LYS Coaching Soccer Verbiage
Coaches asked that we all used the same terms for common coaching ideas, so players can easily move from one team to another. Please make an effort to use this set of terms:
Basic Terms:
(Offensive)
Man on - Defender closing down
Turn - Space up field
Settle - Time to control the ball
Time - Head up, and make a good decision
Carry - Dribble forward
Away – GK/Defender is asking for the pressure to leave (kick the ball away to space – NOT BOOT BALL)
Again - Repeat activity (pass, run, shot)
Back/Drop - Open player behind for a pass
Check – Find open space (a pocket) to receive the ball
Easy – Reminds player to stay composed on the ball
Space – Look around and move to the open field
Rondo – Connect passes and keep the ball
Feet – Keep the ball on the ground to feet
Through - Play a ball into space for the forward running on
Angle – Find room for your teammate to pass
(Defensive)
Backside – Turn and find your mark and play defense
Close Down – Defender needs to try to steal the ball effectively
Mark up – Find the nearest defender and mark him
Jockey – Breakdown the defender – DO NOT STAB
Challenge – Try to make a attempt to steal the ball
Get Back – Get to your position
Easy – Delay the attacker