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Latest posts and updates from the training ground.
Gate Progression Football Drill: 2 Gates to Score
A competitive 5v5 progression game using three small gates per line, plus no-entry end zones to stop goal-hanging.
Fast transition drill - Counterattacks from the wings
This post describes a fast transition drill using the wings that will get your players attacking and defending at full speed.
First touch drill - Great warmup for games and training
Mastering the first touch is crucial for any player. This post describes a first touch drill that can be used as a warmup for games or training.
Striker or Winger: What's the Difference?
Many professional football players can play as a striker or winger. This article explains the differences between these two attacking positions.
Football header drill: Improve your technique with this game
Players should know how to hit the ball with their heads. This football header drill will help your team to do it with precision and power.
Tactical awareness in football - Tips to develop it
Learn how to develop your tactical awareness in football. This post discusses tips for developing it to have a winning edge on the pitch.
Dynamic Defending Drill
Attackers must use wall players at least once, defenders win by stealing and scoring quickly in small goals.
Football clubs open training sessions on YouTube
Most professional clubs have a presence on Youtube. Some run open training sessions that are recorded and uploaded to their channel. These sessions can be used...
Break the Defensive Line and Shoot
This drill recreates a classic midfield-to-striker combination that breaks the last line, beats a defender, and forces a clinical finish.
5 attributes a football coach must have
To be a football manager requires more than a certification. This post outlines the key attributes that great football coaches share.
Restarting from a Long Goal Kick – Drill
Coach your goalkeeper, target player, and defender through a competitive long goal-kick routine with a points ladder for flicks, chest control, and shots.
Restarting from a Goal Kick – Drill
Use this competition-style goal-kick drill to rehearse short build-up, wing progression, and final-third delivery without gifting soft chances.
1v1 Attack to Defence Transition Drill
Help your squad stop counterattacks with this high-tempo 1v1 transition game that flips players from attack to defence in seconds.