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Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance

Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance Weak Foot First – Increasing Distance is a progressive Passing drill that looks to encourage players to use both feet, bring particular focus on the weaker foot first. Small passes to start with give... Read More

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – Round the Back

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – Round the Back Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – Round the Back is another brilliant drill to increase players fitness and it’s all done with the ball. This can be... Read More

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back

Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back Pre Season Endurance Running with the Ball – 1-2’s & Back is a brilliant drill to increase players fitness and it’s all done with the ball. Encouraging strong running... Read More

10 More Brilliant Passing Drills your Kids will Love

The article outlines ten engaging passing drills for youth soccer players, categorized by difficulty and tailored to enhance their skills. Each drill promotes accuracy, teamwork, and communication, utilizing simple equipment like cones and balls. The drills are designed to be... 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

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

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

Chase down the Dribbler

Chase down the Dribbler Chase down the Dribbler is a simple and fun way to start of your training session. It’s fast and high tempo. A good first touch and close control dribbling at pace is key, as is a... 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