Threaded through balls
Attackers such as Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka thrive on through balls and score most of their goals with this method. Your players need to develop their ability to make these passes for the forward to run on to. MORE
Traps the way to do it
in Ball Control and Footwork, Practice plans
Being able to control, or “trap” the ball instantly gives your players time to perform comfortably under pressure and in tight situations. MORE
Jockey, tackle, block – stop the shot!
The session tests all the techniques defenders need as individuals to stop attackers from getting shots at goal in 1v1 situations. MORE
Cross town traffic
Tearing an opposition defence apart is exciting and can be done especially well on the wing. But what can you do if the wing is blocked? Cross the ball to the other side and create chaos there instead. MORE
Hold the line
It is the last minute of a cup final and your team is 1-0 up. The opposition is firing long balls and crosses into your penalty area. Can your team remain calm and clear the danger? MORE
Keep it on the deck
Retaining possession of the ball by passing it along the ground in all areas of the pitch requires courage and good technique, but as Spain has proved in recent tournaments, it can be a blueprint for success. MORE
Hot shots
Your attackers will have a better chance of beating the opposition goalkeeper if they strike the ball first time. A goalkeeper or defence is less likely to be ready to deal with such a shot and this could result in more goals for your team. MORE
Midfield maestro
Arsenal and Barcelona are excellent examples of teams that play composed football through their Midfield Maestros (Fabregas, Nasri, Wilshere, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets). This session will help your team launch attacks through the middle of the pitch. MORE
Fit 4 football
in Fitness and Diet, Practice plans
Improving your team’s fitness in the pre-season period could be the key to a winning start. These practices aim to develop fitness through the use of a range of movements, changes of speed and the use of smallsided games. MORE
Block and tackle
in Practice plans, Soccer tackling drills
If your defenders want to be the next John Terry, or Nemanja Vidic, they will need to be able to stop opposition attackers from taking shots at goal. This session will help teach the virtues of blocking shots and tackling players. MORE
Nearest adds pressure
A good defence will be able to pressure its opposition into making a mistake. The rule of this session is that the nearest player to the ball must go to pressure the opponent in possession. MORE
Three steps of team defending
The session will lead your team through three key steps of defending in order to improve the team’s shape and awareness of space. MORE
Attackers defend first
Attackers apply pressure to try and win the ball from the defence and shoot at goal. MORE
Finishing school
To score goals, players need to have the correct techniques and ability to use all parts of either foot. This session will have your players practising a variety of shooting techniques. MORE
Last action hero
All players want to score the winning goal or at least make a skilful run to set up the winner. The key is to have a sound ability in basic techniques. This session puts together a range of techniques in a fun, all-action skills circuit. MORE
Playing out from the back
One of the most attractive and effective ways of scoring goals is to use the entire team by playing the ball out from the back. From the goalkeeper, through the defence and midfield, to a forward who can finish the move. MORE
The lofted pass
An accurate, well-weighted, lofted pass will allow your team to exploit space behind the opponent’s midfield or defence. This does not mean simply hoofing the ball upfield. MORE
Defend against the dribbler
When an opponent who can dribble well with the ball bears down on your team’s defence, it can often lead to a goal against you. Teach your players how to deal with this threat. MORE
Try the triangle
Playing in triangles with three players gives the one in possession good passing options and helps the team maintain possession. MORE
Keep on dribbling
in Practice plans, Soccer dribbling drills
This intense session will hone your players’ dribbling skills. This vital attribute opens up avenues of attack and means your opponent does not have the ball. MORE
In the zone
Teaching your players the art of defensive positioning and how to work as a unit will help stop opposition attacks and that means conceding fewer goals. MORE
Play it out from the back
If you want your team to dominate possession by passing the ball out and upfield, starting with the goalkeeper, your players need to show skill, hard work and courage. MORE
Direction change on the dribble
in Practice plans, Soccer dribbling drills
The ability to change direction at speed is one of the key elements of successful dribbling. Coach your players to leave defenders dazzled with this session. MORE
Use your feet keeper
in Goalkeeping, Practice plans
Modern goalkeepers are as comfortable controlling the ball with their feet as they are with their hands. Having this ability allows them to help their team retain possession after they receive a back pass. MORE
