Importance of soccer players shifting with the ball (Defensive Movement).

Many coaches make the mistake of choosing a Formation and Style of Play that doesn't suit their team, and then trying to make their team fit that Formation and Style of Play.

I don't recommend spending much time teaching Kick-offs since you won't have many of them. SoccerHelp describes a simple kick-off that is easy to teach.

How to choose the soccer formation that gives your team the best chance of being successful.

Try to motivate in a positive way, such as: "Way to hustle Mary!" or, "Win the ball Matt, you can do it!" or, "Way to fight for the ball Tommy!"

41 Tips, Tactics and Soccer Strategies.