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Using games as the focus of training. Challenging players to develop as decision makers. Emphasis on player engagement in reflection & problem solving.

Ireland
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@GaaSense
GAAGameSenseCoaching
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@KeysColm
Colm Keys
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Not sure if I've seen any better passes in Croke Park than that by David Clifford for Sean O Shea goal. Incredible piece of play.
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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This is a great clip to show players why they should ‘move or continue the run’ after passing the ball
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The distance that this score was kicked from is bonkers.
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2 years
Rian O Neill making a mockery of the *scoring zone* with this score 🙈.
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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It looks easy on tape but knowing when to swarm or double team is a fine art. It was exemplified by Tyrone this year. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
Very interesting discussion. Wise words from Didi
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
The forward movement and array of forward moves in football is as good as its ever been. What learnings could players and coaches take from this clip?? 🏀 🏀 #Loop #CutBack #DoubleMove #Reverse
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Some Ciaran McDonald clips that didn’t make the cut in the recent series. The 2nd score is one of the longest scores out of hand I’ve ever seen. Surely top three kickers of a football all time.
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
11 months
Reminder: First 39 seconds of last years Munster final 🙈🙈
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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This is a fascinating discussion to listen to for any coach. 1. Ideas or tactics can be borrowed from other sports. 2. Things change in games & from game to game (tactics, formations etc) but you can rely on your principles of play
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Colin Corkery 💥🚀🙈
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Ciaran Mc 💥 🚀
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Excited to share that we've developed a coaching resource for all ages & abilities in the GAA or LGFA. This fantastic resource allows coaches to design game based sessions, using a unique session builder. Access to 300+ game based activities, skill games and technical games. 👀👀
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Spotted this on Saturday evening. 👀 The loop is a common sight in Gaelic football but this is top notch. A repeated pattern with variation 👏🏻👏🏻Brilliant recognition from #Turbo to cut after the loop 🏃‍♂️
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
Better example of a solo run
@Sachk0
Sacha Pisani
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There weren’t many better than Gareth Bale at the peak of his powers. His breathtaking solo run for Real Madrid against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final 🤯 🧵
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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How to play as a ‘Plus 1’ by Sean Powter. One of the best in the business. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
39 seconds of Munster Final madness
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Watching in real time yesterday, as soon as Galway picked up the break, I thought ‘goal’. Kerry had just gone into the lead 0-15, 0-14. Probably the most exposed the Kerry D were yesterday. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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A trio of ridiculous assists 🎯 from Gearoid Hegarty on Saturday. 😎
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Ciaran Mc 💥 🚀
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2 years
Ciaran McDonald appreciation tweet 🚀 🚀
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Dublin are on another level at the moment. The way they stay narrow up the pitch is brilliant. The second goal from Con, in this clip, is savage. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Re watching Paudie Clifford's brilliant goal v Monaghan and a few things to note 📝 1. How hard he works to get ahead of the ball 2. How often he scans 👀 3. Left and right hand bounce 4. How the opposite hand to foot solo affords him the opportunity to score at the end 🥅
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2 years
Can this be adapted to suit hurling and football?? I think so
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
🎉COMPETITION TIME🎉 We’re giving away 2 yearly subscriptions, worth €100 each, to To Enter: 1️⃣Like ❤️& RT this tweet! 2️⃣Follow @GaaSense Good luck 🚀🍾
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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I love it when a plan comes together!! Great KO here. Well planned out and executed. Could you implement this with your team?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Here’s the same clip from behind the goals. Man to man, passing off runners, denying space etc. There’s a lot going on here. Not easy to do IMO #GAA #ALLIRELANDFINAL
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
MUST WATCH: The communication and organisation in the Derry defence V Tyrone was brilliant. The term ‘many generals and all troops’ comes to mind. They could be a serious prospect in this year’s championship. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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All-Ireland Final 2019: Love this clip. One of the best plays in recent memory. It doesn’t get talked about enough IMO. What would the winners list look like in 20 & 21, if Kerry had closed it out?? In someways this clip defines that Dubs team. How did they do it?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
The art of the swarm/double up tackle #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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So much unseen work goes into building a score. Dublin aren’t afraid to go into corners. It stretches the defence. Recycle & change POA. No contact on the ball. Limited plays on the ball. Exploit the 1v1. @starryboy14 pointed out the Dubs use of the back door cut last year #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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🎉 📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 🎉 Game Sense APP 📱 Coming in January. All resources from at your fingertips. Plan, create, share and enjoy!! #GAA Begin your Game Based journey in 2023. Watch this space 👀 #HappyNewYear #HappyCoaching
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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❤️ the movement and intelligence from Tony Brosnan in this clip. Goes for the return pass & then clears out to leave DC 1v1. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
11 months
Nice share. Worth a listen. via @ADRCoachDev
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
This years NFL has been really exciting. The forward movement and understanding of space is at an all time high. Loops & cutbacks common place now. Only a matter of time before we see it more in the club game #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Loops & cut backs 😎 🎥 🍿
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
The press defence from the dubs is phenomenal. The level of communication and organisation is top class. At times, it looked like they wanted Meath to kick short. Makes planning a kick out strategy very difficult. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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First Pass Forward is a must after winning a TO. The advantage of using a kick pass as that first pass is often understated. Dublin completely take out the Louth defence with two kick passes. Kick pass when you can!! Principle of Play: Get the ball to the next level. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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🎉 📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 🎉 Game Sense APP 📱 Testing finished. Waiting on approval from #AppStore & #PlayStore . Sneak preview here. Exciting times ahead. Begin your Game Sense journey. #GAA #Coaching
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Loops & 3rd man runners. Is this concept firmly embedded in the club game at this stage?? If not, how do you begin to encourage it with your players?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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U-7 or U-9 session. Going to put all of last weeks games together for tomorrow evening. I've added a fun game as a station as well. Should be comfortably able to cope with 40ish by using 5 stations. About ten mins a station & rotate through them. #GAA
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2 years
Leagues starting this weekend. Will we see more innovative forward play?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
Mini Manual of all previous game based activities on coaching kick outs available. 7 games in total (1 unseen until now 😵) & 1 sample session included. If you’re interested then click on the link to access. Would appreciate a RT & Share. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Retrieval is something you can (and should try to) use with any age group. It’s a great way to check for understanding and focus the players minds for what’s to come. #understanding #Principles
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Mike Quirke
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🗣️“Retrieval” Former Limerick footballer Stephen Lavin - now head of @LimerickCLG football development squads & co-creator of the @GaaSense coaching website talks about how to create a learning environment. 🎙️Check out the full episode supported by @PST_Sport here;…
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Changing the point of attack is a huge component of modern day football. Not many better at it than Donegal. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Reading the Game, covering, tackling, distribution & taking the right option. Key elements of the modern day centre back. Hard to find better than this man. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
While some players know instinctively what to do in certain areas of the pitch, it helps to discuss options with them as well. Consider this a framework which still allows creativity. #GAA @GAAmeCoaching @KillersPhair @coachsullylk @murray2_eoin
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
All-Ireland Final clip 2: Second goal from Hegarty. Interesting viewing. Thoughts??
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Just an incredible score 🤩 How many lefties 🦵 in the GAA (past or present) could make that play?? 🤔 #GAA Stephen O Neill??
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Forward movement 🏃‍♂️Making more than one run is a must. The lateral runs here and recognition to empty out are top class. This visual might help your players. #GAA #Coaching #Visual Try the game ‘Crossover’ to encourage your players to explore lateral runs. @GAAmeCoaching
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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1 Theme: Not in possession. Another clip of the Dubs in defensive action. The delay and dictate aspect on show again. Refuse to give up the wing easily. Relentless work rate. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Loads of ways to cut in off the wing on the loop. Encourage your players to explore and vary their runs.
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Brilliant clip of the goal via @SportTG4 Excellent visual of a cut back for younger players
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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How to attack the overload #Derry2024
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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This Derry goal from last weekend was a thing of beauty 😎. So much to like from a coaching POV. Anything that stands out?? 🤔 #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
😎😎😎
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Rewatching the Munster Final. Kerry utilised the keeper V Cork in the same way Tyrone & Monaghan did. Should make for an interesting AI semi-final. Both teams have plenty of time to plan. How would you counter it? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Here's an activity to consider if you're working with U-7s or U-9s this week. Works just as well for hurling and football. A few progressions included as well. #GAA #PlayGames @GAAmeCoaching @DublinGAACoach
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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This weekend, we saw how important a kick out strategy is in Gaelic football. I’m sharing this mini book of 7 kick out games, 1 kick out training session plan & animations again. Feel free to download, share, RT etc. Any ??, give a shout! #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Is ‘crowding the D’ the new ‘Free the D’? Previous Dublin teams may have looked to free the D but this one are creating space in a different but equally effective way. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Looking at the Dublin v Armagh game and comparing the defensive set up of each. Any observations on each set up?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Does every coach in your club use the same language when it comes to tactical concepts, skills, FMS & athletic development?? If they don't, should they? Is there a plan? Would it be more player friendly? Have a look at U-7 hurling language & cues. #Coaching @GAAmeCoaching
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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One point down. 48 mins on the clock. Éanna Murphy delivers a 🚀 of a puck out. Arrows it between a cluster of Limerick defenders. 🎯 Unbelievable puck out!! View from behind gives us a look at how small the margin for error was & a look at the Limerick zone #GAA #Strike
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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A Game Based Approach Skill practice with purpose in the context of a game??? Absolutely!! Game: Battleship 🛳 Fun 🤩 ✅ Skills ✅ Purpose in every kick ✅
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Great example of how to defend the loop #GreatDefending #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Skill practise in a game based session? ✅ Use a whole-part-whole approach OR use a skill game in your warm up. This session was designed on our session builder. Over 300 games to choose from. Print your session or share it with coaches via WhatsApp. Visit
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Coaching your players to move after passing the ball is important. “Move the ball & yourself to move the defence” Pep Guardiola
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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There are many basketball concepts that can be taken and applied to Gaelic games. Certainly the backdoor cut is one that is becoming more popular. Great way to keep defenders honest. #GAA @starryboy14 Can we create a game to encourage players to try and develop the skill? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Loads to like about Derrys defensive efforts against Dublin. What do you like about this defensive stand? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
Based on the last 3 games posted, here’s a sample of a session that you could run for 30/32. Theme = not in possession, sub-theme = delay and dictate in defence. Start with initial game, split panel & rotate through modified & progressive game. Back to initial game to finish. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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This Derry goal from last weekend was a thing of beauty 😎. So much to like from a coaching POV. Anything that stands out?? 🤔 #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Kerrys deep set up for their ‘Bunch and Break’ KO. The extra depth & space makes man on man defending virtually impossible. What would your approach be?? Will the Dublin press be able to crack it?
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Under 8 session from this weekend. Survived the experience. Warm up game, rotated through 3 games & finished with a mini match at the end. Each rotation was 4x1 mins but one of those minutes was for explicit instruction i.e dodging etc Any feedback appreciated. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Can you question 6 year olds during training? Absolutely!! U6 session now added to the live sessions section on the site. (Link in bio) Live commentary is a must at Bord na nÓg 😜 #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Nearly ready to go @ Appreciate all the good wishes over the last week. Here's a little snippet of what's possible on the site. #GAA #GameBased
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
The before & after of Tony Kelly’s awesome point V Limerick. It gives us a little glimpse of what made this game such a spectacle. Kelly given the license to roam & the intelligence from Flanagan, after the score. Unbelievable!! #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Lots of teams focusing on getting numbers back and defending the D. Getting numbers back is important but being aggressive in the D is also vital. Here’s a game ‘Defend the D’ that you can use in training to encourage this. @GAAmeCoaching @KillersPhair @ciaranwhelan_ #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
We worked on delivery and forward movement in our session last night. Game up on the website now. #Coaching #GAA #GameBased
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
6 months
Ridiculous skill from Lee Brennan via @RTEgaa
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Tyrone & the diagonal ball. How can you design a game or session to encourage it?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Cian Lynch 🤩🤩🤩
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Following on from the zoom presentation, here are suggested game dimensions we use. They are just a guide. You know your players best. Don't be afraid to reduce the dimensions to make a game more difficult or increase the dimensions to give a greater chance of success. #gaa
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
1/3 Return to Play = Tomorrow. smiley face😀😃😄😁😆😆😆 If you're planning an U-7 or U-9 session, consider including this game #FlyGoalie #GAA #SmallSided #Touches @GAAmeCoaching @GAATacticalIns1 @GAAlearning @starryboy14
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Declan Hannon’s last 5 mins V Galway. Rarely gives the ball away. Missing for half of the 2019 game. How important will he be on Sunday??? #GAA
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@GaaSense
GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Try introducing something in a warm up that will be the one of the principles of your session. Warm-up game: Kick Pass & Go: Introduces give & go and scanning the field. It encourages players to move after they pass the ball. Kick passing is a focus here. @GAAmeCoaching
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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📣 U6 hurling sessions now being added to the site/app 📣 Games, warm ups, session plans and coaching videos galore #GAA 📱App available on IOS & android 📱 🏎️👀 Top Gear 👀🏎️ #BeginYourGameBasedJourney
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Here’s an introductory game based session that might be useful as you feel your way back into full contact training. 3 games & rotate each group through. Change the dimensions and conditions to suit. Change the numbers of players as we progress past the 29th. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Mayo and Dublin are masters at pressing their opponents. IMO players on the second level and 3rd man runners are vital in beating the press. Here’s a session to work on just that. Focus = practise against the press & working the second level. Animations and games to follow. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
Here’s some considerations when questioning players during a game based session. What works best for you?? #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
As we all get ready to get back to the field for some fun & games, here’s some suggested pitch layouts for different ages and size groups. It might be of some help. Drive link for the PDF:
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
2 years
1/ How can we encourage players to develop the inside runs they make?? Very often we see that ‘straight run’ out to the ball. Try this game. Crossover focuses on delivering the ball & encourages players to explore and rewards them for lateral runs. Animation to follow. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
Get to the level of the ball. Derry are a serious team.
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
3 years
Hurling Session: Hurling through the lines. Put the last three games together, and you get a nice session to encourage playing to the second level and support runners. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
8 months
Some effort by Seanie O Shea via @jcoshea & @clubber
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
The Bounce = Most underrated skill in GAA. High bounce for extra steps, change of direction bounce, dummy bounce, bounce to fend off a player. @pilly66 talked about craft work time in a recent webinar. Allow players time to develop skills at the start/end of a session. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
‘Freeing the D’ is an important attacking principle. Here’s a game that encourages that principle. Simple conditions can be added to encourage purposeful movement & create game progressions. (Limiting a player to two plays at their own discretion to discourage slow play) #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
Theme: Not in possession. Dublin are brilliant at delaying & dictating where the ball goes. They don’t give up the wing or centre. They drop until they can work as a unit. Players always in behind to cover. They pass off men. They rarely jump into the tackle. #GAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
1 year
It’s worth taking a minute to listen to this
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
4 years
Beating the Blanket. Here’s a game that allows players an opportunity to practise attacking against superior numbers in defence. Feel free to change to suit your needs. RT, share & feedback welcome #NotADrill . #GAA @GAAmeCoaching @colmnally @KillersPhair @KehoeYah @OfficialLDGAA
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GAAGameSenseCoaching
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Building on the precious video clip, here’s a hurling game to work on the themes of playing through the lines, 3rd man runners and players on the second level. Missing Link #GAA @NedzerB13 @GAAmeCoaching
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