💪 Defensive Recovery Runs | 27-P4

This practice develops players' defensive recovery runs in a dynamic and competitive setting. It begins with a 3 v 1 possession game in the first zone, where attackers aim to complete 5-10 passes before transitioning the ball to teammates in the end zone for a finishing attempt. The defender’s task is to press and screen, trying to win the ball in zone one or intercept during their recovery run into the end zone. If the defender gains possession, they must quickly play to their target player to score a goal for their team. Players rotate as the active defender and target player after each round. As one side completes their action, the other group starts, providing a natural recovery period between sets. 💪⚽️

Session 754: Pre-Season - Speed, SAQ & Games

This pre-season session is designed to boost both technical skills and physical endurance. We start with a technical passing practice, incorporating continuous movement to build passing accuracy while improving stamina. Next, we move into an overload game, where two teams compete to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities, while the third team works through an SAQ circuit to enhance their fitness. Finally, we end with a small-sided game that focuses on players making smart runs in behind the defence to score. This session helps players develop their passing skills, game awareness, and off-the-ball movement, all while building their fitness levels.

🔥 Pre-Season 104: Exploit Overloads & SAQ Circuit

This pre-season practice is designed to enhance players' ability to make penetrating passes, support play, and build speed and endurance. The session takes place in a 20 by 20-yard area, split diagonally into two zones with mini goals in each corner. Three teams rotate through the activities: one team works through a physical circuit on the outside, while the other two teams compete in a 3 v 2 overload game in the central area. The attacking team looks to pass through the defence to reach the next zone, creating overloads and finishing opportunities. If the defenders win possession, they counter-attack towards the opposite mini goal. After every few attacks, the teams rotate, ensuring all players engage in both physical and tactical elements of the practice.

🎉 Session 753: Maintain Possession to Attack

Elevate your team's passing and possession skills with this session designed to enhance technical ability, game intelligence, and teamwork. We start with a technical passing practice focusing on combinations with one and two touch passing. Next, we move into a breakout rondo that begins as a 5 v 2 possession game and transitions into a full match. Finally, we finish with a small-sided game where players score by maintaining possession, emphasising smart passing, movement, and teamwork. This session helps players develop their passing accuracy, spatial awareness, and ability to play together as a team.

⚽️ Breakout Rondo into Game | 45-P8

This dynamic breakout rondo is designed to sharpen your team's possession skills, pressing intensity, and rapid transitions from defence to attack. The session begins with a 5 v 2 rondo in a smaller possession zone, where one team of 5 works to maintain control against 2 defenders from the opposing team. The objective for the possession team is to complete 15 passes, which then triggers an exciting 5 v 5 game in the full area, simulating a quick transition into attack. Let's get our players comfortable maintaining possession and then breaking out to attack as a team! 🔥⚽️

🐍 Avoid the Snake! | Mini Ballers P48

This exciting mini ballers practice is all about enhancing players' dribbling, turning, and awareness in a fun and engaging way. The session kicks off with one player selected as the "snake" while the others dribble their balls around the area, trying to avoid being tagged. If tagged, players pass their ball to the coach and join the snake by linking up with the others, working together to catch the remaining players. The game continues until all players are tagged or the time limit is up, with the snake growing longer and teamwork becoming crucial. After each round, a new snake is chosen, keeping the energy high and the players engaged.

🔥 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. 🔥

🎉 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.

🔥 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. 🙌