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The ultimate 9-a-side formation guide

A nine-a-side formation is made up of one goalkeeper and eight outfield players. Here, Carl Wild lists five different 9v9 shapes in which...

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Understanding the relative age effect in youth soccer

What is the relative age effect? Why does it matter in soccer? And, importantly, how should it inform your coaching?

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Age group formation change: get ready for next season

Following US Soccer’s decision to allow members to determine their own age group registration rules, US Club Soccer, USYS and AYSO have o...

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Use PHV to make better training decisions for your players

Peak height velocity measurements can reduce the number of assumptions you make about the current development stage of your players and h...

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Practice 1: To pass or to dribble

Three-part session that encourages speed of thought and positive decision-making with the ball.

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Practice 2: To pass or to dribble

Three-part session that encourages speed of thought and positive decision-making with the ball.

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Small-sided game: To pass or to dribble

Three-part session that encourages speed of thought and positive decision-making with the ball.

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5 ways to resolve a staff personality mismatch

Not all relationships are harmonious - even with your own colleagues. Here are some tips on how to avoid clashes with those who don’t share ...

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Spot opening – shoot

This is a fast game of rapid one-twos, thinking quickly and, crucially, spotting the opportunity to score goals.

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Your number’s up

You can really challenge your players’ concentration and reaction skills in this fun and fast-paced activity.

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Full-back attack

Use this practice to encourage your wide defenders to make supporting runs up field and get attempts on goal.

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5 tips for coaches on working abroad

Heading overseas can boost your network and skills, says Alexander Chiles

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Warm-up: Through the thirds

Develop your players’ ability to play through a crowded midfield with this session.

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Practice: Through the thirds

Develop your players’ ability to play through a crowded midfield with this session.

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Small-sided game: Through the thirds

Develop your players’ ability to play through a crowded midfield with this three-part session.

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How to best organise your coaching sessions

Avoiding complicated practices and being creative with area set-ups will help minimise disruption and give you more time with your players

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Breaking the lines

This possession practice allows players to work on multiple aspects in a game-realistic setting.

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Passing and receiving

A possession-based practice to develop players’ passing, receiving and movement skills.

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Practice 1: Improving turning technique and execution

Develop your players’ ability to turn and execute it effectively. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Practice 2: Improving turning technique and execution

Develop your players’ ability to turn and execute it effectively. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Small-sided game: Improving turning technique and execution

Develop your players’ ability to turn and execute it effectively. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Warm-Up: Defending in our half

A three-part session focusing on defensive principles and developing defensive techniques.

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Practice: Defending in our half

This session focuses on defensive principles and developing defensive techniques.

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