The principles of a coaching session

Safety is your first concern.
Use your aim as an important tool to give your session structure.
Make your explanation effective through explanation, demonstration and/or questioning.
Vary the skill in exercises and game-like situations.
Adapt your exercise if players get bored.
Use the following tools to challenge players:

- Use of space;
- Increase/decrease number of players;
- Time - vary time for an activity or the speed of the players (walk, jog, run or sprint);
- Vary positioning of players;
- Change material, e.g. use two balls instead of one.

Create an environment in which players are not afraid to make mistakes.
Observe players’ performances.
Give attention to individuals, groups and the team.
Encourage player input and make the session interactive.
Maximise players’ physical activity.
Players should feel they have made progress at the conclusion of a practice.
Review the practice.
Make practices enjoyable.