Switching play is key to this game look for players taking the opportunity to switch.

Players should be trying to make diagonal passes as they are more difficult to defend. If players are making bad passes get them to take an extra touch. Keep a close watch on the speed and accuracy of the short passes.

Players should be aware of the ball and not lose control over the speed of the ball. If the passes are too slow or to fast the chances of losing the ball are increased. First touch is important so that control of the ball is much easier and is not bouncing off the the players' feet.

You want to see quick short passes and players receiving and making decisions to dribble or pass. Correct players without stopping play and use breaks to make more detailed coaching advice.

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Combinations in Attack

In the attacking third combination play is key to breaking down defences especially when faced with a low block. Clever combination play will catch defenders out making it difficult to predict where the danger is coming from

Coaching Objectives

The important things to look out for in this warm up is weight and accuracy of the passing. When players move to set up a decoy to fool the defenders they must do it with positive movement to make the decoy look realistic. Players must be aware of passing routes and not block each. Speed of play is important so the move is not too slow and break down.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
4 Players
25 x 10 y

What the Players Do

In this passing combination the four players start with two at one end and two in the middle of the area. Player A starts with a pass to player B and on that pass player C is the decoy moving as if to…

Three Ways To Score

In this drill players are focused on creating opportunities to score goals under pressure in central areas of the pitch. Work is in a crowded penalty area with long shots and one touch finishes.

Coaching Objectives

One touch finishing and quick reactions to changing possession, rebounds, miss-kicks and a goalkeeper out of position.

In crowded areas like the penalty area the practice becomes high intensity and mistakes are usually about control of the ball. Encourage short, sharp explosive moments when a player has the ball and create a very competitive environment.

Look for winning 1v1s, good combination play and of course good shooting technique.

I want players to keep an eye on where the goalkeeper is positioned – scan the box, place the shot.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
11 Players
1 main 3 target Goals
4 Bibs
30 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Set the area in front of goal up as shown with two zones marked. Use 6 attackers and 4 defenders who play 3v2 in both boxes. There are three different attacks for the players to work on. Attack…

Four Goals Five Players

Switching play is key, looking to create space and increasing the opportunity of scoring goals

Coaching Objectives

Switching play to find the space in front of the opposite goal with teams attacking goals on both sides of the pitch. Good passing and receiving and finishing skills.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
10 Players
4 Goals
5 Bibs
30 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Play normal 5v5 but if the ball goes out of play a new one is fed in immediately so you need to use helpers if possible. Each team defends two goals and attacks two goals. With five players on each…

Session Overview 1/5

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Combinations in Attack
In the attacking third combination play is key to…
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Three Ways To Score
In this drill players are focused on creating…
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Four Goals Five Players
Switching play is key, looking to create space and…

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Best Ways To Hit The Net

Combinations in Attack

In the attacking third combination play is key to breaking down defences especially when faced with a low block. Clever combination play will catch defenders out making it difficult to predict where the danger is coming from

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Three Ways To Score

In this drill players are focused on creating opportunities to score goals under pressure in central areas of the pitch. Work is in a crowded penalty area with long shots and one touch finishes.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Four Goals Five Players

Switching play is key, looking to create space and increasing the opportunity of scoring goals

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

Combinations in Attack

Three Ways To Score

Four Goals Five Players

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