Try out this fun session in which two teams compete to win the Easter egg cup. This type of practice makes a great change from your normal style of training and is guaranteed fun for the players. What this session is about Fun games. Building a winning mentality. Team building. What to think about Once […]
Penetrating the opposition is key to creating goalscoring chances. Combination play is a vital part of your coaching strategy and by using this session you can get players to understand how and why linking up in the final third will help your team score more goals. Set up Set up a 30×40 grid, with two […]
This session is all about working with players on movement off the ball, to find and create space so they are getting the ball back and can continue in possession Set up You need balls, bibs, cones and goals. Set up an area 12 x 12 yards for the first part with the second part […]
This fun shooting activity gives all players the opportunity to shoot in a fast paced competitive game. The goal is to encourage young players to shoot when they are in shooting range. Coaches can focus on shooting technique and encouraging players to be CONFIDENT in front of the goal. This game also allows all players […]
Diogo Jota and Rúben Neves, benched as the clock ran down to full time in the FA Cup semi final between Wolves and Watford, could only watch in horror as Troy Deeney won and then converted his equalising penalty. Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo had jettisoned two of his better, younger players in attempting to […]
It is crucial that your first two defending players nearest the ball know what they should be doing when the other team has possession. A pair working in tandem can slow down attacks and win back possession efficiently. What this session is about Players nearest the ball learn their respective jobs when defending. Combining and […]
This session creates chances from crosses and it helps to coach players to move at the right time and into the right places to take advantage of the crosses. Set up Set up an area of 40×25 yards with a goal at each end. We’ve used 14 players. How to play it Split your squad […]
Much of a keeper’s role is about making sure he is in the right position in relation to the ball and the goal, particularly when an attacker is bearing down on goal and ready to shoot. What this session is about Reducing the target area an attacker has to aim at. Training keepers to use […]
Use this fun training game to ensure your players are both quick-thinking and quick into the box for a shooting chance. Players must think quickly so they can be first to the ball and shoot. It’s a great game for concentration, balance and movement. Set up Mark two 5×5-yard boxes in front of the penalty […]
What has been great during the international break in Europe for the Euro qualifying games has been the performance of England’s youngsters, especially the skills of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jadon Sancho. They are so confident on the ball and get into some fantastic positions by using their skills – and boy would having players with […]
