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22 Aug 12:56

🔥 Pre-Season 103: Sprint Races to Finish

This engaging pre-season practice hones players' sprinting and 2 v 2 game skills through a dynamic, fast-paced drill. The session kicks off with a sprint relay, where players tag their teammates to race across the pitch. Once the second tag is made, it triggers an intense 2 v 2 game. The team that completes the relay first gains possession from the coach and attacks the goal, while the opposing team defends and counters toward two mini goals. After each attack, players jog back to their stations to repeat the drill, alternating sides to experience attacking the large and smaller goals. This continuous cycle not only builds speed and endurance but also sharpens players' quick decision-making and teamwork under pressure. 🔥

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Pre-Season 103: Sprint Race...

00:00 Intro00:12 Practice Breakdown Part 100:23 Practice...

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21 Aug 12:30

🎉 Playing Around 2 Forwards Pressure (231 and 431)

In this video, we explore various scenarios to effectively play out from the back against pressure from two opposition forwards. We focus on the 231 and 431 formation, demonstrating strategies to navigate and exploit spaces, maintaining possession and initiating attacks. Perfect for coaches and players, this guide provides tactical insights to enhance your team's ability to handle high pressure and build from the back with confidence.

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Playing Around 2 Forwards P...

In this video, we explore various scenarios to effectively...

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20 Aug 14:18

🔥 Finishing In and Around the Box | 33-P9

This dynamic finishing practice, set up in a full half-pitch, is designed to sharpen players' ability to score from a variety of scenarios. The session is divided into three phases, each building on the previous one to create realistic game-like situations. Players start by dribbling and shooting from distance, then quickly transition to reacting and finishing inside the box. The final phase involves a combination play leading to a cross, with multiple attackers converging to finish from close range. This drill emphasises quick reactions, varied finishing techniques, and coordinated team play, ensuring that players are well-prepared to capitalise on scoring opportunities during matches. 🙌

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Finishing In and Around the...

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown - Part 100:15 Practice...

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19 Aug 13:31

🔄 Wide Rotations & Crosses to Finish | 93-P7

This pattern of play practice is designed to enhance player rotations, combinations, and precise deliveries to finish, all within a full half-pitch setup. Starting with a midfielder initiating the play, players work together to create dynamic passing sequences, culminating in penetrating wide deliveries. The attackers rotate and make crossover runs into the box, aiming to finish with a decisive strike. Once players get comfortable with the pattern, we can introduce a new sequence that gets our midfielders into wide zones to deliver. Game realism, intensity and timing of movements are key to excelling in this one! 🔥⚽️

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Wide Rotations & Crosses to...

00:00 Intro00:14 Practice Breakdown - Part 100:24 Practice...

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16 Aug 13:20

⚽️ Mastering 1 v 1 Attacks | Mini Ballers P49

Ignite the competitive spirit with this thrilling practice focused on 1 v 1 attacking and defending! When the coach plays the ball to an attacker, the challenge begins. The attacker must beat the defender and score in the mini goal, while the defender aims to win possession and counter-attack towards the opposite mini goal. After each bout, new players step in to keep the intensity high and ensure everyone gets a fair and varied match-up. This dynamic drill develop individual skills, decision-making, and competitive edge! 🔥⚽️

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Mastering 1 v 1 Attacks | M...

00:00 Intro00:13 Practice Breakdown 00:29 Defender Wins...

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15 Aug 13:48

1️⃣⚽️2️⃣ One Touch - Two Touch Game | 94-P5

This dynamic practice is all about developing possession skills with a one and two-touch passing challenge. Set in a 5 v 5 format, the session starts with one team in possession, and the first pass kicks off the action. Players must follow a set sequence—alternating between one-touch and two-touch passes—keeping the ball moving quickly and accurately. If possession is lost or an error occurs, the opposing team takes over and must adhere to the same passing sequence. This drill sharpens quick decision-making, ball control, and teamwork under pressure.

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00:00 Intro 00:10 Practice Breakdown00:21 Key Point 1: Extra...

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14 Aug 13:00

⚽️ Passing and Movement to Receive | 92-P4

This technical practice, set in a 20 by 25-yard area, is designed to develop passing combinations, movement to receive, and dribbling skills. The session is structured around a dynamic sequence using poles, cones, and mannequins to simulate game-like scenarios. Players work together in a fluid circuit that encourages quick passing, coordinated movement, and precision dribbling. The continuous flow of the drill ensures that players stay engaged, developing their ability to maintain possession and execute sharp, purposeful passes under pressure. Once players are comfortable in the sequence, we can introduce a mini goal to get players finishing! 🎉⚽️

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Passing and Movement to Rec...

00:00 Intro00:11 Breakdown Part 1 00:20 Breakdown Part 200:30...

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13 Aug 12:31

🎉 Increase the Pressure Game | 92-P5

This practice develops possession skills through progressive overload scenarios. Starting with an 8 v 1 setup, the possession team must maintain control while the pressing team gradually increases their numbers, escalating the challenge from 8 v 1 up to 8 v 8. If the pressing team wins possession, they aim to combine and play out to a coach or teammate on the outside. After a set period, teams switch roles, ensuring both experience attacking and defending under pressure. This drill builds composure, quick decision-making, and teamwork. 🔥

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Increase the Pressure Game ...

00:00 Intro 00:11 Practice Breakdown00:35 Key Point 1: Create...

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06 Aug 12:49

🔥 Pre-Season 102: Carousel into Small Sided Game

This pre-season practice offers a comprehensive workout designed to develop various physical and technical aspects of the game within a 30 by 40-yard area. The session is divided into four engaging zones, each targeting different skills. In zone one, players work on a short technical passing sequence, while zone two focuses on dribbling and sharp turns. Zone three challenges players with one-touch passing, and zone four tests their endurance with shuttle runs. Goalkeepers have a specialised workout in zone one, focusing on high kicks and aerial claims. After a set period, players transition through an agility circuit before returning for an 8 v 4 game, where coaches announce the teams. This practice not only develops individual skills but also emphasises team play and quick transitions, making it an essential part of any pre-season regimen.

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Pre-Season 102: Carousel in...

00:00 Intro and Breakdown00:24 Work Through Outside SAQ...

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05 Aug 12:50

⚽️ Pre-Season 101: Speed, Agility and Wide Deliveries

This pre-season practice takes place in a full half-pitch and focuses on developing speed, agility, and crossing to finish. The session starts with a series of quick passes and agility drills, culminating in a cross to two attackers who sprint into the box to finish. Players rotate through roles, ensuring everyone works on both their attacking runs and recovery. This dynamic and engaging practice is designed to sharpen players' speed, agility, and finishing skills, preparing them for the intensity of the upcoming season.

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Pre-Season 101: Speed, Agil...

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