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22 May 14:17

🔥 Combinations to Penetrate and Finish | 82-P4

This technical finishing practice is designed to develop quick combinations around the box, creating goal-scoring opportunities. There are two attacking sequences working in opposite directions: one culminates with a finish past the goalkeeper, while the other ends with a finish in the mini goal. After each sequence, players rotate positions, allowing them to experience every role in the attack. To increase the challenge, a second phase can be added, with coaches delivering crosses from wide for the winger and striker to finish. Your attacking players will love this dynamic practice! 💪⚽️

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Combinations to Penetrate ...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:15 Second Attack in Opposite...

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21 May 15:33

Exploit Attacking Overloads in the Final Third | 09-P10

This phase of play practice focuses on developing players' finishing ability in the final third. We use two areas, alternating between them. The coach initiates the drill by passing to the attacking team, triggering a 6 v 4 attack. The objective for the attackers is to combine quickly and create opportunities to finish within an 8-10 pass limit. Once the attack ends, play shifts to the other half for another 6 v 4 attack. If the defending team wins possession, they can pass to their attacking teammates in the other half to trigger a counter-attack. We have two progressions that will keep your players engaged and challenge their decision-making in the final third! 🎉⚽️

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Exploit Attacking Overloads...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:22 Win Possession = Play to...

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20 May 14:42

↘️ Technical Switches of Play | 83-P4

This technical practice focuses on developing players' ability to switch play effectively. Players will work through a set sequence, combining with short passes before switching play to a teammate making a wide run. The player closest to the receiver will apply passive pressure, challenging the receiver to take a quality first touch to evade them. Two progressions increase the challenge: introducing a second ball and incorporating longer, more direct switches. Mastering these skills is essential for any team looking to dominate possession and exploit space!🔥⚽️

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Technical Switches of Play ...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:22 Key Point 1: Awareness of...

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17 May 15:08

⚽️ Improve Finishing - Function | 09-P9

This functional practice sharpens players' finishing skills from various attacking scenarios. It comprises three tactical solutions: 1. Creating space for the attacking midfielder to exploit and score. 2. Winger delivering crosses from out wide. 3. Midfielders combining for shots from outside the box. If defenders win the ball or attackers miss, the three defenders initiate a counterattack and aim to score past the goalkeeper. Let's incorporate additional tactical solutions to keep our players engaged and challenged, ensuring they navigate through diverse attacking scenarios seamlessly!🔥⚽️

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9. Improving Finishing - Fu...

00:00 Phase 1: Create Space for No.1000:17 Phase 2: Wide...

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16 May 14:04

🔥 Movement in Behind to Finish | 82-P1

This practice focuses on developing passing combinations to create goal scoring opportunities. Three players execute a set sequence, releasing the winger in behind for a 1 v 1 against the goalkeeper. As players get comfortable, a defender can be introduced, intensifying the challenge for the striker to receive and execute the pass in behind. Precise passes and well-timed movements to stay onside are crucial in mastering this drill.🔥⚽️

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Movement in Behind to Finis...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:28 Key Point 1: Passing Weight...

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15 May 13:48

🎉 Direct Counter From Deep | 08-P11

Engage in this medium-sided game, occupying a full half of the pitch, that focuses on direct counters from deep. The attacking team is organised in a 431 formation and the defending team in a 242 setup. Upon the coach's signal, the attacking team aims to combine and progress the ball wide, scoring within 20 seconds, while leaving only two defenders in the defensive half. Meanwhile, the defending team adopts a low block, focusing on regaining possession and executing swift deep counters to score within 10 seconds. Players must communicate to defend as a unit, time their moments to intercept and display quality decision-making when counter attacking at speed! 🔥⚽️

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11. Direct Counter From Dee...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:21 Key Point 1: Trigger...

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14 May 14:11

🔥 Pass and Move to Receive | 85-P3

This simple technical practice focuses on developing passing and movement to receive. Two players start centrally with the rest starting on the outline of the area. Players will combine in the set combination, focusing on one touch passing and timing their movements to receive. Once players are comfortable, we can introduce an extra 1-2 combination to the sequence to challenge players concentration and passing ability. A great technical practice that can be used as a warm up for your session! 🙌⚽️

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Pass and Move to Receive | ...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:21 Key Point 1: Weighted Set...

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13 May 16:21

🔥 Direct Counter From Deep (Low Block) | 08-P14

This 11 v 11 game takes place on a full-sized pitch and focuses on mastering the low block and executing direct counters from deep. The defending team adopts a 442 low block, while the attacking team lines up in a 433 formation. The attackers will start by building up play swiftly in Phase 1 against only two defending strikers. If defenders win the ball in Phase 2, it sparks a 6 v 7 counterattack. Should defenders regain possession deep in their own half, they seek the two strikers as outlets for a rapid counterattack. Midfielders and wingers provide vital support, bolstering the attack with numerical advantage. 

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14. Direct Counter From Dee...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:20 Key Point 1: Direct Pass to...

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10 May 14:57

🎉 Passing Zones Race | Warm Up (WU-35)

Players love a bit of competition! In this engaging team race, players focus on passing and speed. Divided into 3 teams of 4, each player must pass once before the team can advance to the next zone. In the final zone, the last player must finish in the mini goal. The team to finish first wins! We can add more of a challenge by altering the order of the zones when progressing, ensuring players need to maintain their concentration throughout. Lot's of variations in this one to keep your players engaged! 🙌

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Passing Zones Race | Warm U...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:20 Key Point 1: Passing...

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08 May 14:16

🔥 Improving Final Third Combinations - 11 v 11 | 07-P14

This 11 v 11 practice unfolds on a full-sized pitch, developing build up and final third combinations. The attacking team, in a 443 formation, faces off against a defending team in a 352 setup. In the initial phase, a 6 v 4 situation challenges the possession team to create space and deliver a penetrating pass to their CDM (Blue 6). Once penetrated, the CDM advances to a 5 v 3 zone, aiming to combine and release wingers in the "No Pressure Zones" for penetrating runs and crosses. Inside the box, a 4 v 3 scenario unfolds, with attackers focused on finishing. If defenders gain possession in Phase 1, they counter in a 4 v 6 setup. In Phase 2, a 5 v 7 counter ensues, and in Phase 3, a full-field counterattack takes place.

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14. Improving Final Third C...

00:00 Intro & Breakdown00:26 Key Point 1: Attack The...