Fitness and Diet
Fitter teams win more games – it’s as simple as that. Of course, we know that most clubs will not have a fitness trainer or a well-equipped gym. But there is a lot you can do yourself. The drills in this section look at how you can help your players to get fit, stay fit, avoid injury and recover more quickly. How many times have you seen a close game decided in the last 10 minutes because one team is fit and the other is running out of energy?
in Attacking, Fitness and Diet
This is all about teamwork and teammates using the ball or stopping opponents from winning it. Press hard and the defenders will win the three balls in the fastest time MORE
in Ball Control and Footwork, Fitness and Diet
Zinédine Zidane set up a challenge for the Danone Nations Cup. Get your players to try this one and see if they can beat the 20 seconds that it took Zidane MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Tips and advice
Pre-season training may be important, but there is no reason why it can’t be enjoyable too. In fact, using games can play a vital part in both sharpening and bonding your squad. MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Fun soccer games
The Rules Divide players into equal teams, each team has a channel to work in. One player from each team stands at the far end of the channel where a box is placed. The first player in line runs down the channel to the box at the end and plays 10 quick passes with their... MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Small Sided Games
Use this fast paced training game to get two centre midfielders and a defensive midfielder moving quickly into positions to support each other, just like they would in a match. Why use it This is a refresher for players to get into supporting positions when they are near the player with the ball. Set up... MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Soccer drills and skills
This chasing game is great fun for your players but it disguises the amount of skill they need to use to make it work. It replicates the changing pace that players use in matches coupled with skill to fool the chasing player. MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Tips and advice
How? Simply by getting them to sleep more. A good night of sleep is vital to a football player's physical and mental preparation for a game. MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Soccer drills and skills
The best sessions are when you can get your players to use their skill, technique, fitness and most of all their concentration from the word go. Keep them moving and learning with this great exercise, says Dave Clarke. MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Tips and advice
Here are three truths that are worth remembering when trying to maintain fitness or recover from injury. MORE
in Fitness and Diet, Soccer drills and skills
It's one thing to read an interception but a player who is ready and able to move quickly, and get in front of the intended recipient of the pass, will be much better equipped to win the ball. MORE
