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🚨 New Category Alert for the Touchtight Community! 🚨We’re excited to introduce our Position-Specific Series, designed to break down the key skills, movements, and tactical responsibilities for every role on the pitch.To begin, we’re focusing on strikers, covering everything from movement and finishing to decision-making under pressure. Next week, we shift our attention to full backs, exploring their attacking and defensive roles.Each week, we’ll spotlight a new position with supporting practices to help players develop in their specific roles. Let us know which position you want us to cover next! 👇⚽ Dear Touchtight Community,We’re thrilled to introduce TouchTight 3.0, a game-changing platform designed to revolutionise the way you approach coaching. For those familiar with app.coaching.com, this new platform—club.touchtight.com—builds on its foundations while delivering enhanced features that save you valuable time and elevate your coaching experience.TouchTight 3.0 combines the best of what you already know with exciting new tools. The Engine Room remains the core for accessing session plans and videos, while new features like the Dugout—a player-focused area, the Animation Tool, and an advanced Session Planner provide an all-in-one solution for individual and club-wide planning. Whether you’re developing your own practices or collaborating with fellow coaches on players, sessions, fixtures, and beyond, this platform empowers you to take your coaching to the next level.While there’s no mobile app yet, one is in the works. This platform is best suited for coaches who want more than just access to videos and session plans—it’s designed for those who are passionate about building better practices, driving player development, and fostering collaboration within their clubs.You can now explore club.touchtight.com with a 30-day free trial—no commitment required. Whether you choose to use both platforms or transition fully, the choice is yours. Don’t miss the chance to step into this new frontier of coaching. The future of coaching starts here.Warm regards,The TouchTight Team

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December 06, 2023

01:40

Possession, Agility & Finishing | 24-P8

00:00 Into showing an initial 5 v 3 possession rondo, if the attackers complete 8 passes they can break out to trigger an attack00:18 After the pass objective is reached, 3 Attackers will break out to attack 2 defenders who wait on the edge of the rondo00:20 The two remaining possession players will look to make 20 quick passes between themselves while the attack takes place while the three defenders in the rondo will work through the SAQ circuits on the sides of the area 00:34 After a goal is scored or the attack breaks down, play restarts in the rondo 00:44 If the defenders win possession during the 3 v 2 attack, they can counter 2 v 2 to finish in the mini goals01:02 If the defenders win possession in the rondo, they must combine quickly and finish in the either of the mini goals 01:11 After a goal from the defenders, 2 Players from the initial possession team must work through the SAQ circuit 01:17 While the two players work through the circuits, play restarts with a new 3 v 3 possession game to increase the challenge for the possession team01:28 OutroIt's time to turn quality possession into goals in this wave practice! We setup by creating a 3 v 3 + 2 possession area, with the objective for the attacking team to make 8 passes, triggering a 3 v 2 attack. The three losing defending players left behind must perform 20-yard shuttle runs and move through the ladders before the game restarts, while the two extra attacking players receive a ball and must make 20 quick passes between themselves. Players must focus on speed to exploit the overload in attack, passing quality and movement to maintain possession and clinical finishing in the final third. 🔥⚽️

⚽️ Possession, Agility & Finishing | 24-P8

It's time to turn quality possession into goals in this wave practice! We setup by creating a 3 v 3 + 2 possession area, with the objective for the attacking team to make 8 passes, triggering a 3 v 2 attack. The three losing defending players left behind must perform 20-yard shuttle runs and move through the ladders before the game restarts, while the two extra attacking players receive a ball and must make 20 quick passes between themselves. Players must focus on speed to exploit the overload in attack, passing quality and movement to maintain possession and clinical finishing in the final third. 🔥⚽️

Dario

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December 05, 2023

02:08

10 v 10 Possession Rondo | 42-P12

00:00 Intro showing a 10 v 10 possession rondo, with 6 players positioned in the central area and 4 players positioned on the outside of the area for both teams 00:10 10 passes from the central players = goal, if defenders intercept they become the possession team00:21 Off the ball movement to create space to receive from outside teammates 00:35 Receive with an open body shape to see the pitch and play out effectively00:49 Progression 1: Outside players can rotate inside 01:07 Increases defensive challenges, they must see this rotation taking place to win the ball01:18 Focus on quick transitions after winning the ball, from compact to expansive very quickly01:23 Progression 2: Split the area into zones - players can only enter the 2 vertical zones nearest to them- increasing players thinking and the tactical challenge 01:44 Move out of zones to create space for teammates - purposeful rotations01:56 Outro showing key coaching pointsHow well do your players keep possession in the second phase of play? Are they able to recognise when to rotate and move into the space? This 10 v 10 possession rondo focuses on developing these key aspects of the game. The objective of this practice is for the team in possession to make 10 successful passes, earning the team a goal. We will introduce rotations to the rondo and later split the pitch into zones to keep players thinking about their positioning and passes. 💪⚽️

🔥 10 v 10 Possession Rondo | 42-P12

How well do your players keep possession in the second phase of play? Are they able to recognise when to rotate and move into the space? This 10 v 10 possession rondo focuses on developing these key aspects of the game. The objective of this practice is for the team in possession to make 10 successful passes, earning the team a goal. We will introduce rotations to the rondo and later split the pitch into zones to keep players thinking about their positioning and passes. 💪⚽️

Dario

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December 05, 2023

01:50

4231 Technical Combinations | 54-P4

00:00 Intro showing a technical passing combination in a 4231 setup, focusing on the CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels.00:10 We have two initial groups of 5 players each, which both combine at the same time on the other side, joining at the end of the sequence to work in the opposite direction 00:18 Focus on quality passing weight and accuracy throughout - set in front of teammates to allow them to play forward on one touch00:35 Players must use game realistic go and show movements when receiving passes 00:47 Progression: Add Goals and GK's to the sequence 00:58 At the end of each sequence, a through ball is played for the wide player to deliver a cross for the CAM to finish01:08 After the finish, Coaches re-start play by passing a ball to the attacker01:20 Maintain the flow and intensity of the practice throughout 01:23 We show how this practice links to a 4231 game scenario01:38 Outro showing 3 key coaching pointsIt's time to get our players passing and moving in this technical combination practice! Designed specifically for a 4231, this passing sequence involves our CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels. Once your players are comfortable, we can add a goal and goalkeeper on each end to allow players to deliver from wide and attack the cross to finish. Build a strong technical foundation and watch your players flourish in the game! 💪⚽️

⚽️ 4231 Technical Combinations | 54-P4

It's time to get our players passing and moving in this technical combination practice! Designed specifically for a 4231, this passing sequence involves our CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels. Once your players are comfortable, we can add a goal and goalkeeper on each end to allow players to deliver from wide and attack the cross to finish. Build a strong technical foundation and watch you players flourish in the game! 💪⚽️

Dario

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December 01, 2023

01:39

4 Player Passing Combination | 61-P3

00:00 Intro showing a 4 player passing combination exercise00:08 Players will move around and through the cones, playing bounce passes and switching positions00:28 Focus on short sharp double movements to receive - game realistic 00:44 Progression: Add an extra physical element to the practice - coaches can call 'Sprint Out" and players must sprint to the closest corner of the area and touch the cone, and then recovery jog back to restart the exercise01:05 Speed of reactions to sprint out to the cones01:27 Outro with three key coaching pointsAre your players comfortable combining on one and two touch in tight spaces? This technical practice focuses on this element of the game through a short sharp 4 player passing combination. Players will combine in the set sequence, performing go and show movements to receive and rotating positions after certain passes. We will add an extra physical element to the practice to keep players sharp and working at a high intensity! 💪⚽️

🔥 4 Player Passing Combination | 61-P3

Are your players comfortable combining on one and two touch in tight spaces? This technical practice focuses on this element of the game through a short sharp 4 player passing combination. Players will combine in the set sequence, performing go and show movements to receive and rotating positions after certain passes. We will add an extra physical element to the practice to keep players sharp and working at a high intensity! 💪⚽️

Dario

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November 30, 2023

🎉 Coach Curriculum 57: 5 Week Plan: Phase 5

This 5-week Coach Curriculum focuses on Phase 5: Organised Defending. Following the tactical periodisation principles, each session is designed to ensure your players physical and tactical needs are met to thrive on match day!⚽️

Week 1: Session 570: Organised Defending (Matchday+2)

Week 2: Session 571:Organised Defending (Matchday +3)

Week 3: Session 572: Organised Defending (Match Day -3)

Week 4: Session 573: Organised Defending (Match Day -2)

Week 5: Session 574:Organised Defending (Match Day - 1)

Dario

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November 29, 2023

01:37

1 V 1's and Finishing | 86-P1

00:00 Introduction & Practice Breakdown00:18 Key Point 1: Winning Possession00:27 Key Point 2: Hit the Target - Low & Hard00:48 Progression 1: 1-2 Combo to Finish01:11 Key Point 3: Pass In Front - 1st Time Finish01:25 Key Coaching PointsIt's time to work on our players finishing and ability to beat defenders in 1 v 1's in this technical practice. We have two linked areas: In the first area, players will go up against defenders in 1 v 1’s , with the objective to finish in either mini goal. If they finish, they can move to the 2nd area in this practice where they will receive a set from the coach and finish past the goalkeeper on one or two touches. Developing individual skill such as feints, step overs etc. to beat defenders and accuracy and composure when finishing are key points in this one. Let's turn chances into goals! 🔥⚽️

🎉 1 V 1's and Finishing | 86-P1

It's time to work on our players finishing and ability to beat defenders in 1 v 1's in this technical practice. We have two linked areas in this practice. In the first area, players will go up against defenders in 1 v 1’s , with the objective to finish in either mini goal. If they finish, they can move to the 2nd area in this practice where they will receive a set from the coach and finish past the goalkeeper on one or two touches. Developing individual skill such as feints, step overs etc. to beat defenders and accuracy and composure when finishing are key points in this one. Let's turn chances into goals! 🔥⚽️

Dario

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November 29, 2023

🔥Coach Curriculum 56: 5 Week Plan: Phase 1

This 5-week Coach Curriculum focuses on Phase 1: Begin the Attack. Following the tactical periodisation principles, each session is designed to ensure your players physical and tactical needs are met to thrive on match day!⚽️

Week 1: Session 565: Begin the Attack (Matchday+2)

Week 2: Session 566: Begin the Attack (Matchday +3)

Week 3: Session 567: Begin the Attack (Match Day -3)

Week 4: Session 568: Begin the Attack (Match Day -2)

Week 5: Session 569: Begin the Attack (Match Day - 1)

Dario

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November 28, 2023

01:13

Triangle Passing Combinations | 61-P2

00:00 Intro showing a technical rondo exercise, focused on developing passing and movement in a triangle 00:05 We have two groups, with 3 players moving between the outside cones, creating angles for support and keeping possession away from the pressing defender00:21 If the defender wins possession, they switch out with the player that lost the ball00:40 Players must provide effective support for teammates, anticipating danger and moving to the correct cone to receive when players are under pressure 00:56 Stay on you toes throughout - never stand still 01:00 Outro showing 3 key coaching points for this practice 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! ⚽️🔥

⚽️ 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! ⚽️🔥

Dario

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November 23, 2023

01:41

Defending the Switch of Play | 39-P13

How well do your defenders react to a switch of play? Are they able to get into position quickly to defend the cross? These are the key aspects that will be focused on in this advanced lead practice. We have two areas that will run simultaneously, needing players to be switched on to maintain the flow and level of the practice. Defenders must press and cover as a pair, focus on getting first contact on the wide deliveries and adjust their positioning based on the flight of the ball. Let's build our defensive solidity! 💪

🔥 Defending the Switch of Play | 39-P13

Dario

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November 22, 2023

01:39

Technical Passing & 1 v 1 Defending | 68-P3

Let's take a look at how we can develop our teams technical passing ability, speed and 1 v 1 defending in this practice. Firstly, we have the technical passing combination involving 1-2 combinations and sets. Simultaneously, a defender will sprint to touch the cones and enter the playing area to defend the goal. Defenders body shape and distances are key to winning possession while attackers must focus on using sharp movements and individual skill to beat the defender and finish! ⚽️💪

🎉 Technical Passing & 1 v 1 Defending | 68-P3

Let's take a look at how we can develop our teams technical passing ability, speed and 1 v 1 defending in this practice. We have two main areas in this practice. Firstly, we have the technical passing combination involving 1-2 combinations and sets. Simultaneously, a defender will sprint to touch the cones and enter the playing area to defend the goal. Defenders body shape and distances are key to winning possession while attackers must focus on using sharp movements and individual skill to beat the defender and finish! ⚽️💪

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