Higher number of breaks in matches Where possible we try to have 2 or 3 breaks in matches. This is to allow our coaches more opportunity to develop the players during the game. At some clubs, coaches shout and scream at players on the sidelines, instructing them at every opportunity. As a consequence, players look for the coach to make their decision and so become indecisive and a mirror image of their coach. We prefer to remain calm during matches. Rather than instruct players on the decision to make, we allow them to read the situation themselves and learn through trial and error. We can in retrospect guide them as to how they could have chosen a better option or praise them for being decisive. However, we do not instruct them whilst they are making the decision.   Telling the players what to do during every decision, can sometimes lead to short term success in getting a result. However the long term affect will be that each player is unable to make a decision for himself and if he does will probably choose a predictable, safe option. It also discourages the players from being aware of their surroundings as the coach becomes the eyes of the player.   The coach has a completely different perspective to the player. Often, the player is in a better position to make the decision. The coach may have a different perspective, and be wrong.   A short term affect of coaches not instructing during the game is that some players can struggle and make poor decisions. This should not be feared as it is an important part of their learning. Their response may also be due to a reliance on their coaches at club level. Instant fixes seldom lead to long term solutions. Therefore having more coaching breaks restricts the time some players are left to play poorly without direct assistance and increases the opportunity to help them improve. By waiting until a coaching break, the coach is able to explain the situation to the player and put it into perspective, rather than in an emotional manner as the game is being played. As a result the coach is able to see a gradual improvement over the game as during each period improvement can be made.