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Tactics

2v2 Battles

2v2 Battles – Can only score with a 1-2 from the outside. 2v2 Battles is fast, intense and utilises all the players in your squad. Players take it in turns to be in the middle with each game lasting 90... Read More

Small Sided Game: Connect Four

Small Sided Game: Connect Four Small Sided Game: Connect Four is a brilliant game to get your players looking for space. Aim of the game is for a team to score in all 4 coloured coned boxes to win the... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

Attacking Drill: Risky Business

Attacking Drill: Risky Business – How many Points can you rack up ? Attacking Drill: Risky Business is a really good fun drill that makes your players think tactically. They have to choose how many players they want to send... Read More

Learning Positions: 7v7 ( 7 a side )

Learning Positions: 7v7 ( 7 a side ) Moving from 5v5 to 7v7 can be daunting and one of the biggest changes made in the progression of junior football. It’s one of the first steps into what most coaches call... Read More
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