Focus on fundamentals
- Work on mastering passing, dribbling, shooting, defending, etc. Mastering the fundamentals is key.
Know your players’ strengths
- Pay attention to your players’ attributes and tendencies. Use fast players to beat defenders and set up crosses. Use tall/strong players as target men.
Take high percentage shots
- Don’t take low percentage speculative shots. Work the ball into the box and be patient for high percentage scoring chances.
Practice set pieces
- Many goals are scored from free kicks, corners etc. Spend time learning to take dangerous set pieces.
Keep possession
- Don’t rush attacks. Be patient and keep possession until you find or create an opening. Forced attacks often lead to turnovers.
