Gary Piggott
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Former FA County Coach Developer Current UEFA C / UEFA B FA Coach Developer UEFA A Licence Coach
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Grassroots Football in Essex - My overview for providing opportunities for Clubs and Coaches to provide support, guidance and learning to complement and enhance their knowledge. Please contact me if you feel this would be of benefit to you.
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I was going through some bits and came across this from a Danny and Nicky Cowley presentation, which I thought was a great visual.
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Found a couple of old slides from a Game Model presentation that Danny and Nicky Cowley originally did in December 2021 I think. Though they might be of interest to some on here. 1 of 2
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4 Corner Player Development Continuum: I can't remember where I first saw this sliding scale model, so wasn't sure who to credit.
It may help coaches consider the needs and wants of children and stage of learning they are currently at.
@SundayShare10
Thought provoking.
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Just thought I would add another set of Player Attributes.
Not sure where I first saw them, so can't credit.
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A few practices used on one of the UEFA C courses, focusing on Defending although can also be flipped to have Attacking themes.
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I really like this visual from the Michael Beale book - 11 v 11 Tactical Development Games.
Games within a Game, a really good insight into breaking the game down and simplifying what is often overcomplicated.
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Great day Thursday delivering on Day 3 of the UEFA C.
Some games that helped to encourage core attacking moves.
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Some UEFA C Practices.
Done with an Out of Possession focus, but could also be used with In Possession focus.
Put into your own context and adapt and modify to suit the players you work with, considering their age and stage of development.
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A few 1 v 1 variations to add more problem solving to the traditional type of practice we might do.
Consider Who you are working with, What they can do, and What stage of development they are at.
Make it appropriate for their needs, not yours.
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5 Ways to Create and Score:
Initially saw this when I attended a
@coachdanks
presentation in a conference at SGP.
Took a photo, came out rubbish, so I recreated it.
Thought I would share.
As always put it into your context!!
#SundayShare
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UEFA C Coach Developer Receiving practice from today.
With some Before-During-After considerations.
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Article around Connecting the Parts - England U15, U16 and U18 planning and preparation. (2015) Dan Micciche, Steve Cooper and Neil Dewsnip.
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Looking forward to starting Day 1 of the UEFA C Course in Essex tomorrow. A little peek at the practical element of the day.
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#SundayShare
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Second visual from Danny and Nicky's webinar. With this and the previous visual, please be mindful of where your players are on the their journey. Much of this information may not be relevant at the moment ⚽️👍
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Last day with the FA today as a County Coach Developer after 5 years of being part of a brilliant team that has made a huge difference to Grassroots Coaches and Players. Good luck to everyone going on to new ventures and keep doing what you do 👏👏👏
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A few years ago I delivered the FA Youth Modules.
There was some good information for learners and also some great practices to help transfer some of the theory onto the pitch.
I've given them a revamp and will start to share some of them.
@SundayShare
No 1: Decisions Decisions
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UEFA C Practice Attacking focus. I have purposefully not added any context to this. Within this set up consider what you could do with the players you work with. Attacking or Defending.
As always take into consideration their age, ability and understanding of the game.
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Switching Play: Technique - Skill - Game format.
As with everything I post, put it into your context and make the practice suitable for the players you work with, not just what you want to get from it.
Is it relevant and realistic to their needs and wants?
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Session Templates:
We originally used these as support for learners on the UEFA B courses.
Below is a link to some templates.
You can't change the areas, but you can move everything else.
Let me know what you think.
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Pre-Season workshop tomorrow night. Some examples of practical below.
Emphasising involvement with the ball. No hill running, no doggies, no bleep tests. Lots of variation to help keep players motivated.
Trying to make sure we hit all 4 corners 🟢🔵🔴🟡
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Old Level 1 Game: Diamonds are Forever
As always make it appropriate to suit the age and ability of the players you work with. Lots of fun to had with this game and also a huge amount of returns.
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Much of this can get overlooked when we are too focused on the🔴Technical and Tactical aspects of the game. Always consider the🟢Psychological and🔵Social element too. Great visual from a few years ago based on research at Loughborough University.
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Creating Space:
Old Level 2 Format of Technique - Skill - Game
So many different potential returns from the practice.
As always, be mindful of the age and ability of the players, have realistic expectations and set achievable goals.
@SundayShare10
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Holistic Model adopted by the FA in work led by Craig Simmons. (2006) and has been embedded in coach education ever since. Guidance regarding work that's realistic and relevant for players at the various ages and stages of development they will all go through.
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Enjoyed my time helping to support and develop grassroots coaches in Essex for The FA as the CCD for the last 5 years. Met some great proactive people.
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I know this has been around for quite a few years now however, there will be many who have not seen it yet, Important information that is relevant for all Coaches - Parents and Players to be aware of.
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Good Luck to Danny and Nicky at
@ColU_Official
Thought it was a good time to re-share these slides they presented a while ago.
✍️ 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒.
We welcome Danny and Nicky, with the pair taking charge immediately.
#ColU
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Couple of ideas from a workshop I delivered to a group of coaches the other week.
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A really enjoyable day supporting Colin and Steve on the delivery of the UEFA C Module 2 in Bedfordshire today. Cheers guys 👍
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#SundayShare
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For those who didn't see this posted yesterday. Taken from a Danny and Nicky Cowley webinar. An insight into their planning, which I thought was a great visual.
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Hi all,
I've just noticed that the Level 1 Games I posted yesterday were a bit too small in hindsight.
So, I thought I would post a thread with the larger versions included.
Thanks for the interactions.
I know it's not Sunday, however.
#SundayShare
@SundayShare10
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Turning Theme:
Old Level 2 Format of Technique - Skill - Game
So many returns from the practice in addition to Turning.
Be mindful of the age and ability of the players, have realistic expectations and set achievable goals.
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Every adult who is involved in children's sport should take 10 minutes out of their day to watch this.
This is what a child's sporting environment should be like.
There will possibly be a few detractors 😉
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I thought this could be beneficial for some coaches as a reminder of a few points that they or may not have considered, with regards planning an upcoming session.
By no means definitive.
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Brilliant
@PassNSupport1
webinar tonight with
@Paulmcg8
Part 2.
Well done
@SteveLilley4
for getting Paul back on.
So much good information shared. ⚽️👏👏
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The old FA level 1 and 2 courses officially finished yesterday, a massive contribution from a team of dedicated, professional and outstanding coach educators who have supported Essex grassroots coaches for many years 👏🏻👏🏻
@EssexCountyFA
@EssexCoaches
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Receiving: Technique - Skill - Game:
How will this work in your context?
As always make it relevant for the players you work with.
What would you keep?
What could you adapt?
What else might you add to it?
Don't take anything on face value.
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Finishing Session used on the UEFA C this week:
3 Parts: Technique - Skill - Game
As always, Modify and Adapt to your context, taking into account the age and stage of development the players are at.
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Great day yesterday delivering on Module 2 of the UEFA C course with Steve
@SGBartlettcoach
and Simon. Excellent engagement from the learners both practically and also in our discussions. Well done to everyone involved for your contributions.
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Finishing:
Technique - Skill - Game:
Consider how to put this into your context and as always, make it relevant for the players you work with. Take the players age, ability into account and challenge them appropriately.
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Questioning is an incredibly important part of coaching and can help with:- Checking knowledge and understanding, provoking thought, problem solving, decision making to name a few.
Coaches will need to practice this skill and here is a simple matrix to help.
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Defending Organised:
Previous Level 2 - Technique - Skill - Game:
Put in your context?
What will the players you work with understand?
How might you need to adapt it?
Make it relevant to the age of the players.
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1v1-2v2-4v4-8v8 - Work on either Attacking or Defending themes. You decide where you want to take it and the size of the areas in each part of the session. It depends on your experience and age, ability and stage of learning of the players you are working with.
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Great question and something that many coaches may not take into account.
Constant - Limited Decision Making = Further from the Game
Random - Greater Decision Making = Closer to the Game
Everything is a Trade Off
Some guidance below for those who have not come across this.
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I used to absolutely love delivering these courses. Some of the most relevant and beneficial content for Grassroots Coaches. Lightbulb moments 💡💡
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I was trawling through some old tweets and came across this, that Creag
@creagl
retweeted back in 2019.
I've had a play with it and translated, not personally obviously. Well worth a look, if you have not yet seen.
‘9 reasons why 3v3 with 4 goals and not 7v7 in 2, 5x2m goals is the way forward for 6-10year olds’ - clear diagram on effectively utilising facilities to keep more children in the game for longer - Germany’s plan to create more Sancho’s (dribblers) inspired by Horst Wein
#funi
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Looking forward to delivering one of the new workshops 'When Can We Have A Match' for
@EssexCountyFA
at Garon Park in Southend tomorrow night. Still a few places left.
@EssexCoaches
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I wish I'd known how important Questioning was earlier on my Coaching Journey, rather than telling players.
Here are just some examples of the different types of questions that you could try with the players you work with.
I hope they help you.
Let me know how you get on 😉
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Support Play:
Technique - Skill - Game
Consider how to put this into your context and as always, make it appropriate for the players you work with.
Take the players age, ability and stage of development into account.
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@SundayShare10
A remodelling of an Aaron Danks visual with a focus on Ways to Create and Score. Consider how this relates to your context.
What are you able to work on with your players at the moment and what are they not able to currently understand?
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I put my original post on here yesterday however, I thought it might be worth sharing a larger format.
Up The Steps - In Possession Focus
Part of the delivery on a recent UEFA C course.
Consider the returns the players you work with might get from this session?
What happens Before, During and After receiving the ball?
As always, have realistic expectations of the players.
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Brilliant film from ESPN
Don't be the Coach or Parent that causes this outcome.
Do No Harm
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Practice Spectrum: Dribbling
Unopposed: Opportunity to work on mechanical actions
Interference: Minimal pressure caused by traffic
Overloaded: More relative to the game, not fully pressurised
Game: Are players coping with pressure. Who is having success, who needs more support
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Was doing some prep for a couple of club events coming up this week and thought I would get this out of the archive.
I think I first did this when delivering an FA Level 1 course in 2009?
Still one of my favourites, so many directions you can go with it.
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I'd like to take this opportunity to wish anyone who may happen to follow me on here, anyone I know and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your festive break, if your having one.
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Hi
@Leecosgrove10
Lee, as many have said already the platform is working well.
I think a majority of information leans towards Practical - Technical / Tactical, which is understandable however, I certainly feel that we can give further value.
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Great day on Day 2 of the UEFA C
@AveleyFC
with Simon King / Craig Power.
Excellent engagement and contributions from all of the learners.
Now looking forward to the Peer Group and 1:1 meetings.
Well done everyone.
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I thought I would share a couple of slides from the UEFA C Insight Webinar I delivered for
@power_ray
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Good day yesterday working with the new group of learners on the Shrub End UEFA C course.
Some excellent discussions and contributions from everyone.
Looking forward to the rest of the F2F days and also supporting them going forward. 👍⚽️
@SundayShare10
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Enjoyed delivering the Introduction to Coaching Practical event at the Bobby Moore sports hub in Dagenham last night with
@tsibthorpe_
Well done to all everyone that attended. 👏👏
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4 Corner Player Development Continuum:
Sliding scale model. Wasn't sure who to credit.
It may help coaches consider the needs and wants of children and stage of learning they are currently at.
@SundayShare10
for next week?
Thought provoking.
#TCBPS
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I've been having lots of fun messing about with some old practices and playing with them on PowerPoint.
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Heads Up
Heard the new UEFA C and B Courses will be opening for applications on Tuesday 4th July. Both applications will be open until the 28th July. All information will be shared on in due course.
Read the pre-requisites before applying.
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The England DNA was launched in 2014 and it has had a huge impact on the coaching landscape. Here is a brief overview of the initial intended outcomes. How many coaches still regularly consider the Coaching Fundamentals and Core Elements within our practices and Match Days.
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Hopefully, a vast majority of us consider the 4 Corner Model for training and matchdays.
How do we actually use it though?
One idea of how we could incorporate it into our planning process.
Positions or Individuals?
More work however, it will also develop us.
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Second adaption of an Alan Ackrell practice. Crossing and Finishing.
Give it go with your players and see what returns they get from it.
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We as Coaches cannot bypass learning. Players have to learn the game and become more skilful, which will happen if they Practice, Compete and Experiment.
This visual should remind us of just how many different stages of learning they will have to go through.
With your support.
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UEFA C in Essex - Not on duty today but here are a couple of practices the learners will be involved in. Whole-Part-Whole focusing on Finishing. Learners will also be discussing developing skillful players and session planning considerations.
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Article from Ben Bartlett (2016) Tailored to Suit. A lot of the information in here is very much embedded into the current coach education courses.
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Out of Possession:
You decide what defensive aspect you want to work on.
Some Considerations: -
What do they already know?
At what stage of development are the players at?
How can I challenge them appropriately?
What does success look like?
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Building on last weeks practices which incorporated Passing - Receiving - Movement - Support, here are a couple more progressions. Obviously dependent on the amount of players you work with.
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Defending Outnumbered:
Previous Level 2 - Technique - Skill - Game:
Put in your context?
What will the players you work with understand?
How might you need to adapt it?
Make it relevant to the age of the players.
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Great discussions last night both indoors and on the pitch including... What, How and Why do you plan the way you do. The importance of the🟢Psyc🔵Social elements of player development. Ensuring that what you do is relevant for the players at their stage of learning.
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Hi
@sportacusltd
Here's something that may be of use?
4 Corner Continuum
Was talking about this on the UEFA C course today.
@SundayShare10
Do any of our football coaching friends have any infographics/details from the FA or otherwise on what children should be learning through the age groups? I’m after one in particular that I have seen b4. Any help appreciated.
#footballcoaching
#development
#footballdevelopment
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RWTB Theme: Old Level 2 Format of Technique - Skill - Game.
So many returns from the practice in addition to RWTB. Be mindful of the age and ability of the players and as always have realistic expectations and set achievable goals.
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Coaches - As with any practices you might see, be mindful of putting it into your own context. What changes might you have to make to ensure it's appropriate for the players age and stage of learning. STEP - Challenges and Questions
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#SundayShare
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I had an enjoyable morning earlier, working with some of the coaches from Blackmore YFC. Focus today was all around Session Planning.
Some excellent discussions and contributions from those who attended.
Well done everyone.
Used an adapted planning template from
@Streets_72
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Just thought I would share 4 of the slides off of the L2 to L3 Journey webinar yesterday 👍
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Just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. I think all of us CCD’s have been humbled by the reaction and the realisation of what we achieved as a team
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Half Court Game
Could be a 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 or any numbers you see fit.
So much that you could focus on, dependent on needs and wants.
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Brilliant
@PassNSupport1
webinar this evening with
@Paulmcg8
and
@SteveLilley4
taking a deeper dive into the
6 capabilities. Lots of ingredients for coaches to put into there own context.
Playing in Flow and stopping the Flow
Cheers Guys👍
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Communication with Players:
When I started out, my communication was really poor regarding working with young players.
Not knowing what I needed to take into consideration in that particular environment. However, like everything the more we do it, the better we should get.
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So, I posted this template last week and don't know if anyone could be bothered to have a play with it or not?
Here is a simple idea I threw together since I got back today from holiday, looking at Passing and Receiving theme. Lots more you could add.
@SundayShare10
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Only 6 days to go before the start of the UEFA B Insight Series. Really looking forward to these.
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Differentiation: Simple practice set up's to help promote Passing - Receiving - Movement - Support
Consider age and ability of the players when deciding the size of the areas and what to work on.
Try to set appropriate, realistic challenges and goals for them.
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Mistakes that myself and everyone else will have made, whether they admit it or not.
We are no different to the players, we need to make mistakes in order to learn.
We can get information and knowledge however, wisdom comes later.
If only I knew 20 years ago what I know now.
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Found some Old Level 1 Practices (2012)
You may recognise some similarity to practices that are currently in circulation.
If you've not seen these before or had forgotten them, consider how you might use or adapt them now, with current knowledge? Enjoy 🤔
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