Move it!
This fast-paced session will develop players’ movement and passing as well as their control, skill and awareness. MORE
Possession and penetration
Possession is vital but your players shouldn’t keep the ball just for the sake of it. If you play a short passing game, players need to move the ball around to drag opponents out of position and penetrate the spaces left open. MORE
Receiving with the back foot
in Ball Control and Footwork, Practice plans
When a player can receive and control a pass with his “back foot”, it gives him a real advantage. Most importantly, it buys him time so he can see what is happening around him. MORE
Overlap run and reverse pass
A well-executed overlap run can open up space in your opponent’s defensive cover, particularly when it also incorporates a well-disguised reverse pass. MORE
Switching play in midfield
Space can be exposed by switching the play. This means moving the ball quickly from one side of the pitch to the other to change the point of attack. And open space can lead to more chances of scoring goals. MORE
Attack, attack, attack
If your team is losing a vital match, you may decide to use three strikers. This session will help your players develop some useful attacking combinations. MORE
First-time side-foot passing
One-touch passing is a difficult skill to learn and requires lots of practice. However, the reward is that the quicker your team can move the ball, the better chance it will have of slicing open opposition defences. MORE
Don’t dither
One significant way you can increase your team’s speed when in possession is to get your players into the habit of deciding where to pass the ball to before they receive it. MORE
Simple dribbling
in Practice plans, Soccer dribbling drills, Warm Ups
Dribbling with the ball is a skill that must be mastered by all players. This session will help you teach your squad this simple, but vital, discipline. MORE
Take a shot
Players need to practise a variety of shots in pressure situations so they can improve their chances of scoring goals. This session could help you find your best goalscorer – it might not be your current centre forward. MORE
The elevator pass
A lofted pass enables players to send the ball over longer distances. This can elevate your team’s chances of moving the ball into more attacking positions or clear from danger. MORE
Quick reactions
in Goalkeeping, Practice plans
When an attacker is in the act of heading or shooting, the distance between himself and the goalkeeper can be so close the keeper doesn’t get any time to think about how to make a save. This means he has to develop reaction skills. MORE
Xavi and Iniesta
The Barcelona midfield pairing of Xavi and Iniesta have taken football to a new high in terms of passing, creation and domination of the ball. This session will elevate the skills of your players so they can pass and move like these Spanish masters. MORE
The shepherd
Most goals are scored from right in front of the goal so shepherding play away from this area will reduce your opponent’s chances of scoring a goal. MORE
Quality control
in Ball Control and Footwork, Practice plans
Being able to control the ball is one of the most fundamental techniques. Try this drill to get players familiarised with the basic principles. MORE
Speed dribble under pressure
in Practice plans, Soccer dribbling drills
Can your players run quickly and keep close control of the ball when being chased by a defender? If not, this activity will help them run that little bit faster while keeping the ball that little bit closer. MORE
Dive, dive, dive
in Goalkeeping, Practice plans
Diving at full stretch to tip a shot around the post makes great TV but what the instant replay does not show is the hours of practice the keeper has put in to achieve that perfect “Hollywood” image. MORE
One-touch wonders
The ability to increase the speed of an attack through rapid one-touch passing can leave opposing defences in a spin. Teach your players how to do it with this session. MORE
On the mark
The ability to mark an opponent closely is one of the key aspects of defending. This session will help you develop this technique in your players. MORE
On the volley
The technique for passing and shooting when the ball is off the ground is not easy for players to learn. Help your team acquire these skills with this session. MORE
Midfielder’s pass to striker’s feet
Creating shooting opportunities is the only realistic way to win matches. A pass from a midfielder to a forward is one of the best ways your team can do this – and here’s how to teach them. MORE
Defending priorities
When your opponent has the ball it is vital to focus on prioritising areas of danger in your defence. Once these areas have been identified, your team needs to keep the ball away from them. MORE
Cut it out
Teach your players the art of intercepting or “stealing” the ball – like Real Madrid centre back Ricardo Carvalho or Manchester United’s midfielder Michael Carrick – with this session. MORE
It’s a long shot
This session aims to improve the willingness of your players to take a chance and shoot for goal from outside the penalty area. MORE
