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Training Plan

Playing out from the Back ( Volume 1 )

Playing out from the back is a problem every coach will have throughout the Grassroots Football age groups. In the younger groups a quick high press can be intimating for players and be the cause of a lot of goals... Read More

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

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

Soccer School Ball Mastery Drills

Soccer School Ball Mastery is so important at this level. The more comfortable they are on the ball, the more they will enjoy even the most basic of drills. Most football movements will feel foreign to a kid just starting... 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

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 – Shoulder to Shoulder Battle

Warm Up Drill – Getting your Team Ready This Warm Up Drill is perfect for Pre Match. It will get your team focused & ready to compete. Plus its fun for them too. Set two Cones, Flat Circles / Discs, about... 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