⚽️ The 212 v 113: Defensive Weaknesses (6-aside)

This video breaks down the defensive vulnerabilities of the 212 formation when facing a 113 setup. Through three key scenarios, we'll highlight where the 212 struggles with defensive coverage, player positioning, and space management. This analysis will help you identify and address the defensive shortcomings of the 212 when playing against a more attack-focused system. 

🎉 The Directional 1st Touch Square | 94-P3

This technical practice focuses on improving directional first touches and passing. Set in a 20 by 20-yard area, the drill encourages players to take their first touch with intent, preparing them to play forward or into space. Develop strong technical foundations and see the improvement on match day! 🎉

🎉 Winning Possession in the Midfield | 11-P10

This phase of play focuses on developing the ability to win possession in the midfield and quickly transition to attack when set up in a 4-3-3. Try this one with your team and let us know how it goes! 🎉

⚽️ Movement to Receive Throw-Ins | 96-P1

This new Throw-In practice focuses on improving movement to receive the ball and retain possession during throw-ins. As a crucial part of the game, mastering throw-ins under pressure can make a big difference. This new theme will help your team develop better positioning, communication, and decision-making to maintain control and keep possession in tight situations.💪⚽️

🎉 Technical Movement to Receive | 94-P1

Do you coach 2-to-1's? Then this practice is for you! This technical practice is designed to improve passing and receiving, with a focus on movement and first touch. Players work around mannequins and cones, practicing receiving passes, making quick directional touches, and driving forward to pass again. We have three variations to keep players engaged and sharpening different movement throughout. 💪

Playing the The Number 10 Role - Position Specific

Hi Coaches! I hope everyone has had a good week so far and the prep for the weekend is going well. In case you missed it - have a look at our No.10 position-specific coaching theme, that dives deep into the unique role of the playmaker. We have 5 new practices making up Topic 1: Receiving In the Pockets.

Let us know if you have run any of these with your teams so far and how they went. 🙌

⚽️ Y-Technical Combinations | Warm Up (WU-37)

Let's kick off this Tuesday with a technical warm-up that is all about building fluid passing combinations and movement in a “Y” shaped setup. Let us know how your players got on with this one! 🙌

🔥 Multi-Rondo Time Challenge | 70-P5

This practice is a fun fast-paced, competitive team challenge designed to improve speed, defending, and teamwork. The goal for the defenders is to win possession as quickly as possible across all zones, with the clock ticking from the moment play begins. As defenders succeed, they can join teammates in other zones, increasing the pressure on the possession teams. The team that clears all zones the fastest wins, creating a fun, high-energy competition that tests defensive resilience and communication. 🏆⚽️

🔥 Possession Rondos (433) | 51-P13

Let's start this week off with a bang! This practice is designed to enhance your team's ability to maintain possession in a 4-3-3 formation. The goal for the possession team is to complete five passes in their 4 v 2 rondo before transferring the ball to a different zone, promoting quick transitions and awareness. Players can rotate to support different rondos, while two defenders press to regain possession. Let us know if your players enjoy this one. 🙌