INSPIRED, CONFIDENT & EFFECTIVE COACHING
Tony Carr is one of the most influential figures in English football. The former West Ham Academy director has brought through – from the youth team to the first team – players like Glen Johnson, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe.
This session is a multi-themed game that improves your team’s ability to be patient in possession of the ball. MORE
A team needs to be united in defence when under pressure. The focus of the session is defending with two banks of four players. These players work together to reduce space for the opposition to attack and create goalscoring opportunities. MORE
If you can improve your players’ defending from crosses, fewer goals will be conceded. The session focuses primarily on the four defenders and their ability to block a cross or clear the ball from danger. MORE
Teach your team how to keep possession of the ball with the purpose of playing quality forward passes and goalscoring chances will come. MORE
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It is important to provide training specifically for your goalkeepers. In this drill, a keeper guards three goals at the same time. It tests their mobility, positioning and shot-stopping ability. It is also very useful to have others who can play in goal so teach all your squad these skills. MORE
in Practice plans, Soccer dribbling drills
By practising taking on a defender, not only will players acquire basic dribbling skills, they’ll also learn they won’t be successful with every attempt, which is an important step towards giving them the confidence to try things in a match while removing the fear of failure. MORE
It is important to let your players express themselves on the pitch. This will help them understand what each other is likely to do and this can lead to goals being scored. Recreating game scenarios in which players react to the movement of their team mates can teach this. MORE
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Blast your players to top-level fitness and excellent technique with this circuit session. Designed to sharpen skills, it will also help players returning to training from injury or illness. MORE
A disguised pass will often outwit an opponent and can lead to a goal. It will also help your players keep possession of the ball so no goals can be scored against your team. Here’s how to improve your players’ abilities to execute this move. MORE
A defensive unit that can prevent opponents from making penetrating forward passes will stop goals. Teach your players to do this and their chances of winning games will increase. MORE
Central midfielders are key to the development of all matches. Help your “middle men” influence the game by improving their movement and their ability to gain possession of the ball. MORE
Passing the ball at speed will improve your players’ skills in one of the most vital areas of the game – keeping possession. The “passing diamond” will help you teach variations which can be used to lethal effect on match day. MORE
Put fear into the opposition by using overlapping runs when your team attacks. This type of run gives your players the option of using the runner to take the ball or as a disguise. MORE
If your team can master the art of close marking, it can make the opposition’s task of scoring goals extremely tricky and that means your players will have a better chance of winning matches. MORE
A forward player who can hold the ball up with his back to goal can wait for support and give the team a better chance of scoring goals. This is how to “make it stick”. MORE
Keeping possession of the ball means your opponent cannot score goals and you have the chance to create opportunities. The key learning focus for your players is to improve awareness on the ball and patience in the build up process. This is shown by turning away from pressure and “recycling” the ball. MORE
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A keeper who is confident at coming off his line and claiming crosses is a big asset for his team because he can take a lot of pressure off the defence and start counter attacks. MORE
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A good first touch to control the ball, which is followed by an accurate pass and then moving to be available for another pass is a good habit to have. Instil this in your players with this session. MORE
The ability to slide passes behind the opponent’s defence will unlock the line and create goalscoring opportunities for your team. Teach your players the skills to create these chances with this session. MORE
in Practice plans, Soccer tackling drills
Learning how to block tackle correctly will not only help your players’ chances of winning the ball back, but also ensure they don’t injure themselves or the player they’re tackling. MORE
Rapid one-touch passing as performed by Barcelona week-in week-out requires quick brains as well as quick feet. This demanding session puts both to the test. MORE
Developing an arsenal of different shooting techniques will enhance your team’s chances of scoring goals. Use this session to help your players score with either precision or power shots. MORE
Retaining possession of the ball means your team can create goalscoring opportunities and stop opponents from scoring. This tough session challenges players to vary the type and range of their passing while facing different degrees of pressure. MORE
When attackers enter your team’s penalty box they will find it easier to score goals and win penalties. One way of combating this threat is to teach your players the art of defending the edge of the 18-yard area. MORE
