Sat.Aug 17, 2019 - Fri.Aug 23, 2019

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Is it OK for a young player to commit a professional foul?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Joe via Facebook: “Is it OK for a young player to commit a professional foul?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you can do: 1. Tweet your questions to us @playerdp, or contact us on our Facebook page.2.

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Defending with a High Line

Player Development Project

In this video session plan, UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright shares a practice designed to help defenders keep a high line and encourage the attacking side to exploit the space. With a strong focus on passing and receiving for the attacking team and communication and balance for the defenders, this practice is an effective way to improve your teams understanding of pitch geography out of possession and get your attackers working on movement in behind into space.