Sweeper Position in Football: why is it no longer popular?
This article discusses the sweeper position in football, its responsibilities, the skills required, the evolution of the role and notable players.
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5-a-side game with reduced spaces
A 5-a-side game with reduced spaces is an excellent training tool for a football team. This post details the benefits and setup of this training [...]
Kickabout with possession – Run the clock
This post describes a simple kickabout game to keep your training fun while you focus on maintaining possession.
High-intensity pressing drill – Defending when outnumbered
This post introduces a fun variation to the traditional rondo, a high-intensity pressing drill to encourage a quick ball recovery.
Midfield possession drill – Control every game
In modern football, controlling the midfield wins games. This post details a midfield possession drill that will help your team control games.
Passing combinations with finishing: la trenza
La trenza is made up of challenging passing combinations. This post describes a variation involving a goalkeeper to keep it fun.
Tic Tac Toe football – Warm-up drill
This post describes a fun tic tac toe football game that will warm up your team while practising some basic skills with the ball.
Football Formations suitable for amateur teams
A key aspect to consider is which football formations will suit your team. This post discusses what makes a formation easy to implement.
Fast transition drill – Counterattacks from the wings
This post describes a fast transition drill using the wings that will get your players attacking and defending at full speed.