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U18

1v1 Battles – Pass then Defend

1v1 Battles - Pass then Defend emphasizes player development through ball mastery, pace, power, and aggression. Players must quickly seek exit routes upon receiving passes, avoiding defenders. The drill involves a structured setup with specific roles and is designed to... Read More

Pass Move Finish

The "Pass Move Finish" training circuit includes three variations that increase in complexity. Variation I focuses on simple passing and foot control, while Variation II adds a third player for more dynamic play. Variation III intensifies the challenge, emphasizing accuracy... Read More

6 Week Training Plan – Defending

The 6 Week Training Plan focuses on improving defensive skills through four key drills: Back Peddling & Controlling Attacker, Blocking Shots, 5v4 Murderball, and Pressure Cover Balance. Each drill teaches essential aspects of defending, such as positional sense, teamwork, and... Read More

Block the Shot

Block the Shot Block the Shot is all about your defence working as a unit and closing ground down between attackers and the goal as quick as possible. 5 Attackers are split across 3 zones. Wingers have to stay in... Read More

1st Time Pass & Move

1st Time Pass & Move 1st Time Pass & Move is the perfect drill to teach your players how to escape from tight situations or to cut through defences. It will take a while to perfect and its going to... Read More

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout 1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout is a brilliant way to ensure your players have a competitive edge over their opponents. This can be done in teams, or as a straight knockout... Read More

1st Time Passing & Moving Exchange

The 1st Time Passing & Moving Exchange is a dynamic drill aimed at improving players' concentration and passing skills through a series of one-touch passes and positional movement. It involves players passing the ball in a sequence, emphasizing readiness and... Read More

Pass & Move into 1v1

Pass & Move into 1v1 Pass & Move into 1v1 is a brilliant drill that tests multiple parts of your players game. Fast feet and good controlled short passes lead into a long raking pass, a great touch required then... Read More

Defending – Pressure, Cover, Balance

Defending – Pressure, Cover, Balance This is a high intensity fast paced drill that continually switches from Top to Bottom to Left to Right. 3 Teams of 3 playing into 8 mini goals or 4 small goals ( 5v5 /... Read More

6 Week Training Plan – Passing & Moving

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