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FellTop said:
It was a point of example. My main age group for coaching is U21 now. Same principle applies even there. Technique is everything, athleticism is second. I dont know top academy that thinks differently, but may be wrong. I dont coach in lots.
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I think you’re misunderstanding the phrase “agile”

It’s not being used in this context to mean having agility. It means adaptable
 
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Scout73 said:
When i say agile i mean being able to adapt to different formations/positions naturally.

Technically we are very very impressive so now its to improve tactically so we can switch to different formations easily if its needed

Love that people have mentioned 3/4 different formations tonight and its hard to disagree with any of them. I think we will see us play several different formations this season
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Makes sense mate. Thought it may be terminology.
 
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FellTop said:
Rare I disagree with you, and it might just be terminology. Agility is a factor, but after technique. Everything starts from technical ability, at least from a coaching perspective. By technique I mean first touch and the primary play. If your first touch is top class, football is easy, even for lads that arent agile or athletes. It is born out of the old saying the first yard is in the head.

One of the most agile players I can remember is Wanchope. He was like inspector gadget with legs that could reach everywhere. His first touch was dodgy though and he never had his brain in touch with his feet. Carrick on the other hand, or scholes, were far from agile but my good they were players. Add them both together mind and you get Maradonna...

I tell players I coach everything is about the first touch. A great one buys you half a second minimum. A good player needs less than half a second to set the next play.

I am doing 2 sessions a week with a bunch of 6 year olds who are likely academy next season. It is daft I know at this age, but I am.arrogant and dont trust many coaches to do it right. Every single thing we do is about touch and next play being forward. They are a prem league standars group, but it is mad how much they need that fundamental. Loads of dribblers and streey players, not so many 5v5 players.
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I'm really sorry mate but you can't be saying 6 year olds are premier league standard. My son has been at academies since he was 7 and in last few years kids have come and gone. The ones who were good in small sided games can't handle the bigger games. There are so many facets to being a footballer but at professional elite level athleticism is absolutely massive
 
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