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07 Feb 13:46

⚽️ Develop Those 3rd Man Runs to Finish | 66-P2

To end the week, we have this engaging drill that focuses on developing third-man runs to create and capitalise on goal scoring opportunities. Emphasising movement, timing, and combination play, the practice challenges players to work on both sides of the pitch, enhancing versatility and balanced technical skills. 🔥

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Develop Those 3rd Man Runs to Finish | 66-P2

00:00 Intro 00:10 Practice Breakdown00:27 Key Point: Timing of Run to Receive00:44 Progression: Double 3rd Man CombinationThis engaging drill focuses on developing third-man runs to create and capitalise on goal scoring opportunities. Emphasising movement, timing, and combination play, the practice challenges players to work on both sides of the pitch, enhancing versatility and balanced technical skills. A progression is included to further refine players’ decision-making and execution in key attacking moments. Your attacking players are going to love this one. 🔥

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06 Feb 17:00

⚽️ New Session 763: Switch Play to Penetrate

Session 763 is a 3-part session designed to improve players' ability to switch play and penetrate defences. It is suitable for 9 players aged 14 and above and does not require a goalkeeper. 🎉

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06 Feb 12:23

🔥 New Session 762: Penetrating Passes

This 3-part session, suitable for 10 players at an intermediate level, focuses on breaking defensive lines with precise forward passing, developing technique, awareness, and movement to play and receive under pressure. 🙌

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05 Feb 12:50

⚽️ Switch and Penetrate Game | 83-P3

This practice focuses on switching the point of attack to unbalance the opposition and exploit gaps to create scoring opportunities. With support from neutral players, teams work to circulate the ball, draw defenders out of position, and penetrate effectively into wide areas to score. 🙌

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Switch and Penetrate Game | 83-P3

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown00:33 Key Point 1: Draw Defenders to One Side00:50 Key Point 2: Recognise Gap to Penetrate01:06 Progression: Add Wide ZonesThis practice focuses on switching the point of attack to unbalance the opposition and exploit gaps to create scoring opportunities. With support from neutral players, teams work to circulate the ball, draw defenders out of position, and penetrate effectively into wide areas to score. The defending team aims to disrupt play and counterattack swiftly. A progression is included to challenge the attacking players further and refine their decision-making in high-pressure situations. 🙌

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04 Feb 12:12

⚽️ Combine and Run in Behind to Finish | 95-P3

This dynamic practice takes place in a compact area and focuses on developing players’ passing accuracy, first touch, and finishing. It challenges players to move sharply around mannequins, execute precise touches, and finish quickly. A great way to activate your players passing & finishing. 🔥

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Combine & Run in Behind to Finish | 95-P3

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:28 Key Point 1: Focus on 1st Touch Out of Feet00:46 Progression: Beat Defenders 1 v 1 to Finish01:03 Defender Can Drive over the End Line to Score After Winning the Ball01:16 Key Point 2: Individual Skill to Beat the DefenderThis dynamic practice takes place in a compact area and focuses on developing players’ passing accuracy, first touch, and finishing. It challenges players to move sharply around mannequins, execute precise touches, and finish quickly. Key elements include quality passing combinations, sharp off-the-ball movements, and finishing with both feet into the corners of a medium-sized goal. An engaging progression increases the difficulty by introducing a defender to create a 1v1 scenario, pushing attackers to use individual skill, creativity, and composure under pressure to beat their opponent and score. This practice promotes technical precision, quick decision-making, and game-like finishing skills. 🙌⚽️

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03 Feb 13:25

🔥 4 V 4 + 2 Breakout Possession Game | 99-P5

Happy Monday, Coaches! 🎉

We kick off this week with an engaging rondo-based practice that develops support play and penetrating possession to break lines and finish. Ideal for enhancing movement, combination play, and clinical finishing under pressure. Let us know if you use this practice this week. 🙌

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4 V 4 + 2 Breakout Possession Game | 99-P5

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:27 Key Point: Adopt Open Body Shape - Ready to Receive 00:49 Progression 1: Transition Game - Win the Ball to Retain Possession 01:18 Progression 2: Neutral Player Can Rotate with Middle MenThis engaging rondo-based practice develops support play and penetrating possession to break lines and finish. Split into three zones, players work in a 4v4 + 2 setup, using floaters to create overloads and unlock opportunities. The attacking team aims to connect with a floater, who combines with a runner breaking into the final zone to finish. Defenders transition quickly to counter and score when regaining possession. Rotate floaters regularly to maximise player involvement. Ideal for enhancing movement, combination play, and clinical finishing under pressure. 🎉

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31 Jan 16:30

🤔 How do you prepare your team for a must-win game?

A) Tactical Focus – Focus on opposition analysis, set-piece strategies, and clear tactical instructions.

44 %

B) Mental Preparation Focus – Build confidence through team talks, visualisation, and resilience training.

28 %

C) Physical Readiness Focus – Manage workload to keep players sharp while avoiding fatigue.

0 %

D) Team Cohesion Focus – Strengthen unity through communication, trust, and shared responsibility.

11 %

E) Game Management Focus – Plan for different scenarios to ensure adaptability on match day

6 %

F) A combination of a few of these - let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

11 %

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30 Jan 12:18

⚽️ Defending as a Midfield Three | 69-P10

This phase of play sharpens the defensive awareness of a midfield three, focusing on staying compact, protecting central spaces, and linking effectively with the top-line press. Players develop key defensive responsibilities, learning how to set traps and regain possession in central areas before launching quick counter-attacks. 🙌

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Defending as a Midfield Three | 69-P10

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:32 Key Point 1: Distances Too Big - Remain Compact 00:38 Key Point 2: Stay Compact to Force Direction00:53 Progression 1: Defenders Can Press in the Deepest Third01:11 Key Point 3: Attackers & Midfield Stay Compact 01:21 Key Point 4: Press with St After Long Switch - Aggressive Press 01:38 Progression 2: Once a Goal is Scored the Mini Goal Becomes Locked01:53 Key Point 5: Purposeful Pressing as a Unit - Show Play to Locked Goal02:03 Key Point 6: Midfield Overload = Aggressive to Win PossessionThis phase of play sharpens the defensive awareness of a midfield three, focusing on staying compact, protecting central spaces, and linking effectively with the top-line press. Players develop key defensive responsibilities, learning how to set traps and regain possession in central areas before launching quick counter-attacks. Two engaging progressions are introduced to heighten the tactical challenge, enhancing the team’s ability to control transitions and defend as a cohesive unit. This dynamic practice encourages patience, positioning, and strategic pressing to disrupt the opposition’s build-up play. 🙌⚽️

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29 Jan 13:54

🎉 Compact Midfield to Stop Forward Passes | 69-P5

This rondo based practice focuses on defensive principles for a three-player midfield, emphasising compactness, blocking forward passing lanes, and quick transitions. Let us know how your players get on with this one. 💪

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Compact Midfield to Stop Forward Passes | 69-P5

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:27 Dribble the Ball Out of The Box After Interception = Point00:36 Work Both Sides Simultaneously00:56 Progression 1: Loss of Possession = React to Block Goal01:16 If Defenders Score They Become the Attackers01:35 Quick Reactions to the Ball - Press to Regain01:45 Progression 2: Possession Transfer Game02:03 Pressure, Cover & Balance - Midfield Unit This rondo based practice focuses on defensive principles for a three-player midfield, emphasising compactness, blocking forward passing lanes, and quick transitions. Attackers circulate the ball, aiming to play into mini goals representing target areas, while defenders stay tight and anticipate passes to regain possession. A supporting floater aids both teams, adding fluidity to transitions. Two challenging progressions are introduced to test defenders’ reactions and positioning further. Coaches track scores to encourage competition and high-intensity play, rotating teams to maximise learning opportunities. 🙌⚽️

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28 Jan 12:27

⚽️ Protect the Pockets - Technical | 69-P1

This technical practice emphasises passing, recovery runs, and defensive actions, focusing on intercepting or blocking passes into midfield pockets. Players are required to react quickly after completing a pass into the mini-goal, sprinting across to attempt to block the next pass from entering the net. Let us know how your players got on with this one! 🙌

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Protect the Pockets - Technical | 69-P1

00:00 Intro00:14 Practice Breakdown00:31 Key Point 1: Quick Reactions After Shot to Recover00:44 Progression 1: Disguise Pass to the Opposite Goal01:02 Key Point 2: Shorten Distance To Block Both Goals01:14 Progression 2: Dribble Out to Score01:33 Key Point 3: Protect the Middle of the PitchThis technical practice emphasises passing, recovery runs, and defensive actions, focusing on intercepting or blocking passes into midfield pockets. Players are required to react quickly after completing a pass into the mini-goal, sprinting across to attempt to block the next pass from entering the net. The practice includes two engaging progressions, each introducing different challenges to increase the difficulty for recovering players. These progressions enhance reaction speed, positioning, and defensive timing, encouraging players to read the play effectively and sharpen their defensive skills under pressure. 🙌⚽️

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