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Combat 2v2

Players are challenged to attack quickly, and be compact when defending, in this activity.

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Christmas characters

Players select a festive-themed name and then battle for the ball during 1v1s, 2v2s or 3v3s in this exciting game.

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Keep hold of the ball

A foundation-phase practice designed to teach staying in possession when under pressure.

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1v1, 2v2, 3v3

A fun session which gives players a chance to express themselves in a low-pressure environment, and encourages teams to bond and support ...

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Practice: Defending in twos

The four games in this activity provide players with opportunities to learn individual technique as well as visual cues that can help the...

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Danger man

If your opponents boast a player capable of winning the game with a moment of solo genius, then use this activity to coach your team to c...

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Creative in the box

If you want to see your players create more scoring opportunities in the penalty area, use this session to improve movement and creativit...

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Attack! Attack!

Age group: U7 - U14

Set up: Create a 20 x 30 playing area.

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Practice 2: Step on to the pass

A session showing players how to encourage their team-mates to play forward. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with ...

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Practice: Third-man running

This session develops players’ awareness and movement for third-man combinations.

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Mission transition

This practice focuses on a hugely important facet of the game – the transition between defence and attack.

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How to use games and matches in training

A quick guide to small-sided games and group practices - including benefits, limitations and how to get the most out of them.

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What to include in your pre-season sessions

John Allpress, a former Tottenham Hotspur and Football Association player development coach, explores the elements that make up a ...

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Practice: 'Sharks' and 'fishes'

This fun three-part session develops players’ 1v1 skills and increases confidence on the ball.

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Forcing the play

Use this activity to train your players to make opposition forwards go hungry by cutting off their supply lines.

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Moving off the ball

This works on players’ movement to receive away from a defender to create combinations.

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Pass and keep ball

Retaining possession and reacting to transitions is vital for midfielders – this helps players create space to attack.

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When to introduce the goalkeeper role

Introducing the role of goalkeeper at the earliest ages can be beneficial to the development of all players, writes Ian Barker – if it is ...

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How to make your sessions appropriate for your players

When designing sessions, it can be easy to overlook the players’ developmental level. Ian Barker sets out a blueprint for what to include ...

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Warm up: Pressing and covering

This three-part session develops players’ awareness of pressing and covering as a unit.

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Practice 1: To pass or to dribble

Three-part session that encourages speed of thought and positive decision-making with the ball.

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Practice 1: Setting the traps

Coach the techniques, principles and tactics of defending as a unit to win the ball in wide areas.

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Five fun Christmas soccer games

Use these fun Christmas-themed games to put on the ultimate fun, festive session for your players!

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Practice 2: Attacking choices

A session to help your players to develop their decision-making skills in forward areas. Use this session as a standalone activity, or ...

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