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Small-sided game: Turn on the switch

Use this small-sided game to create gaps in the defence by switching play and then making the killer pass

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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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Understanding the English FA’s new touchline restart rule

The FA in England has ditched throw-ins at U7s, U8s and U9s level in an effort to make young players more comfortable in possession. Here...

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Practice 2: The right combination

Develop touch, movement and passing in tight areas to break into space and create.

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Small-sided game: Scan when you can

A session that promotes good awareness of space and the ability to switch the play. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine...

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Your number’s up

You can really challenge your players’ concentration and reaction skills in this fun and fast-paced activity.

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Spot opening – shoot

This is a fast game of rapid one-twos, thinking quickly and, crucially, spotting the opportunity to score goals.

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End-to-end and back

Put a string of passes together in this activity, with the focus on connectivity and receiving.

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5 tips for working with young players with ADHD

Consider these top tips to give youngsters with ADHD the best experience

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Help players to get to know each other

Steph Fairbairn provides her tips for integration and building relationships.

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The RAMP warm-up

Prepare your players for training, reduce injury risk and support them mentally and physically as well. By strength and conditioning coach A...

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Combat 2v2

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

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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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Pre-season tips for grassroots coaches

Integrating new arrivals and getting players match fit are among the challenges facing coaches before each campaign. NATHAN COOKSON ...

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Beating nerves on a return to coaching

If you have been away, keep it simple and get support, says STEPH FAIRBAIRN.

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Combination play - small-sided game

Developing further the movement and interchange of passing skills learned earlier.

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Flying full-backs

Develop your wide defenders’ shooting and crossing skills with an activity that encourages their attacking instincts.

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Small-sided game: Combine and support

Sharpen up your players’ technical skills and reactions to transitions in this three-part session.

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Small-Sided Game: 'Sharks' and 'fishes'

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

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Benefits of using small-sided games

Young players need as many touches as they can get to help develop their first touch, control, passing, shooting and decision-making both ...

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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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Pass or dribble?

Decision-making is crucial – here, the choice is whether to keep the ball or play it to a team-mate.

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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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