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U17

Pass Move Dribble Shoot

Pass Move Dribble Shoot is a drill that is designed to encourage the players to pass to move through the sections before getting a shot away. Its also designed to stop the defenders rushing in and making an easy decision... Read More

Pass Follow, 1-2 & Finish

Pass Follow, 1-2 & Finish is a fluent drill that will keep the whole team engaged, moving and on their toes. The quality of the passes is key in this one, both in the long pass and the 1-2. Ensure... Read More

Short Corner Routines x 4

Short Corner Routines Everyone loves a Short Corner ? Don’t they ? Maybe you’ll learn to love them They are playing an even more important part in Grassroots Football, especially in the younger age groups with the heading ban. These... Read More

Heads Up Pass & Move

Heads Up Pass & Move Drill This is an upgrade on a simple Pass & Follow drill and potentially goes against what the kids have always been taught ( eye on the ball ) Play round the cones, so ensure... Read More

First Time Finishing – Hit the Target

First Time Finishing First time finishing is a great skill to master, its not about whacking the ball as hard as you can, its about timing the run, body position and keeping an eye on the ball. This drill takes... Read More

Keeping the Ball – Risk v Retain

Keeping the Ball Keeping the ball is such a key part of football at any level. This drill is designed to help encourage that, and get players thinking about their passes, runs & movement. Mark out a zone just outside... Read More

Crossing at Pace – Area of Maximum Opportunity

Crossing at Pace Crossing at Pace is such a great skill to have and this drill is all about creating that good habit. If a winger has tricks in their locker AND can put a good ball into the box,... Read More

Warm Up Drill – Crossing & Shooting First Time

Warm Up Drill – Crossing & Shooting This Warm Up Drill – Crossing & Shooting is really good in either training or pre match Its another fast paced one, that is continually rolling from one side of the pitch to... Read More

Ball Mastery Drills ( Volume I )

Ball Mastery drills are a vital part of every training session and WILL benefit every player, even if at first they find them boring. These 4 drills will test them with different techniques and movements. Ball Mastery Drills – The... Read More

Back Peddling & Controlling Attacker

Back Peddling & Controlling Attacker – Defensive Drill Back Peddling & Controlling Attacker: This is a really good drill for young defenders to learn about how they can control a situation or attacker without actually having to make a tackle.... Read More