Small-Sided Games for Development: Develop players through the power of Small-Sided Games

Small-Sided Games are widely respected as the most important ingredient in a coach's armoury. Small-Sided Games (SSG) are the truest form of football and provide the most realistic scenario for our players to play in. Players commonly find these sessions the most enjoyable and relish the opportunity to play within these. It is common though find, that coaches find SSG’s the most difficult component of the training week to influence. This is because the players have the most creative freedom away from the coaches guidance.However, this book will look to educate and develop a mindset that shows the power of allowing the players creative freedom whilst the constraints on the practice help sculpt the players into players that understand the principles of the game model. The small-sided games used within this practice are unique. Each of the sessions has been taken from a professional club across the world. The book includes sessions from Champions league winners to Australian A-League champions. This book is a real opportunity to add a huge bank of sessions to your gallery. " Read more