Perhaps the coach should be considered an assistant to both the game and the players, assisting the latter by furthering their understanding of the former. The coach should spend a little time before each session preparing the practice. This cannot be emphasized enough. Available field space Practice progression Time allotted for each practice segment. A good demonstration is crucial to ensure that players understand what they are supposed to accomplish in the practice.
Good demonstration increases coach credibility and team motivation.
The skill of coaching is to observe the mistakes of players as individuals, or as a team, and to provide corrective information. If uncertain of a mistake's cause, let practice continue Coaching information should be clear and precise. A long, drawn-out explanation of a mistake leads to inattentive players. Naturally, many mistakes occur in practice games. One of the arts of good coaching is knowing when to stop play and when to allow it to continue.