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
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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
If your players can stop goals being scored against them – they can’t lose the match. The practices in this session develop your players’ ability to pressure the opponent, get “touch tight” and, ultimately, regain possession for the team. MORE
The chip is an important technique for all players to master. It can be used to lift the ball over an advancing goalkeeper or for lofted passes over a relatively short distance. MORE
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A goalkeeper requires good technique combined with a large dose of bravery to dive at the feet of an onrushing attacker. This session will help teach your ’keeper what to do when a striker is bearing down on goal. MORE
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If a player is quick with his feet, passing and mind, he will beat opponents. This session will help you develop these abilities in your players to help them get past defenders and score a goal. MORE
Strikers often have to play with their backs to goal. Give your forwards the skills to be able to shield the ball and then set it back to a supporting midfielder with this session. MORE
Devastate your opponent by using the width of the pitch when your team attacks. Wales and Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale and his international predecessor, Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, are experts in this art. Teach your players how to make runs like them. MORE
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It’s that time of year when you can give your players a fun session before the Christmas break. This will help the unity of your team and improve your players’ skills at the same time. MORE
‘Tis the season to have a fun, Christmas-themed games session. Just divide your squad into two teams which compete to win the festive challenges. MORE
Ding dong merrily on high, it’s time to inject a little Yuletide spirit into your next training session with this collection of Christmas-themed drills. These festive exercises should being plenty of fun to your end-of-year practice. MORE
Put some festive spirit into your next training session with this Christmas-themed attacking session. MORE
This fast-paced session will develop players’ movement and passing as well as their control, skill and awareness. MORE
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
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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
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
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
