Foundation Level
Part of the National Coaching Development Programme
THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
NÍ NEART GO CUR LE CHÉILE
Course Aim
To increase awareness of
Why,
Who, What and How to do
the best job possible
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Foundation Level
Course Objective
At the end of this course, Coaches will be able to
plan and conduct a coaching session for juvenile
players, teach the basic skills of the game and
evaluate performance and provide feedback to
players.
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Foundation Level
Coaches’ Priorities
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Skill Development
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Enjoyment and Participation
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Foundation Level
Football
Skills
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Foundation Level
Catching Skills
• Overhead Catch
• Body / Chest
• Low
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Foundation Level
Kicking Skills
• Punt
• Hook
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Foundation Level
Lifting Skills
• Crouch Lift
• Roll Lift
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Foundation Level
Passing Skills
• Foot
• Fist
• Hand
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Foundation Level
Solo Running Skills
• Hand to Toe
• Bounce
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Foundation Level
Tackling Skills
• Shouldering
• Shadowing
• Blocking Down
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Foundation Level
Evasion Skills
• Changing Speed
and Direction
• Swerving
• Side- Stepping
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Foundation Level
Specialist Skills
• Free Taking
• Goal-Keeping
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Foundation Level
Team Play Skills
• Defending
• Attacking / Scoring
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Foundation Level
Team Play Skills
Hurling / Camogie
Skills
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Foundation Level
Grip & Swing Skills
• Ground / Overhead
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Foundation Level
Stopping Skills
• Ground
• Overhead
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Foundation Level
Dribbling Skills
• Ground
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Foundation Level
Striking Skills
• Hand
• Ground
• Overhead
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Foundation Level
Tackling Skills
• Blocking Down
• Ground Clash
• Hooking
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Foundation Level
Overhead Play Skills
• Doubling
• Batting
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Foundation Level
Lifting Skills
• Roll Lift
• Jab Lift
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Foundation Level
Catching Skills
• Overhead
• Low
• Body / Chest
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Foundation Level
Passing Skills
• Hand
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Foundation Level
Soloing Skills
• Ball Balanced
• Ball Bouncing
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Foundation Level
Evasion Skills
• Changing Speed
and Direction
• Swerving
• Side- Stepping
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Foundation Level
Specialist Skills
• Free Taking
• Goal-Keeping
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Foundation Level
Team Play Skills
• Defending
• Attacking / Scoring
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Foundation Level
Players should
execute all skills on
both the left and
right side.
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Foundation Level
How can these
SKILLS
be developed?
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Foundation Level
Skill Developments
Conditioned
Games
How can
these
SKILLS be
developed?
Small-Sided
Games
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Individual
Practices
Basic Skill
Drills
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Foundation Level
Basic Skill Drills
• Lanes
• Circles
• Squares
• Grids
• Triangles
• Scoring and Fun Drills
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Foundation Level
Teaching a
Skill
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Foundation Level
Teaching a Skill
I.D.E.A
I -
Introduce
D-
Demonstrate
E-
Execute
A - Attend
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Foundation Level
Gaining Attention
1. Gather in a semi- circle
2. Separate ‘Giddy’ Players
3. Gather in Footballs / Sliotars
4. Face players away from distractions and sun
5. Speak with the breeze
6. Coach doesn’t have to be able to demonstrate skill
7. Match task to players’ ability
8. On whistle – All activity stops, players freeze
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Foundation Level
A Typical
Session
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Foundation Level
Suggested Practice Session
1. Warm –up (with ball)
2. Short Skill Revision
3. Demonstrate a New Skill
4. Practice a New Skill – Unopposed
5. Practice a New Skill – Under Pressure (Clock/Opponent)
6. Conditioned Games
7. Small – sided Games
8. Warm - down
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Foundation Level
Mini – Game Rules
For Ages 6-12 Approx
BENEFITS
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GREATER PARTICIPATION FOR ALL PLAYERS
REDUCES CROWDING AND CONFUSION
GREATER SPACE, ALLOWS MORE TIME FOR
EXECUTION OF SKILLS
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INCREASES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING THE
GAME
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REDUCES CHANCES OF INJURY
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INCREASES ENJOYMENT FOR PLAYERS
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LESS CHANCE OF ONE INDIVIDUAL DOMINATING
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Foundation Level
Summary and Review
Keep Winning in Perspective
Losing isn’t Failure
Strive for Excellence in pursuit of
Victory
Children will Risk error to learn – with
Praise and Encouragement
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Foundation Level