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This has to be one of the best tackles made this year, anywhere in the country. 👏👏

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A roll, a dummy pass and then a precision kick. You won’t see much better. 👏👏

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Message from a coach earlier this evening. Such a simple change and yet a powerful one. 👍👏👏

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An example of game resilience: Colm Cavanagh makes a poor effort at tackling and is easily rounded. Nine seconds later and fifty metres further back, he is there to make a perfect tackle and dispossess an opponent. How many players would have given up after the initial mistake?

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Time for pressure to be applied: If you agree with the following statement, please like and retweet… Authorities must immediately instruct Gaelic football referees to take up positions which minimise their potential to obstruct attacking play.

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A squad of twenty. Fifteen are U16. Five are U14. The game starts with five on the bench. Three of these are U16. It’s very unlikely that all three haven’t been turning up for training. They are subs because the U14s are considered more skilful. This is a common scenario.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

One of the many John Morrison tricks. He printed A3 copies of action pics, laminated them for use in all weathers and set them on the pitch. Then he’d ask young footballers to have a go at copying the action. John left us 4 years ago this week and we still haven’t caught up. 👏

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“You’re laughing at me because I’m different, but I’m laughing at you because you’re all the same!” So said my friend John Morrison. He was so far ahead of us in coaching, taking us aback with his ideas, confident that we would soon see their worth...and we did. I will miss him.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

On a recent podcast, James O’Donoghue said that if a team can build two kick passes into an attack, the chances of finishing with a score will multiply. When you think of it, one of those kick passes could be a well-placed, quick kickout.

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On his third step….at pace…in traffic….and moving away from goal. Don’t try this at home!

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

14 seconds…..2 kick passes…..4 fist passes…..1 goal…..and only a single bounce used. 👏

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@PlayerGaelic

7 months

Three or four players on Sunday using this move before bouncing the ball. Hand underneath, then turned. I haven’t seen it until very recently. Maybe I’ve just missed it being used. It certainly buys them a few strides.

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@PlayerGaelic

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So much to admire here: A 45m carry in 7 seconds. Acceleration as he changes direction. Left hand drop for toe tap and right hand for bounce. Head up between each. Awareness of distance from goal. Balance when shooting at full pace. Space left by teammates. Shot execution. 👏👏

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

Nip this immediately: Players on the pitch who excuse mistakes made by friends and influential players while subjecting others to abuse when they make the same mistakes. If you think it doesn’t happen, open your eyes and ears and act decisively.

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@PlayerGaelic

6 years

I’m not questioning the worth of S&C but there’s something not right about minor footballers being able to rhyme off different types of gym exercises (and their detail) and not having a clue about how to properly execute evasion skills like a roll or a feint and sidestep. 🤦‍♂️

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

One of the most prolific free takers I’ve watched in training, had an extra element to his routine. Between attempts, he ran 4x20m shuttles at top speed. He said it simulated match conditions where he would be called upon to take a free after being active in the attack.

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

Advance mark is a disaster for defenders. At a school game here and all stopping for a second when the whistle goes. Attackers continue to play and defenders on the back foot. A rule brought about by people who bowed to pundits

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@PlayerGaelic

10 months

Glen v Kilmacud One of the best games I haven’t seen in ages

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@PlayerGaelic

3 months

Should we have a 10-point win rule in underage games? Once the margin between teams reaches double digits, the game is won and the victors must play all subs from that point on? Rotate the starting players too. In four U14 games last night, the win margins were 14/18/26/38.

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@PlayerGaelic

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Print it, laminate it, base some sessions on it. If you decide not, make your own list. Whatever you choose to do, don’t turn up at training with your two arms the one length.

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@PlayerGaelic

6 months

How many players would sprint 50m+ to catch the play and finish the move? Watch No.13 make that run and keep his composure to roll the ball into the net. 👏👏

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@PlayerGaelic

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One of the best moves in the final was from Galway. So many positives: >Ball broken deliberately from the kickout >A quick look to confirm no pass was on >Superb evasion skills >Balance and strength on the ball >Angles of support running >No touches between passes and shot 👏

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

I wonder how often players get to practise playing the ball to a runner who is moving away from the kick. 🤔

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

At the GAA conference in January Kris van der Haegen explained one of the key strategies used to help move Belgium soccer from 66th in the world to 1st place over a period of 19 years. Is your county likely to adopt this practice as we seek to provide for all? If not, why not?

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@PlayerGaelic

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The 3v3 rule may be less bother for club refs than we think. Forwards have little or no interest in playing in their own half, chasing back or racing to get ahead of the ball again. They will love it. It’s the best excuse they’ll ever get.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I feel that the vast majority of GAA coaches do not have the time for reading to learn from other sports and from fields other than sport. Is it time for clubs to appoint Coach Developers rather than Coaching Officers to facilitate learning?

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@PlayerGaelic

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If you send this clip to your players, it might spur one or two to start practising the ‘pull back bounce’ that can be so effective. It’s not the type of action that coaches have time to promote during sessions, so a clip may be the better option. A season later it may be used.

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@PlayerGaelic

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A club playing philosophy states: 1. When we have the ball, we move it forward quickly to score. 2. When they have the ball, we win it back quickly to do No. 1. All coaches from U8 to senior please take note. Simple. 😂😂

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

If you play with two inside forwards, would you consider asking them to learn these six starting positions and to decide on one when your team is coming out of defence with the ball? Different starting positions open up new parts of the pitch and offer alternative runs and passes

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

When you have 5 minutes…

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@PlayerGaelic

6 months

Ciaran Daly starts and finishes this move. Watch him 9 seconds in, when he spots a gap and points. Niall Morgan sees him and delivers a perfect pass. In any game, plenty find gaps but ball players don’t even look. Is it because they already know they can’t make the pass?

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@PlayerGaelic

1 year

@ballsdotie What a scornful, unwarranted comment! Do some proper reporting and analysis.

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

So, after several months of writing, drawing, editing, finding a graphic designer, editing again, negotiating with Amazon and getting educated every step of the way, GAMES TO CHALLENGE YOUR COACHING has just been published. Check out for more information

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@PlayerGaelic

8 months

The roll. Are you coaching it?

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Add to your clips library: All the 2s. Watch No.2 carry through the middle. When he is 60m from goal, No.22 runs directly towards him from FF. Not something I would have encouraged until I saw what he did next. His cutback made room for both the pass and his receipt. Perfect.

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

Rossas most experienced defender (Darren O’Neill at full back) was mentor to a goalkeeper and two corner backs, all still U21. It takes a special player to instil confidence in young footballers. So fitting that his nickname is CHIEF. Let’s hope you have a Chief in your club.

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

When lateral play is necessary, it’s better to move the ball quickly. The key to working a shooting opportunity is to get the ball across quicker than the defence can shift over. One touch play gets the ball to the scorer. Slower play would have been matched by opposition cover.

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

3-2-1 A training game to encourage support from deep and opposition forwards to track: Points only 7v7 2 backs, 2 midfielders, 2 forwards One point if a forward scores Two points if a midfielder scores Three points if a back scores. Amend for different team sizes. Good craic.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

I’ll continue to use this clip to promote two-handed evasion. You can move the ball one-handed and not shift your bodyweight enough to dupe opponents. Reaching across with both hands can make the difference. Practise it for the new season.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

As an attacking coach, I see this move as a thing of beauty. >The spacing between players >The out-to-in run >The perfectly timed FF break >The angle of that break to blindside the sweeper >The ball player spotting the FF >The weight of the pass

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

Sunday morning past, at my own club. We can learn so much by just watching games and identifying habits.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Some ideas for coaches who find themselves watching training games and might benefit from having a focus

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

A message for GAA coaches....if you really want to effect change over a season, you must work with individual players. Collective training will do for a majority, but the few who only learn from specific and focussed coaching, may be the cogs you need for the team gears to work!

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@PlayerGaelic

7 months

Which county player gets knocked to the ground, rolls quickly to stand, thinks about getting on his right, sees the problem, spins away from the tackle, evades a block and scores with his left?

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3 years

I’m hearing reports of clubs playing 13v13 and even 15v15 games with U11s. What would possess coaches in this era to decide that a full pitch game for primary aged children would be a good idea? Here are two pitch size and shape suggestions. Choose one type and play 9 a-side max.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Would there still be a place for this type of exercise in your coaching sessions?

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@PlayerGaelic

6 months

Watch 5’s involvement in this move. A jog away from goal. He feigns no interest. A cut and drive inside. Takes the shot before contact. Score. 👏👏

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@PlayerGaelic

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Everything about this is so good, but pay particular attention to the way he lands, the speed of turn and then his acceleration. 👏👏

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@PlayerGaelic

11 months

A few years ago, I asked coaches this question: “What does your club need most to properly develop its existing players?” I received 141 replies. You may find one here to match your own. You may also get an idea or two.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

@evenbetterif The late, great John Morrison gave me the best tip about having those corridor conversations. Stand against a wall and have the student stand beside you against the same wall. Don’t worry about eye contact. Now chat. You are no longer a threat. Conversation, not confrontation.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Watch the move. 3 things to note: 1. Many receivers would keep running towards the passer, closing the gap too quickly. Not Shane. 2. See how he steps back; that gets him two metres of separation and a pass. 3. To get room for a shot, he drives off his right and uses his steps.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

In any squad, big or small, as many as 10% of the players can really struggle in training games. Nobody chooses to pass to them. They tend to run about aimlessly. After a while, they no longer call for the ball. They are easily missed in the chaos of a game. Watch for them.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Shane Walsh may just have proved that Conor McCluskey should get an All Star award.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Worth trying? You decide. 3 zones ABC. Can never be found standing in B. Run into it for a pass, go right through it if the pass doesn’t come or stay outside it for longer if runners are carrying through the middle.

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An U16 club player who regularly sits on the bench will not be on a school team, will not be in a development squad and will not be in the club minor squad. That’s his lot. Be kind.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Spacing….if a player manages to get clear, then teammates must work to keep him in the clear. No silly runs straight at him. Give the ball player room to make his decision.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

In one short clip the same lesson is repeated. No fewer than three defenders crouch/sit briefly before tackling. None manages to make a tackle. Dropping down to spring into action like a cat doesn’t work because we’re not cats. We take too long to get up again and move.

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

When a team scores 4 goals in a county final and 3 of them come from consciously clearing the runway, you get the feeling it might be worth practising things like this.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Excellent information for us all.....and still there will be people who ignore his message. They’ll keep underage players on the bench and always put who they perceive to be their strongest on the pitch.

Coaching the Juvenile Player

@DRG_Coaching

4 years

Darragh Silke on @CorofinGAA player development Developing Players & People Development most important at underage #PlayerPathway Both Sides, Both Feet, Both Hands @DunshaughlinGAA @MeathCoaching @gaaleinster @GAAlearning

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Is he taking a chance or does he know what’s happening next? The dream move that is ‘third man running’. Be Player 1. Pass to Player 2. Take the return from Player 3. Score.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Each pass and receipt is immediately followed by acceleration either on or off the ball. Watch it a few times to see what those bursts do for the attacking team. Look for evidence of acceleration in your training games. If it isn’t there, coach it. Avoid unnecessary slow play.

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@PlayerGaelic

6 years

If your coach:player ratio for U6s or U8s is greater than 1:5 it’s time for a recruitment drive. Think about using an U16 squad on a rota. The players can become your Assistant Coaches, copying your lead and making numbers manageable. You’ll be surprised at the naturals you find.

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

If you use this shape for a 5v5 training game, you’ll learn a lot about individual players and their instincts. Who knows how to use width in attack? Who understands the need to move the ball quickly towards the smaller goal? Who recognises the value of one incisive kick pass?

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@PlayerGaelic

6 years

Tonight I heard a basketball coach on a podcast talking about ‘fake fundamentals’. He described them as drills done in training that have, over the years, become part of the fabric. Unfortunately they bear no relation to what happens in the game eg three man weave is a favourite

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Team talks should be left to a skilled orator. The rest of us should learn to never follow this person with a few messages of our own.

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

12, 15 and 14 combine. When the action pauses, the yellow arrow will trace the run often made by an inside forward…towards the ball carrier and with a defender in tow. Watch how 14 opens up the play by rolling away towards the goal line instead. Show your players and copy it.

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@PlayerGaelic

9 months

The attacking mark is a blight on our game. We give a free shot at goal for simply catching a ball played into an area of nearly 4000 square metres. 🤦‍♂️ It isn’t needed.

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@PlayerGaelic

8 months

If you want to impress upon players the value of being able to get ‘separation’ from an opponent, let them watch this and learn. Watch Con O’Callaghan wait for the right moment, then cut and drive hard to get that yard start on Jason Foley. Too many try it one-paced and fail.

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@PlayerGaelic

6 years

An appeal those writing coaching articles: please simplify things...no more pedagogies, pathways, linear models, paradigms, structural mechanisms etc. I would love to learn from your stuff but it’s hurting my head trying to interpret. Am I alone in this regard? If so, ignore me.

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@PlayerGaelic

3 years

If you play with two inside forwards, do you ever give them ideas on different starting positions as attacks build? Why not trial these in training? We often focus on the runs we want them to make. These runs become even more effective from different starting positions.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

When your attack appears to be stifled, a diagonal kick pass can breathe life into it. Whether we like it or not, attackers and defenders will be drawn towards the ball for a few seconds. All it takes is for one player to see the value of steering clear and a teammate to look.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

No training, no games...what an opportunity to review club coaching practices. Don’t focus on 2020. Take a broader look at what has been the norm in your club. Communication between management teams? Sharing coaching methods? Seeking new ideas? What needs a breath of fresh air?

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

I took delivery of this book today. I’ve spent the last couple of hours browsing through it. What a comprehensive manual. It is absolutely fantastic and it will fast become the instructional bible for GAA coaches. Well done to Ger. If you haven’t got a copy, get one now!

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

“What does your club need most to properly develop its existing players?” I asked 276 GAA coaches this one question. So far, 135 have replied. Here are the summaries.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 months

If you can get teammates to stay wide for longer, things develop.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

No 17 was corner forward in a minor game I watched last week. Every time his team attacked, he moved slowly and warily towards the goal. Not once did he appear comfortable. There are players like No 17 in all clubs. Look for them; coach them; help them feel they belong!

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@PlayerGaelic

9 months

For all league competitions, up to and including U16, it might be an idea for the GAA to rule that: Clubs officially declare that those players in their final year will play ahead of those who are not yet in their final year.

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@PlayerGaelic

1 year

When coaching possession play with young footballers…. 1. Ask them to look long before short 2. Promote 1-2-3s over 1-2s. 3. Practise moving the ball forward quickly. 4. Insist on 4 strides before a bounce or toe tap. Just my opinion. Your thoughts may differ.

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@PlayerGaelic

5 years

Daryl Brannigan Kilcoo - if you haven’t seen his Houdini act to break free from a tight situation, offload the ball and continue his run to collect again and score, get onto TG4 highlights. In the space of about six seconds he goes from ‘no way out’ to ‘goal is on’. Great lesson.

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@PlayerGaelic

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Share with players. Great for learning. Watch it again and again. >First touch clean throughout - passes, catches, solo runs, shot. >Ball moved forward at pace. >Watch for Red 8. His spacing is excellent. His change of pace is well-timed. Right hand bounce. Left foot score.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

I’m still searching for arguments in favour of U15s using a size 5 ball. Here are some arguments for a 4: > Many teams rely on U13s > U15s are better honing their skills without using the same ball as adults > Goalkeepers learn to kick from a tee with a 4 before they use a 5

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@PlayerGaelic

1 year

For anyone who got to Newry today…a few slides from the intro to our practical. To all who came from far and wide, to the Down minors and management and to Steven and St Joseph’s HS….many, many thanks.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

I bring 22 players, you bring 26 to our U14 game. Play 15v15 first quarter. We choose which 15 start. For the 2nd quarter I play my 7 who didn’t start; you play your 11. I add 8 from the first quarter, you add 4. Half time. Repeat. All get 50%+ game time. Some get 75-100%. 👍

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@PlayerGaelic

8 months

Every attacker must learn different ways to beat a defender. Stepping into and across an opponent will increase the chance of winning a free or provide a springboard to get separation. Here, the attacker needed more. He used the defender’s momentum to buy room for the shot.

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@PlayerGaelic

2 years

Picture the scene: The youth coaches from a club meet to discuss the season ahead and decide to set one playing target for all of their teams. The target is the statement at the heart of this diagram. They then ask themselves..”What should we practise?” They agree six foci.

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@PlayerGaelic

6 years

Just 7 weeks since I set up this account, based on ideas and tips I’ve picked up from GAA coaches and those from different sports. If you happen to be scrolling back through them and notice any that might be of help to coaches you know, please retweet. Merry Christmas to all! 🎄

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@PlayerGaelic

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Excuse the blurring, you’ll still see. I’ve paused the clip twice. The first time shows Clifford about to receive. Nothing special. The second pause shows his greatness. Who else would take a long stride before taking the ball, catch it left of his body and make room like that?

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

It makes perfect sense to bring in an outsider to manage your senior team. He will be blissfully unaware of family trees, disputed land, broken relationships and sponsor influence. When he shows signs of learning any of the above, you can replace him without risk of mutiny. 😜

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@PlayerGaelic

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Cillian Burke was the catalyst for Kerry. On for 22 mins. In that time he handled the ball a dozen times, gave 10 passes, broke tackles, drove into the scoring area, broke kickout ball and was directly involved in 4 Kerry scores. Players often get these stats for full games.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Store this for when you get to the pitch again👍

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@PlayerGaelic

4 months

Share with players and encourage them to work on this inside turn. When an attacker runs out from goal to receive a pass, his marker is often right there with him. The attacker uses his opponent’s momentum to cut behind him into the gap before he can stop and turn.

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Eight good exercises, many of which won’t see the light of day: Leitrim’s challenge is the same one facing all of us.....getting coaches to use these regularly when they’re back in their clubs. What might stop them? Confidence issues and concern about how peers might react.

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@PlayerGaelic

1 year

A really good game for working on width and depth. Players will soon learn that a slow build up towards the narrow goals won’t work too often. It will call for longer passes, not withdrawing everyone to defend and moving the ball at pace.

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@PlayerGaelic

1 year

Met up this morning with a man who has worked extensively with club coaches in different parts of the world. I asked if there was anything that stood out as a problem in child and youth coaching. “Too much detail. Coaches give too many instructions. They can’t stop talking.”

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@PlayerGaelic

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There are hundreds (perhaps thousands) of players across the age groups whose scoring abilities are being hampered by one or more of these habits. Even if half of them self correct over time, that still leaves the other half depending on our help. Is that help available?

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

Think about this: A player joins a club, trains regularly, improves slowly and then plateaus. He gets to play full matches for U7s, U9s and U11s in Go Games. He’s then a sub for U13s, U15s and U17s over the next six years. Who can solve the conundrum? He didn’t sign up for this!

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@PlayerGaelic

4 years

I’m going to trial a series of these ‘GOT A MINUTE?’ tips over the next few weeks to gauge interest. Each one of them runs for 60 seconds max. Take a look and have a listen.

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@PlayerGaelic

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True or false? The majority of people coaching Gaelic football do not seek to further educate themselves via books, blogs, podcasts, articles, courses or conversations. They either base what they do on what they remember from playing or they make it up as they go along.

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@PlayerGaelic

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