The principles of play are so important in football, guiding player decisions both in and out of possession. But how well do your players understand them? 

In this episode, FA game insights analyst, Luke Saunders, joins Coachcast to break down the five attacking and five defending principles of play that guide decision-making on the pitch. 

With expert insights and real examples that you can follow along with, Luke shares how coaches can use data and analysis to help players grasp these key concepts and apply them in matches. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• what the principles of play are and why they are essential
• the five attacking and five defending principles
• how to recognise when players are already using the principles of play
• the best terms to use when communicating principles of play with players across different age groups
• practical ways to keep players engaged while working on these principles
• how to tailor session design to focus on key principles 
• the principles in action with real game footage 
• a session idea to bring these concepts to life
• and much more... 

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