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Dario
Dario
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October 17, 2024
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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. 🙌
Dario
Dario
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October 16, 2024
01:21

Technical Movement to Receive | 94-P1

00:00 Intro 00:08 Practice Breakdown00:28 Progression 1: Add a Bounce Pass00:53 Progression 2: 1-2 Pass 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. The session emphasises the importance of timing, positioning, and control as players alternate roles and repeat the sequence from both sides of the setup. 🎉⚽️

🎉 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. 💪
Dario
Dario
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October 15, 2024
01:16

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

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:33 Progression: Diagonal Passes 00:53 Key Point: Receive on the Back FootThis engaging technical warm-up is all about building fluid passing combinations and movement in a “Y” shaped setup. Players move through the sequence with quick one-twos, setting and receiving passes before finishing with a dribble back to the start. This practice emphasises sharp decision-making and precise passing to develop rhythm and confidence in possession, essential for effective team play. Players rotate positions, ensuring everyone gets involved in each stage of the sequence, enhancing their ability to create and exploit space on the pitch.🎉⚽️

⚽️ 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! 🙌
Dario
Dario
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October 14, 2024
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01:15

Movement to Receive Game | 54-P3

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:20 Key Point 1: Constant Scanning00:35 Progression: One Ball - 3 v 3 Game00:50 Key Point 2: Move into Open SpaceElevate your players' passing and movement with this dynamic practice designed to sharpen their ability to find space and support teammates. We divide the field into four equal zones, with one player from each team occupying three of the zones. Both teams start with a ball, working simultaneously to pass to a teammate and quickly move into an open zone. The focus is on continuous movement, quick decision-making, and maintaining spatial awareness as players navigate between all four zones. We can progress this by playing with one ball and creating a 3 v 3 possession game with the same movement constraints. 💪⚽️

🎉 Movement to Receive Game | 54-P3
Do your players need help with their passing & moving into space in games? This dynamic practice is designed to help just that, sharpening their ability to find space and support teammates. Let's make this a great week! 🔥
Dario
Dario
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October 11, 2024
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03:27

How to Play the 10 Role - Practice 4: Function

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:22 Key Point 1: Check Shoulders Before Receiving00:45 Key Point 2: Receive on the Back Foot00:56 Progression 1: Set & Spin 01:15 Key Point 2: No.10 Comes Short to Set01:29 Progression 2: 1 Touch Forward Pass01:53 8 Player Variation02:05 10 Player Variation02:22 14 Player Variation02:38 16 Player Variation02:47 No Mini Goal Variation03:06 Goal & Gk's Variation This practice enhances the No.10's ability to create space and link play in the attacking third. Set in a 30 by 36-yard area with three 12-yard zones, players focus on building up play through the No.10, who acts as a connector between the first and third zones. The objective is for the attacking team (Blue) to work with the No.10 to exploit numerical advantages against defenders, aiming to finish in the mini goals. If the defending team regains possession, they can counter-attack to score in the opposite goals. There are two progressions that increase the challenge for the attacking team and the No.10 once players get comfrtbale with the sequences. This practice not only develops the No.10’s tactical awareness but also fosters teamwork and quick decision-making.

🔥 How to Play the 10 Role - Practice 4: Function

This practice enhances the No.10's ability to create space and link play in the attacking third. How are your players enjoying these position specific prcatices? 🤔
Dario
Dario
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October 10, 2024
01:51

How to Play the 10 Role - Practice 3: One-to-One

00:00 Intro 00:04 Practice Breakdown00:30 Key Point 1: Receive on the Back Foot00:38 Progression 1: Coach Calls a Number & A Colour00:56 Key Point 2: Check Shoulder Before Receiving01:15 Progression 2: Coaches Pass Dictates TouchThis one-to-one practice is designed to sharpen the No.10’s ability to react, receive, and make accurate decisions under pressure. Set in a 20 by 25-yard area, the focus is on developing quick reactions, movement off the ball, and precise finishing. The No.10 must receive, play passes back to the coach, and react instantly to colour-coded calls that dictate their next action—whether it's a quick pass, dribble, or shot on goal. This engaging drill helps players refine their decision-making and ball control in game-like scenarios, building key skills for the No.10 position.

🎉 How to Play the 10 Role - Practice 3: One-to-One

This one-to-one practice is designed to sharpen the No.10’s ability to react, receive, and make accurate decisions under pressure. Repetition is key to developing these fundamental  skills to play the No.10 position. 💪
Dario
Dario
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October 08, 2024
01:20

How to Play the 10 Role - Practice 1: Activation

00:00 Intro00:06 Practice Breakdown00:21 Key Point 1: Receive on the Back Foot00:37 Progression: No.10 Switches OutThis practice is the first in our new position-specific coaching themes and focuses on enhancing the No.10’s ability to receive on the half-turn and combine with midfield teammates. Set in a 20 by 25-yard area, with a central 10-yard circle, this session trains players to improve their positioning, quick decision-making, and link-up play in midfield. Both teams work simultaneously, practicing combinations that flow through the No.10, building from the back and finishing in attacking areas. This session is ideal for developing midfield creativity and fluidity, helping your players better control possession and break through defensive lines.

🔥 The 10 - Practice 1: Activation

This practice is the first in our new position-specific coaching themes and focuses on enhancing the No.10’s ability to receive on the half-turn and combine with midfield teammates. Based on a certain young english talent, this theme will help develop your No.10 into the perfect game-changing player! Keep an eye out for more practices coming your way this week. 🙌
Dario
Dario
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October 07, 2024
01:38

Build Up Play With a Back 3 & 2 Pivots | 43-P7

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown 00:20 Key Point 1: Recognise Space to Turn & Play Out00:38 Key Point 2: Combine & Exploit Space00:50 Progression 1: One Defender Can Press in Zone01:14 Progression 2: 3 v 2 Centrally after TurnoverThis dynamic practice focuses on developing forward passing and build-up play within a back 3 formation and 2 midfield pivots. The session is split into three zones, with three teams of three players in each, supported by two midfield pivot players in the central zone. The possession team works to transfer the ball from one end to the other, utilising the midfield pivots or directly progressing through the back 3, based on the situation. If the defenders in the central zone win possession, they swap out with the team that lost the ball. This exercise sharpens decision-making and movement, crucial for effective build-up play. 💪⚽️

🎉 Build Up Play With a Back 3 & 2 Pivots | 43-P7

Attack the week! This dynamic practice focuses on developing forward passing and build-up play within a back 3 formation and 2 midfield pivots. This exercise sharpens decision-making and movement, crucial for effective build-up play. 💪⚽️
Dario
Dario
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October 04, 2024
01:40

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

In this video, we break 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. By comparing these setups in game-like situations, you'll see how the 113 formation can exploit the gaps in the midfield and wide areas, leaving the 212 formation exposed and overrun. This analysis will help you identify and address the defensive shortcomings of the 212 when playing against a more attack-focused system.

⚽️ 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. 
Dario
Dario
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October 03, 2024
01:15

The Directional 1st Touch Square | 94-P3

00:00 Intro00:06 Practice Breakdown00:21 Key Point 1: Maintain Ball Control 00:34 Key Point 2: Body Shape to Shift Direction00:46 Progression: 1-2 Set Combination 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. Players pass into a central teammate, who must control the ball into a designated square, drive forward, and pass to the end player who takes a their touch through the cone gate. The sequence repeats, with players rotating through stations to keep the flow continuous.By working on directional first touches, players will enhance their ball control and decision-making, key to building confidence and fluidity in possession.

🎉 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! 🎉
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