⚽️ Triangle Passing Combinations | 61-P2

Short sharp passing is key to playing out in tight areas or when looking to keep possession in other parts of the field. This simple practice focuses on developing players passing and moving within a triangle setup. 3 players will move between the outside cones, creating angles for support and keeping possession away from the pressing defender. Movement to create good passing angles, passing accuracy and communication are key to excelling in this one! ⚽️🔥

🔥 The Finishing Square | 86-P3

This practice is designed to elevate players' first touch proficiency and finishing skills from varying distances. In the initial exercise, the attacker receives the pass, controls the ball within the square, and swiftly executes a finish. Transitioning to the second variation, the attacker receives a pass, and guides their first touch outside the square before delivering another precise finish. In the 3rd variation we introduce defenders to apply pressure on the attackers after they receive the pass. Let's enhance our players touch, composure, and goal-scoring prowess with this finishing session. 🔥⚽️

⚽️ Centre Backs Defending Crosses | 58-P7

Do your centre backs need to work on their ability to defend crosses? This practice will help develop this important aspect of defending. Working in pairs, the players will start by defending a delivery from wide, before sprinting out to the mannequins, and then getting back into the box to defend the 2nd delivery. To finish, the pair will sprint out to the coach with the ball and one of them will header a throw into the mini goal. Let's defend the goal like we would on match day! 💪⚽️

🔥 Defending the Overload | 13-P11

This practice is all about developing defenders' skills in handling various overload situations. It starts with a simple 2 v 1 challenge, but with each whistle blow, the pressure intensifies as attackers flood in, turning the drill into a 4 v 2, then a 6 v 4, and finally an 8 v 6 organised attack! Defenders need to be aware of the type of overload situation, communicate to maintain compactness and identify opportunities to make interceptions. 💪🔥

⚽️ Defend the Gates | 60-P3

It's time to focus on defending when outnumbered in this skill practice. The area is split into three zones, with the first zone having a 4 v 3 + 1 Floater possession objective. Once the attackers make 5 passes, they can progress into the middle zone where they will face a single defender. The defenders objective is to stop the attacker from driving through either of the three gates, and they are awarded with a goal if they win possession and pass to a teammate in the 1st zone. If the attacker drives through the gate, they must finish past the GK in a 1 v 1 scenario. Let's get our players defending with confidence!💪⚽️

🔥 1 v 1 Defensive Recovery Runs | 62-P3

This simple defensive practice focuses on developing defensive recovery runs and finishing in 1 v 1's. Players must develop their reactions to defend after their attack, ensuring no danger is conceded during these important transitions. We can shift the one mini goal to the other end to create diagonal recovery runs, just as we are likely to see in games. Let's get our players defending the goal with determination. 💪 

⚽ Penetrating the Low Block | 80-P10

This phase of play practice takes place in a full half of a pitch and focuses on developing attackers ability to penetrate a low defensive block. Our attacking team are setup in a 433 up against a defensive block with two banks of 4 players. The objective is for the attacking team to move the ball around, stretching the defensive block and opening space to play penetrating passes between the lines or in behind to create goal scoring opportunities. If the defenders win possession, they must play out into either of the 4 mini goals. Breaking through a low block can pose challenges without a clear strategy, so let's ensure we're well-prepared for success in these situations!💪⚽️

🔥 Attacking Overloads in the Final Third | 86-P9

This functional practice focuses on enhancing possession skills and exploiting attacking advantages in the final third. It starts in the possession zone, where a 6 v 2 rondo intensifies the session. The aim is for the attacking team to complete 8 passes, transitioning to attacking teammates in open play (6 v 4). As the breakout pass occurs, the defensive fullback initiates their recovery run to stop the attack. If the defenders regain possession during the rondo or open play, they must combine or finish in either mini goal. 🙌⚽️