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Importance of the Triangle

The triangle is the key shape in football for several strategic reasons: 1. Two Passing Options at all times: In a triangular formation, each player typically has at least two immediate passing options. This constant availability of options is crucial... Read More

Working in Triangles 2 – Creating the Angles

Working in Triangles 2 – Creating the Angles Following on from “Working in Triangles – Switching Out” which is working in Static Triangles and moving between them. This drill changes the tact and is split into 2 parts. This one... Read More

Working in Triangles – Switching Out

Working in Triangles – Switching Out “Working in Triangles” is all about supporting the player on the ball and giving them options to pass, as the player and / or the ball move, the triangle moves with it. Sometimes it... Read More

Switching Play & Timing Runs

Switching Play & Timing Runs Switching Play & Timing Runs is a great drill thats all about crisp incise passing, good control and timing the run. The wide players must make sure they do not get ahead of the ball... Read More

Dribbling & Passing Interchange

Dribbling & Passing Interchange Dribbling & Passing Interchange is a brilliant way to start off your Training Sessions or Pre match warm up. Its get your players moving, communicating and focused quickly setting you up perfectly for the rest of... Read More

Hold Up & Protect the Ball

Hold Up & Protect the Ball Hold Up & Protect the Ball is a great drill that you can run plenty at the same time. The idea of the drill is to get your players used to physical contact and... Read More

Mingle Sports App

Mingle: The best app for football coaches – team management, stats & media In the dynamic world of football, managing a team effectively goes beyond just knowing tactics and training techniques. Modern coaches need a comprehensive tool to handle team... Read More

Conditional Overload. 1v0 to 6v6

Conditional Overload. 1v0 to 6v6 Conditional Overload is a great way to test your players and how they react to either being 1 or 2 players short, or 1 or 2 players up. How they use and close down the... Read More

6 Week Training Plan – Shooting & Finishing

6 Week Training Plan – Shooting & Finishing For this 6 Week Training Plan – Shooting & Finishing is our focus. This is an example of how to use our Interactive Training Planner ( Free with our Training Plans & Drills )... Read More

Dribbling – Bring it Home

Dribbling – Bring it Home This is a brilliant game for the kids. It really lets them have freedom to run with a ball, whilst working together as a team to win the game. As well as ball control and... Read More