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Coach your players to win, control and pass the ball with ease with the help of the following basic football skills and drills. Coach basic ball control skills Talk to any experienced soccer (football) coach and he will tell you that giving your players the ability to control the ball and move with it into... MORE
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When you’re coaching your strikers, a good tip is to get them to make the most of the speed of their thoughts and their feet. This is not just about getting pace on the ball with fast foot speed, but also using quick-thinking and decision-making skills. Key soccer coaching tips for striker skills Coach your... MORE
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A clever backheel move makes a fool of defenders and makes the player using the ball control skill look good. Use this soccer drill and coaching tips to teach your players how to do it. Coach a backheel skill drill Nothing brings a smile to the face more than a good backheel. The skills are... MORE
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Use this soccer drill to coach a variation on the backheel ball control drill by reversing it. The inverse backheel is a trick which involves a spin and a backheel, which changes the ball’s direction and can be used to make surprise passes and even unexpected shots on goal. It can be a very effective... MORE
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Use this soccer (football) drill to coach your players how to control the ball with their first touch. Key soccer coaching tips You’re aiming to get your players using their first touch skills to kill the ball. The basic skills of control are the same whether you control the ball with your feet, thigh, chest... MORE
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Here’s a simple session plan with you can easily run with your U6 or U7 team. Looking for more soccer coaching advice? Also, discover more: U6 Soccer Coaching Drills U7 Soccer Coaching Drills Here’s an actual session plan to run with your team: Soccer warm up drills for U7 session. These should take up about 10... MORE
in Ball Control and Footwork, Small Sided Games
This small-sided soccer game encourages soccer (football) players to use the full width of the pitch because they are not focused on scoring in a goal. It’s like scoring a touchdown in American football or a try in rugby except that players have to work on their dribbling skills and keep the ball at their... MORE
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This soccer drill initially focuses on individual skills such as dribbling, shooting and 1v1 attack and defend. You want to see good technique throughout this soccer coaching session and you should point out any technical errors to your players as you proceed. Soccer coaching skills checklist Do players have the ball under control? Are they... MORE
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Use this fun soccer coaching drill to get players passing, moving in different ways and using their soccer skills to avoid the opposition at the same time. Soccer drill set up Split your players into three teams, such as Brazil, Spain and USA, with three or four players in each team. Put them in a... MORE
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Homework is probably not a popular word with your young soccer players and it’s not something you normally associate with soccer coaching but it can make for better players. Ask them to try some keepy-uppies, passing against a wall – any move that gets them controlling a ball. I like this soccer drill. You don’t... MORE
in Ball Control and Footwork, Small Sided Games
If you are coaching quick feet in your soccer (football) training session, this is a good small-sided game to use at the end of the session to hammer home the skills and techniques you’ve been coaching. It is simple to set up and gives you the chance to see if what you’ve been coaching is... MORE
in Ball Control and Footwork, Warm Ups
This is a great soccer warm-up drill, which you can use during a coaching session to get your players’ minds back in focus. It involves playing a soccer skills game and has a competitive angle. Set up soccer warm-up In a 15m x 15m square put four cones on the corners with a ball on... MORE
in Ball Control and Footwork, Small Sided Games
This is a great small-sided soccer game to get players used to playing against more or less players. It gives them a chance to use their shielding and ball control soccer skills. It’s also a fun game with a competitive edge to keep players motivated. Small-sided game set up Mark out a circle of about... MORE
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Soccer coaching drills that focus on footwork are essential for your goalkeepers. Using hands to make a save is obviously crucial for shot stopping but if the goalkeeper is not in position, they’ll never get the chance to use their hands. Soccer coaching drill tips Fast feet – goalies need to cover the ground as... MORE
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In this small-sided game players get rewarded for holding onto the ball and running with it. The team that covers the most ground will score the most points MORE
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This is a great soccer coaching workout for players of all ages. Get your players running, stopping the ball and controlling it around a series of cones. Players must use skill, technique and agility in this soccer drill. It also needs a soccer brain because your players not only have to control the ball, then... MORE
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In this fun soccer coaching drill, the players with a ball must shield and defend for their life while the defender competes to win possession of the ball. The different sizes and strengths of your players ensure each physical battle is different and a good learning opportunity for defending skills. Soccer drill set up... MORE
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This soccer drill is about coaching your players to use the top of the foot to “cushion” control a ball to improve touch in tight situations such as a goal-kick dropping in to a crowded midfield. The aim of this soccer drill is for your players to be able to bring the ball under instant... MORE
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If you want to improve the first touch of your players, this is a good soccer coaching drill to get them doing it properly. First touch is important so players can get the ball under control quickly, allowing them to make use of any space they have created. Soccer coaching drill tips Players should be... MORE
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This agility warm-up soccer drill has the added attraction of having a competitive element which will appeal to your team. Set up the soccer drill Two players start side by side. One player is the “runner” and the other is the “shadow.” At the start of this soccer drill, the runner is only allowed to... MORE
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Make your training drills fun with this soccer coaching drill from Tony Carr, academy director, West Ham, English Premier League. In the drill players have to react to the next ball from a variety of positions – not only that, they also have to turn and be involved in the next part of the drill.... MORE
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I’ve been getting my young players to use soccer drills that work on controlling high balls. It’s a soccer skill that players need to set themselves up for a shot at goal. I can remember Eric Cantona of Manchester Utd and Leeds fame commenting that every night he threw balls high into the air and... MORE
