Coaching Vocabulary
Coaching vocabulary at Kewford Eagles covering all phases.
This vocabulary is generic and not age specific in relation to the age-group they are coaching.
Initiate attack/Finish the attack
Make pitch big - spread out
Screening and rotation
Width depth and length
Body shape Open and half turns
Different lines
Triangles and diamonds
Drive or pass
Ball protection
Detail
Weight timing space which foot
Speed disguise variety blindside run
Combinations 1/2s overlaps underlaps takes fakes the Third man running
When and where
Types of movement
Decisions
Overload
Body language
Can we switch
Play away
Front foot -set
Creative be positive be brave
Play between around behind
Passing qualities forward runs forward passes
Creativity
End product
Keep possession
Miss the first defender
Can we switch
Play away
Support underneath
Back foot front foot
Be bright
Support
Stepping
Ball speed tempo
Scan position
Disguise-decisive
Don't mark yourself
Back post
Organising in possession-check numbers
Defending Begin the press/ defend the goal
Starting position
Organise behind the ball lock on
Press Cover balance
Recover organisation into shape
Block shots/ crosses
Decisions
Angle of approach body shape
Set traps
One way when forcing the opposition Down one Side of the pitch making them play that side.
Don't bore watch
First contact
Body language
Manage your back line tuck in narrow off slide across
Not too deep
Hold your back line
Get up keep your shape
No way your back line is
Get out
Delay or press
Make play predictable Force wide
No switch
Pickup/ track runners
Stop crosses/ dominate
Compact
Get to the ball
Grit-desire determination/ decisiveness
Communication
Transitions
Regain 3 to 6 seconds
Starting positions
Organise behind the ball lock on
Recover into shape
Chance to win it back
Stay high
Be aggressive
Don't drop
Proactive
Delay deny dictate
Press
Delay
Drop
Tuck in
React
Front foot
Think forward
Body language – Don’t show disappointment