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Combining the 'four corners' in sessions

Experienced coach Ian Barker explores the elements of ’economical’ training.

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Shoot under pressure

A fast game based on getting shots away and blocking them. Players must attack and close down very quickly.

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The four phases of play in soccer

We explain in possession, out of possession, transition to attack and transition to defence.

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Practice 2: Delay for support

Three-part session to develop defenders’ ability to delay their opponents until help arrives.

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Practice 2: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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Practice 3: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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Practice 1: Delay for support

Three-part session to develop defenders’ ability to delay their opponents until help arrives.

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Practice 3: Delay for support

Three-part session to develop defenders’ ability to delay their opponents until help arrives.

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The psychology of goalkeeping

Elite women’s goalkeeping coach Dan Smith on psychology of shot-stopping.

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Practice 1: Winning the ball

Three-part session to master the ‘four S’s’ of defending – sprint, slow down, side-on, steal.

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Force them wide

Activity to help players learn how to protect the centre of the pitch in the defensive third.

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Small-sided game: Pressed into action

Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Practice: Pressed into action

Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Warm-up: Pressed into action

Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Zonal marking: your set-piece salvation?

It’s not just for the pros – many young players will also respond well to the much-maligned system once they understand their roles in it, ...

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Execute the high press

Developing players’ ability to work as a unit and apply pressure up the pitch.

Featured Coaches

Ben Bartlett

Head of Academy Coaching

Former Head of Academy Coaching at Fulham FC, Ben spent 12 years redefining the coaching pathway at the English FA.

Ian Barker

Director of Coach Education

Former Director of coaching education at United Soccer Coaches, Ian has an unparalleled knowledge of the challenges facing youth coaches

Michael Beale

Championship Manager

One of the world’s most-highly regarded coaches, Michael has authored a number of books with Soccer Coach Weekly

Samantha Snow

Grassroots Director

Sam is Executive Director of Bluesprings Soccer Association and delivers coaching courses for US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches.

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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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Mastering positioning

Helps players understand how to change their position, whether their team has the ball or not.

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Prepare players for the move to seven-a-side

Larger goals, more decision-making, positional principles to learn... Carl Wild provides a guide for coaches whose teams are taking the ...

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How to warm up your goalkeeper on match day

Keep it consistent and base it on your match plan: James Mayley’s guide to preparing your shot-stoppers on a physical, technical, tactical ...

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Pressing to dictate

Work on the pressing of the front three to force the play in a particular direction.

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Practice 2: We’re outnumbered!

Three-part session to help defenders protect the goal when they are short-handed.

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Practice 1: We’re outnumbered!

Three-part session to help defenders protect the goal when they are short-handed.

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Small-sided game: We’re outnumbered!

Three-part session to help defenders protect the goal when they are short-handed.

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