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Attacking

The attacking soccer drills in this section aim to help you coach your players to make the most of the opportunities that come their way during a game. We look at ways to create chances for your attackers, small-sided games that will sharpen their reactions in front of goal, and tips on how to coach your attackers to be goal-machines.

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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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Practice: Through the thirds

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

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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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Goals, goals, goals

Give players the chance to score from varying distances and using different kinds of shot. By MIKE VINCENT

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Small-sided game: Passing with purpose

Encourage players to be adventurous and create angles in this three-part session plan.

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Transition and counter

A constantly flowing practice using 3v3 to develop speed of thought and decision making.

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1v1, 2v2, 3v3

Allow players to express themselves and work in small teams in a fun, quick practice.

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Take chances quickly

A fast-paced practice which will encourage your players to shoot from various distances while under pressure.

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Practice: 'Sharks' and 'fishes'

This fun three-part session develops players’ 1v1 skills and increases confidence on the ball.

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Small-Sided Game: 'Sharks' and 'fishes'

This fun three-part session develops players’ 1v1 skills and increases confidence on the ball.

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A changing picture

Players have to adapt to different situations in-game. This quick-paced activity will give them options to consider.

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What are attacking overloads?

How and when do they occur? How can you make the most of them? And how do you coach them?

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Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...

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Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...

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Practice 1: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity, ...

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Practice 2: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.

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Practice 1: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.

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Practice 1: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...

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Practice 2: Learning to counter

This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...

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Practice 3: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...

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Explosive squares

Encourages movement off the ball and teaches players the basics of passing and receiving

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Practice 3: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.

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Practice 2: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.

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Practice 1: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.

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