Lionesses fan caught on camera celebrating the Euro semi final win…
Tess was tracked down, appearing on BBC Breakfast speaking to Ian Wright, who spoke passionately about the girls being able to dream about becoming footballers nowadays and gave some advice… scan ๐๐๐
Highlights as England’s Lionesses booked their place in the final with a comprehensive win over tournament favourites Sweden. Despite the score line Sweden had some good moments, but England goalkeeper Mary Earps made a couple of crucial saves in the first minute with the score at 0-0 and in the second half with the score at 2-0.
England game changer Alessia Russo has the bravery to attempt an score an outrageous, back heeled goal in the semi final of the Euros! Importantly after the goalkeeper saved the first attempt Alessia didn’t freeze, or stop, but instead carried on going and got the reward.