1. Creating Space & Support Play
Coaching Methodology
Command
Question & Answer
Observation & Feedback
Guided Discovery
Trial & Error
Player/Coach Interventions
Coach tells and shows required solution
Coach leads with question to gain response from players
Coach and players observe
Coach asks a question or issues a challenge
Players and/or coach decide on the challenge
Description
I want you to make the pitch long and wide when you get the ball
How can I position myself to either create space for my mate or to receive the ball myself?
Watch Simone.
Do you see how she moved inside, off the line to create a good angle to receive the ball from Josh?
Show me how you can move to give yourself some space
(Highlight the different ways – e.g. blind-side run, move against flow of play, first touch, trick, stand still)
Remind that there is more than one way to achieve the outcome
Try to recognise when to support in front of the ball and when to support behind the ball