This week the Titans got a big boost in their offensive threat from a strong performance by Morgan. She played much more comfortably with more control, driving confidently toward the goal throughout the game. With Drew and Justin coming up in support of her repeatedly it wasn't hard for the team to get plenty of shot opportunities. Jaden was our rock in defense, frequently playing back there on her own as the rest of the team was crashing the opposition goal. Danielle spent most of her minutes playing a kind of attacking midfielder position, getting back well on defense but then getting up into the other half when the opportunities presented themselves. I really like to see that sort of free play from my team. I don't want them just aimlessly chasing the ball but if they are seeing opportunities and anticipating the action I don't mind if they get out of position.
The other team gave us a really good game and I tried to get some of our players to watch the way some of the girls on Coach Ridener's team were playing. One of my coaching points this session is "posture" and the importance of being in the right stance when receiving the ball or when moving with it. One player on Coach Ridener's team had a particularly good stance over the ball, almost exaggerated, like a baseball infielder crouching to make a play. As a result she had an amazingly soft touch on the ball and over and over again she was able to settle passes and outlet punts right at her feet then quickly move with the ball with great control. I'd like our players to imitate that more.
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