🔥 Pressing High in the Attacking Third | 25-P14

This 11 v 11 practice develops our teams pressing and quick transitions, challenging players to win possession high up the pitch. A successful press allows Gold to counterattack swiftly, exploiting gaps left by the opposition. If the Red team bypasses the press, they’re directed to quickly connect with their front three to finish. This setup encourages proactive pressing, swift transitions, and effective exploitation of defensive lapses. 💪⚽️

🎉 5 V 3 Press & Switch Rondos | 88-P8

This high-intensity wave rondo sharpens defenders' pressing skills, collective movement, and quick transitions. Let us and your fellow coaches know how this practice went with your team! 🙌

🔥 3 v 3 High Pressing Game | 25-P1

Let's start this week with a bang with this high press practice! This drill challenges groups of three to press quickly, win the ball, and find the back of the mini goals net. The attackers must attempt to break through the press and score in the larger goal if they can outmanoeuvre their opponents. We then progress to a 3 v 3 game, focusing on pressing as a unit and important tactical principles that players need to develop. 💪⚽️

🎉 Corner Kick Routine 9: The Edge of the Box Fake

Looking for some set-piece inspiration for this weekend? Then this corner routine is for you! This corner kick is designed to draw defenders away from the edge of the box, creating space for a runner to finish from distance. Your opponents won't see it coming! 🔥⚽️

🔥 1 V 1 Possession & Dribbling Game | 76-P1

Do your players need to improve their ability to hold possession and beat players in 1 v 1's? Then this simple practice is perfect for them! This practice sharpens individual ball control, decision-making, and the ability to break past opponents in tight spaces. 🔥⚽️

⚽️ 2 v 1 Transfer Rondos | 94-P2

This practice is designed to develop passing and movement to receive under pressure, focusing on working as a pair. Players operate in two small zones with a gap in between, where possession teams aim to move the ball quickly and efficiently in a 2 v 1 situation. The goal is to make enough successful passes before transferring the ball to the next zone, adding an element of quick decision-making and teamwork. Defenders rotate in, challenging the possession team to maintain control and adapt to the pressure. This exercise promotes sharp movement, communication, and precise passing skills in small-sided scenarios.💪⚽️

🔥 Multi-Rondo Time Challenge | 70-P5

This practice is a fun fast-paced, competitive team challenge designed to improve speed, defending, and teamwork. The goal for the defenders is to win possession as quickly as possible across all zones, with the clock ticking from the moment play begins. As defenders succeed, they can join teammates in other zones, increasing the pressure on the possession teams. The team that clears all zones the fastest wins, creating a fun, high-energy competition that tests defensive resilience and communication. 🏆⚽️

🔥 Possession Rondos (433) | 51-P13

Let's start this week off with a bang! This practice is designed to enhance your team's ability to maintain possession in a 4-3-3 formation. The goal for the possession team is to complete five passes in their 4 v 2 rondo before transferring the ball to a different zone, promoting quick transitions and awareness. Players can rotate to support different rondos, while two defenders press to regain possession. Let us know if your players enjoy this one. 🙌

🎉 Corner Kick Routine 8: The Overlap

Looking to add some creativity to your corner kicks? This video is just what you need! This routine focuses on using clever deception to create space for an unmarked cross into the box. It features an overlapping run out wide to pull defenders away, leaving room for a precise delivery into the danger zone. It's an ideal tactic to surprise your opponents and boost your scoring chances! 🔥 Stay tuned for another exciting corner kick routine coming next week!

Playing the The Number 10 Role - Position Specific

Hi Coaches! I hope everyone has had a good week so far and the prep for the weekend is going well. In case you missed it - have a look at our No.10 position-specific coaching theme, that dives deep into the unique role of the playmaker. We have 5 new practices making up Topic 1: Receiving In the Pockets.

Let us know if you have run any of these with your teams so far and how they went. 🙌