💪 Defensive Recovery Runs | 27-P4

This practice develops players' defensive recovery runs in a dynamic and competitive setting. It begins with a 3 v 1 possession game in the first zone, where attackers aim to complete 5-10 passes before transitioning the ball to teammates in the end zone for a finishing attempt. The defender’s task is to press and screen, trying to win the ball in zone one or intercept during their recovery run into the end zone. If the defender gains possession, they must quickly play to their target player to score a goal for their team. Players rotate as the active defender and target player after each round. As one side completes their action, the other group starts, providing a natural recovery period between sets. 💪⚽️

🎉 Session 753: Maintain Possession to Attack

Elevate your team's passing and possession skills with this session designed to enhance technical ability, game intelligence, and teamwork. We start with a technical passing practice focusing on combinations with one and two touch passing. Next, we move into a breakout rondo that begins as a 5 v 2 possession game and transitions into a full match. Finally, we finish with a small-sided game where players score by maintaining possession, emphasising smart passing, movement, and teamwork. This session helps players develop their passing accuracy, spatial awareness, and ability to play together as a team.

⚽️ 231 v 312 - Organised Defending (7 V 7)

In this detailed tactical breakdown, we delve into the intricacies of employing a 231 formation in a 7 V 7, specifically targeting how this setup stands up against typical formations such as the 312 or 132. We will work through various scenarios, unpacking how your team can defend these situations and win possession. 💪⚽️

🎉 231 v 312 - The High Press

Our Touchtight philosophy offers innovative strategies for organising your team in a 231 formation (7 v 7) to effectively press the opposition during goal kicks. Explore our techniques and insights to counteract an opposition employing a 312 formation, gaining a tactical advantage on the pitch.

⚽️ Dribble, Turn and Drive | Mini Ballers P50

Get ready for a fun and action-packed Mini Ballers practice that develops quick turns, dribbling skills, and awareness! We create a dynamic environment by setting up six pairs of cones around the area and dividing players into two teams. The challenge is simple: players dribble through a set of cones, make a sharp turn, and drive back out, scoring a point for every successful turn. To keep the game exciting and ensure they're always thinking, players can't use the same set of cones twice in a row. The team with the most points at the end wins! This practice not only boosts players' agility and ball control but also sharpens their decision-making and spatial awareness—key skills for any budding football star! 🌟

💎 Passing in a Diamond | 87-P3

This technical practice takes place in a 20 by 20-yard area and focuses on developing passing when playing a diamond setup. We use four mannequins arranged in a diamond shape to help players master passing, movement, and positioning. Players take turns dribbling around mannequins, passing to teammates, and rotating through different positions within the diamond, ensuring everyone stays active and involved. As players become more comfortable, the sequence can be adjusted to increase complexity and challenge. This practice is perfect for building confidence in passing, improving spatial awareness, and enhancing overall team coordination! 🎉⚽️

⚽️ GK Playing Out From the Back | 26-P9

Transform your team's attacking play with this practice, designed to enhance building out from the back and effectively switching the point of attack. In Area 1, players focus on a 3 v 1 build-up scenario, aiming to complete five passes before the goalkeeper switches play to a winger. In Area 2, a 4 v 2 setup unfolds, where the winger, after receiving the switch from the goalkeeper, combines with midfielders to quickly change the play to an opposite winger or player, finishing in one of the mini goals. This practice not only improves players’ ability to maintain possession and switch play under pressure but also boosts their decision-making skills, enhancing overall team performance and tactical awareness. 💪⚽️

🔥 Pressing as a Collective Unit | 25-P4

Develop your team's defensive skills with this dynamic practice, designed to sharpen pressing as a cohesive unit. The session features two teams: the primary pressing team (Red) and the secondary possession team (Gold). The Red team's mission is to press as a unit, disrupt the possession, win the ball, and counterattack to score in one of the mini-goals. Each time a goal is scored or the play breaks down, the Gold team resets in possession to keep the intensity high. This practice not only builds teamwork and communication but also significantly enhances players' ability to press effectively and transition quickly, key skills for success in competitive matches. 🙌⚽️

🎉 Session 756: Mini Ballers - Through the Gates, Knock the Cones & Dance Moves!

This fun and engaging passing-focused session for our Mini Ballers is all about developing accuracy and teamwork! We kick off with a lively warm-up where players aim to knock over cones by passing the ball, helping them focus on accuracy and control. Next, we move into a paired passing practice, where players work together to pass between gates, reinforcing precision and communication. We finish with a playful possession game, where defenders have to dance if they can't regain the ball, keeping everyone smiling while honing those passing and possession skills. This session will boost players' passing abilities, confidence, and enjoyment of the game!