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Stephen Constantine

Coaching Sessions

Up, back and through

Attacking

This session is about getting the ball forward as quickly and as accurately as possible. It is very effective at any level, and when it’s done with the right quality, it can be devastating.

In this session we focus on switching play and trying to create numerical advantages all over the pitch. The objective is to exploit the defending team and capitalise on a switch of play by creating goal scoring opportunities. This requires players to be looking to change the direction of play and then either cause an overload or simply catch the opposition off guard.

Corner kick routine

Set Pieces

This session looks at the art of the corner kick routine.

Defending crosses

Defending

This session is designed to rehearse players in defending against different types of cross from a variety of positions on the pitch, so we set things up in such a way that forces our defenders to take up positions that will help them do that. Defending is key to the success of any team and there is nothing quite like a solid back four and a 1-0 win!

Attacking wing play

Attacking

With this session we can get everyone in the team involved in thinking about how can we get the ball forwards as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We want quality and speed in all areas and an end product – ideally a goal. In order for this to happen everyone needs to understand their roles and their movements with and without the ball.

Biography

Most recent role: Head coach, Pakistan national team

Previous teams: East Bengal, Pafos, India, Rwanda, Apollon Smyrni (assistant), Ethnikos Achna, Nea Salamis, APEP, Sudan, Malawi, Nepal

Started coaching: 1989

Highest coaching qualification: UEFA Pro Licence

Biggest achievement as a coach: Leading India to 2019 AFC Asian Cup

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Stephen Constantine

Coaching Sessions

Up, back and through

Switching play

Corner kick routine

Defending crosses

Attacking wing play

Biography

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