Focusing specifically on 11v11 football and tactical development, these small-sided games prepare players for the challenges of the real game.
The can help develop key areas of team play. Each one is realistic and easy to follow, with the players learning through playing rather than a coach’s instruction.
The 55 games:
Playing Out of Defence
1. Defensive diamond, 2. 2nd line, 3. Find the number 6, 4. Man to man, 5. Full back introduction, 6. Full back outlet, 7. Attacking full backs, 8. Three-zone build-up, 9. Play out v high press, 10. Zombie build-up
Building Through Midfield
11. The horse shoe, 12. Find the number 10, 13. Find the attacking midfielders, 14. Through the midfielders, 15. Quick play in midfield, 16. Extra midfielders, 17. Diamond midfield, 18. Rotating the defence, 19. Midfield rotation, 20. Xavi and Iniesta possession, 21. Pirlo the playmaker, 22. Central overload, 23. Running off the ball, 24. Dribble or pass forward, 25. Forward runs, forward passes, 26. Zig zag through the pitch, 27. Quick passing square, 28. Play through traffic
Final 3rd – Creating Chances to Score
29. Inverted wingers, 30. Line break runs, 31. Line breaking passes, 32. The Iniesta zone (between lines), 33. Between lines / behind to space, 34. Central v wide attack, 35. Play forward or switch play, 36. 1v1 domination, 37. Play off your forward, 38. Composed finishing, 39. Two-touch / all in
Defending
40. High press, 41. Low press, 42. Controlling the opponent, 43. Defensive slide, 44. Defend and counter, 45. Keep play in front, 46. Keep play to one side, 47. Lock in, 48. Press and pass, 49. Press and 1v1, 50. Midfield 3v3, 51. Dealing with direct play, 52. Recover team shape, 53. High-pressing defence, 54. Possession v counter attack, 55. Defend the cross, attack the cross
Dave Roberts
Just wanted to pass along to you my excitement for this book by Michael Beale.
I have purchased many of your books in the past and have been delighted with them all. I will share this with my colleagues at the club as to promote more book sales for you.
This book is a fantastic choice for coaches. Excellent organization of material, great small sided games, and well written. Best of luck to you all!
- Dave Roberts - USA
Jerrod Rumley
Thanks for the resources. Really, top quality stuff.
The manual looks really clean, graphics are sharp, and the templates for a training session are clear.
The only addition would be suggestion for age specifics. It seems to be more of a U10 and up guide.
Overall, love it.
- Jerrod Rumley - BHS Girls Soccer Assistant Coach -Clovis, CA
Denis Norris
The 55 UK Academy Small-Sided Games Manual is excellent.
The individual lesson pages are well structured, well presented and easy to follow.
- Denis Norris - Australia
Steve Paterson
Found it very informative. Precise and easy to follow. Had some clear drawings. Price was reasonable and liked the options available.
- Steve - Ely Rangers AFC - UK