⚽️ 🔁 Score and Back Game | 86-P2

Looking to enhance your players' dribbling, running, and finishing skills? This fun, dynamic practice will keep everyone engaged and on their toes. Players start by dribbling around the first area, waiting for the coach's call. When a number is called, the three players assigned to that number must break out, dribble through the middle zone, and finish in any mini goal. A missed goal means they’re out and must run behind the goal to collect balls. Scoring players retrieve their ball and rejoin the initial dribbling zone, ready for the next challenge. This practice helps players build confidence in their dribbling, identify open spaces, and drive towards the goal with determination! 🔥⚽️

🔲 The Shapes Game | Mini Ballers P38

This engaging Mini Ballers practice introduces the concept of shapes in a fun passing exercise. We mark out various areas, each with different shapes and sizes. Players will pass within the shape for a set period, until you call for them to move to a different shape. Each team must keep count of their passes within each shape, and the team with the most passes after a full round wins the exercise. This practice combines fun and learning, helping young players improve their passing skills while enjoying the game! 🎉

 👀 Scanning and Dribbling | Warm Up (WU-36)

This beginner practice focuses on developing players' scanning ability when receiving and driving with the ball. One player acts as the receiver, and the other as the defender. The receiver moves forward to receive a pass from the coach, with the defender following behind. As the coach passes the ball, the receiver must scan to see which direction the defender has committed to and then drive the ball around the opposite mannequin to finish in any of the mini goals. A simple yet effective practice to develop one of the most important aspects of the game! 

🔥 Combinations to Penetrate and Finish | 82-P4

This technical finishing practice is designed to develop quick combinations around the box, creating goal-scoring opportunities. There are two attacking sequences working in opposite directions: one culminates with a finish past the goalkeeper, while the other ends with a finish in the mini goal. After each sequence, players rotate positions, allowing them to experience every role in the attack. To increase the challenge, a second phase can be added, with coaches delivering crosses from wide for the winger and striker to finish. Your attacking players will love this dynamic practice! 💪⚽️

↘️ Technical Switches of Play | 83-P4

This technical practice focuses on developing players' ability to switch play effectively. Players will work through a set sequence, combining with short passes before switching play to a teammate making a wide run. The player closest to the receiver will apply passive pressure, challenging the receiver to take a quality first touch to evade them. Two progressions increase the challenge: introducing a second ball and incorporating longer, more direct switches. Mastering these skills is essential for any team looking to dominate possession and exploit space!🔥⚽️

🎉 Hey Team! We're about to release something pretty big for clubs and would like to get your feedback on what software is most important to you.

Add numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the comments, or multiple numbers in the order most important to you... 👍

1. Engine Room (All videos and Session Plans)
2. Session Planner - Design your own Session Plans
3. Club Management - Manage Fixtures, Sessions, Coach, and Player data
4. Animation software - Create and share your own animations

🎉 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! 🎉⚽️

Looking for any tips or the best videos to watch to introduce a team moving in to 9v9 football.