Do the Boring Things Well
DEFENDING
Close the man with the ball down
Make the player pass backwards (you can’t stop that)
Track your player do not ball watch
Organise at set pieces, take responsibility
No Stupid fouls, right place and right occasion
Keep ball out of out box (90% goal scored in the box)
Block crosses
ATTACKING
Get the ball into the penalty box as soon as you can
Get as many players in the penalty box as we can
Receive the ball when you can see the opponents goal (side on)
Keep the ball moving, passing or dribbling
Quality delivery at all set pieces
Keep ball at throw ins, throw down line, never square
Shoot at every opportunity “hit the target”
Watch the ball hit your foot, don’t look at the goal