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06 Jan 12:26

🎉 Happy New Year, Coaches! 🎉

We’re kicking off 2025 with momentum, releasing fresh content every weekday so far! Our newest video, Build-Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 3-4-3, breaks down key positioning principles to help your team smoothly progress through the thirds. Linked practices are coming your way all week, starting tomorrow! 🔥

If you missed any recent content, here are some of our latest practices to level up your sessions:

  1. Combinations, Crossing and Finishing | 93-P4

  2. How to Penetrate the Low Block | 80-P9

  3. Rotational Movement to Receive Throw-Ins | 96-P2

Stay tuned for more! Let us know if you have anything specific you would like us to create. 👇
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Build Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 343

Unlock the secrets to effective Phase 1 build-up play with our in-depth 343 analysis video. This tutorial focuses on the key positioning principles that allow your team to progress the ball through the thirds when unopposed. We break down how each player’s positioning and movement contributes to maintaining possession and advancing the ball efficiently, helping your team control the tempo from the back. Whether it's the centre-backs, midfielders, or full-backs, each player’s role is essential to building play with confidence and precision. 🙌
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31 Dec 12:05

🚨THE MOMENT IS HERE! 🚨

At No.1 is our most-watched practice of 2024:

🏆 High Press Rondos | 10-P10 🏆

This top-ranked drill showcased the art of high pressing, combining technical precision and tactical awareness. The ultimate way to master pressure play!

Thank you all for your incredible support this year! Your support has driven us forward, and we can’t wait to reach even greater heights together in 2025! 🚀
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High Press Rondos | 10-P10

Looking for a high intensity practice to help develop defender's pressing and your player's quality in possession? This high press rondo focuses on those specific aspects of the game. The objective is simple, attackers must make 10 passes under pressure from the defenders before being able to finish. Players will constantly rotate between being the attackers and the defenders in this practice, keeping up a high intensity throughout. If you have a few extra players, our progression to this practice will be perfect for you! 💪⚽️
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30 Dec 12:05

🚨The battle for the top spot of our most viewed practice of 2024 heating up! 🔥

At No.2:

🎉 Developing the Midfield 3 | 77-P5 🎉

This highly-viewed practice explored the dynamics of midfielders maintain possession , creating space, and linking play to dominate the central areas.

🤔 What’s your key to a strong midfield trio? Let us know below!
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Developing the Midfield 3 | 77-P5

00:00 Introduction00:06 Practice Breakdown00:54 Progression: Extra Defender Can Enter Area01:34 Key Coaching Points Here we have a 3 v 3 + 3 Rondo based practice that is focused on developing central midfielders ability to maintain possession when under pressure. The objective is for the three central players to combine with their three outside team-mates and make 10 passes earning the team a goal. If the defenders win possession, the roles are reversed with the the possession team now becoming the defenders. Short sharp combination play, positional awareness and communication are key to excelling in this practice! 💪⚽️

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29 Dec 12:05

🚨 Our Number 3 most viewed practice of 2024 is here 🚨

⚽️ Quick Transfer Rondo | 28-P8 ⚽️

This Phase 1 practice was designed to enhance build-up play, movement, and forward passing skills. A favourite for coaches and players alike!

Which rondo variation is your go-to? Drop a comment!
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Quick Transfer Rondo | 28-P8

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown00:53 Progression: FB & MF Rotation01:32 Key Coaching PointsThis Phase 1 practice is designed to enhance build-up play, movement, and forward passing skills. The goal is for the possession team to effectively link up with the central midfielders and transition possession to the other zone. If the defenders regain possession, they have the opportunity to either combine play or score against the goalkeeper. Timing movements to find space, spatial awareness to facilitate rotation, and the ability to create quality passing angles are crucial elements for success in this practice. 💪⚽️
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28 Dec 12:05

🔥Our Top 5 Countdown Continues!🔥

At Number 4, we have:

🎉 Pass, Set and Move | 84-P5 🎉

This simple practice helped players build rhythm with sharp, quick combinations and constant movement off the ball. A must-watch for teams looking to set good foundations for dominating possession!

Have you used this drill? Share your thoughts below!
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Pass, Set and Move | 84-P5

00:00 Introduction00:05 Practice Breakdown00:48 Progression: Add 1-2 Combos to Sequence01:19 Key Coaching PointsLet's get our players activated with this excellent technical passing combination! Players will work through the sequence, playing sharp one and two touch passes, setting the ball for teammates and timing their movements to receive. Once players are getting into a good flow, we can introduce 1-2 combinations to increase the amount of passes in the sequence. 🔥⚽️

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27 Dec 12:05

🚨Top 5 Alert!🚨

We’re kicking off our countdown of 2024’s most-viewed content!

At Number 5 is:

🔥2 v 2 Pressing Game | 59-P9🔥

This practice focused on improving pressing coordination, timing, and intensity in an engaging format. Perfect for developing defensive pressure in high-stakes moments!

What’s your biggest takeaway from this drill? Let us know in the comments!
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2 v 2 Pressing Game | 59-P9

Do your players need help to co-ordinate their pressing? This practice focuses on developing this aspect of the game using 2 v 2 scenarios. Defenders must wait until the ball enters their zone to press quickly, working together to force direction and make interceptions to finish in the mini goals. Once players have worked a few rounds, we can increase the intensity of the press by lowering the amount of passes needed to switch play. Let's get our players winning possession! 🔥⚽️  

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18 Dec 15:38

🔥 4 V 3 Opposed Build-Up Game | 26-P3

It’s time to develop your goalkeeper’s skills and team cohesion with this dynamic 4 v 3 opposed practice, designed to challenge technical execution and tactical understanding in building play against a two-striker press. Simple, but effective 🙌
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4 V 3 Opposed Build-Up Game | 26-P3

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown 00:22 Defenders Drive the Ball Into The End Zone After Turnover 00:38 Key Point 1: Disguise Passes to the CDM01:00 Progression: Multi-Directional Transition Game01:22 Key Point 2: 4 v 3 After Turnover - GK Switches Teams It’s time to develop your goalkeeper’s skills and team cohesion with this dynamic 4 v 3 opposed practice, designed to challenge technical execution and tactical understanding in building play against a two-striker press. The practice focuses on creating attacking opportunities through clever positioning, quick decision-making, and effective use of free players to penetrate defensive zones and score in mini-goals. The structured setup emphasises spatial awareness, with distinct zones guiding transitions and encouraging sharp, purposeful play. If the defending team regains possession, they pivot to attack, aiming to drive the ball into the end zone to earn a goal. This practice sharpens players’ ability to overcome pressure, execute transitions, and capitalise on attacking moments. 🙌⚽️

Posted

18 Dec 12:39

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⭐️ Your Favourite Practice of 2024? ⭐️

As we approach the end of the year, we want to hear from YOU! What’s been your go-to Touchtight practice in 2024? Whether it’s a session that transformed your team’s play, a drill your players loved, or one you couldn’t stop using—share your top pick in the comments below!

On the last 5 days of 2024, we will be doing a Top 5 countdown of our most viewed practices of the year! 🚀

👇 Drop your favourite practice below and let us know why it stood out!
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17 Dec 13:05

🎉 Beat the Press to Play Out | 26-P10

This engaging practice focuses on building composure and decision-making in phase 1 buildup play under pressure. Designed to tackle the challenge of playing out against a two-player press, the session encourages players to think quickly, adapt, and execute the best solution to bypass their opponents. Let us know how your players got on with this one. 🙌
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Beat the Press to Play Out | 26-P10

00:00 Intro 00:09 Practice Breakdown 00:28 Solution 1: Play Around The Press00:47 Solution 2: Play Through the Press01:00 Key Point: Play Off the Shoulder01:11 Solution 3: Play Over The PressThis engaging practice focuses on building composure and decision-making in phase 1 buildup play under pressure. Designed to tackle the challenge of playing out against a two-player press, the session encourages players to think quickly, adapt, and execute the best solution to bypass their opponents. The attacking team works on beating the press and transitioning to support the attack, while defenders aim to disrupt play and counterattack with purpose. With a focus on three key tactical solutions, this practice sharpens understanding, improves execution, and enhances overall confidence in buildup situations. Perfect for developing game-ready skills under real-time pressure. 🔥

Posted

16 Dec 14:09

🔥 New 1231 Analysis & Linked Practice!

We kick off the week by diving into How to Beat the Two Player Press when playing the 1231 ( 7 V 7). This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns. 

Linked to this analysis, we have the 1st of three practices being published this week: Goalkeeper Playing Out From the Back | 26-P4 , which develops the key principles broken down in the analysis video. 🔥

🚨In case you missed it, have a look at the full collection: Playing the 1231 (7 v 7) - Phase 1: Begin the Attack  - which we will continually build out bringing you different tactical solutions and linked practices for every scenario you could face when playing out in this setup. Have a great week all! 🙌
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Beat the Two Player Press | 1231

Discover how to outsmart a two-man press in a when playing a 1231 setup (7 V 7) using tactical positioning, precise passing, and effective movement. This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns. From circulating the ball through the backline to exploiting direct long passes, learn how to maintain control, break the press, and launch decisive attacks in the build-up phase.🔥⚽️