HEADLINES: • No heading in training in the foundation phase (primary school children) • Graduated approach to heading for children in the development phase U12-U16 • U18 heading drills should be reduced, to take into consideration the heading exposure in matches • Don’t over inflate the footballs: use the lowest pressure authorised by the Laws of the Game

Educating players on universal principles of play which are taught to every player in the club. Each player is required to learn these principles and be able to discuss the cause and effect of movement. Much discussion is centered on transition and a considerable amount of time is spent on when transition is likely to occur and the visual cues anticipating change. Systems, tactics are then mapped onto these principles of play.