🎉 Attacking Transitions to Finish | 09-P11

Let's take a look at this medium-sided game which focuses on developing players' ability to exploit overloads and finish! In the first area, a 6 v 4 attacking overload challenges the possession team to finish within six passes. If the attackers miss the shot or fail to shoot within the pass limit, the coach will trigger a 4 v 2 counterattack with the players not involved in the initial attack. If the defenders regain possession in either area, they must pass to their attacking players to initiate a counterattack. This dynamic game helps players sharpen their decision-making and finishing skills under pressure! 🔥⚽️

Exploit Attacking Overloads in the Final Third | 09-P10

This phase of play practice focuses on developing players' finishing ability in the final third. We use two areas, alternating between them. The coach initiates the drill by passing to the attacking team, triggering a 6 v 4 attack. The objective for the attackers is to combine quickly and create opportunities to finish within an 8-10 pass limit. Once the attack ends, play shifts to the other half for another 6 v 4 attack. If the defending team wins possession, they can pass to their attacking teammates in the other half to trigger a counter-attack. We have two progressions that will keep your players engaged and challenge their decision-making in the final third! 🎉⚽️

🔥 Movement in Behind to Finish | 82-P1

This practice focuses on developing passing combinations to create goal scoring opportunities. Three players execute a set sequence, releasing the winger in behind for a 1 v 1 against the goalkeeper. As players get comfortable, a defender can be introduced, intensifying the challenge for the striker to receive and execute the pass in behind. Precise passes and well-timed movements to stay onside are crucial in mastering this drill.🔥⚽️

🎉 Direct Counter From Deep | 08-P11

Engage in this medium-sided game, occupying a full half of the pitch, that focuses on direct counters from deep. The attacking team is organised in a 431 formation and the defending team in a 242 setup. Upon the coach's signal, the attacking team aims to combine and progress the ball wide, scoring within 20 seconds, while leaving only two defenders in the defensive half. Meanwhile, the defending team adopts a low block, focusing on regaining possession and executing swift deep counters to score within 10 seconds. Players must communicate to defend as a unit, time their moments to intercept and display quality decision-making when counter attacking at speed! 🔥⚽️

🔥 Pass and Move to Receive | 85-P3

This simple technical practice focuses on developing passing and movement to receive. Two players start centrally with the rest starting on the outline of the area. Players will combine in the set combination, focusing on one touch passing and timing their movements to receive. Once players are comfortable, we can introduce an extra 1-2 combination to the sequence to challenge players concentration and passing ability. A great technical practice that can be used as a warm up for your session! 🙌⚽️

🔥 Direct Counter From Deep (Low Block) | 08-P14

This 11 v 11 game takes place on a full-sized pitch and focuses on mastering the low block and executing direct counters from deep. The defending team adopts a 442 low block, while the attacking team lines up in a 433 formation. The attackers will start by building up play swiftly in Phase 1 against only two defending strikers. If defenders win the ball in Phase 2, it sparks a 6 v 7 counterattack. Should defenders regain possession deep in their own half, they seek the two strikers as outlets for a rapid counterattack. Midfielders and wingers provide vital support, bolstering the attack with numerical advantage. 

🔥 Improving Final Third Combinations - 11 v 11 | 07-P14

This 11 v 11 practice unfolds on a full-sized pitch, developing build up and final third combinations. The attacking team, in a 443 formation, faces off against a defending team in a 352 setup. In the initial phase, a 6 v 4 situation challenges the possession team to create space and deliver a penetrating pass to their CDM (Blue 6). Once penetrated, the CDM advances to a 5 v 3 zone, aiming to combine and release wingers in the "No Pressure Zones" for penetrating runs and crosses. Inside the box, a 4 v 3 scenario unfolds, with attackers focused on finishing. If defenders gain possession in Phase 1, they counter in a 4 v 6 setup. In Phase 2, a 5 v 7 counter ensues, and in Phase 3, a full-field counterattack takes place.

🔲 The Dribbling Box | BM-14

Let's enhance our players dribbling skills and spatial awareness in this engaging ball mastery practice. Set up 5x5-yard squares (adjust for age), pairing two players per square with a ball. One player becomes the chaser, aiming to catch the avoider. The avoider manoeuvres around the square, changing direction to not be caught. Once the player is caught, the two will switch roles to keep players engages throughout. 🙌⚽️

🔥 1-2 Combinations to Play Through | 84-P12

Looking to improve your players quick 1 and 2 touch passing combinations? This technical passing sequence focuses on this exact aspect of the game. Players will move through the sequence, playing passes and applying passive pressure to the receiving players. Once players are comfortable, we can introduce a 2nd ball to increase the challenge for our players. 🙌⚽️ 

🧤 Goalkeeper Handling, Speed and Reactions | GK-13

This goalkeeper specific training takes place in the 18-yard box, emphasising handling, speed, and reaction saves. The drill involves alternating sprints to touch cones followed by controlled saves from shots by the coach and the opposing goalkeeper, with roles switching after each sequence. Elevate your goalkeeping skills with this dynamic practice! ⚽️💪