Move The Ball

"Move the Ball" by Larry Mahony is written as a guide for grassroots coaches who are looking for ways to incorporate 5v2, 3v1, and 4v2 rondos to their practices. 

Throughout the book, Mahony makes connections between the rondos and the game of soccer (7v7, 9v9, 11v11). 

The focus of the book is on improving player decision making as well helping coaches be successful in developing players..

Mahony has a philosophy of guided discovery and goes in-depth with each type of rondo, pointing out player decisions and movements, as well as coaching points.

For Mahony, player development is broken down into the following phases:

• Get to know the ball

• Master the ball

• Move the ball

• Move yourself

• Get to know the game

Mahony has over three decades of soccer coaching experience.

He shares coaching tips with regards to asking questions, using slogans, and coaching what you see.  Just to name a few!

This book is a great overview of the use of rondos and how they can help with player development.

Easy to read and comprehend.

"Move the Ball" would be a good companion book to add to your coaching bookshelf!