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Latest posts and updates from the training ground.
5 football drills to improve communications
Communication is essential in any team sport. This post outlines 5 simple drills to improve communication in your team.
5 high-tech football gadgets to improve your game
High-tech football gadgets can help improve your performance. This post lists products that you can buy at a reasonable price.
High-intensity passing circuit
Playing a possession game is pointless if you do it at a slow pace. You may keep the ball but won't be able to break through the opposition defence. This passing circuit will help your team to create combinations at speed.
Sliding tackle drill – Game to practice them safely
Sliding tackles are legal but risky. This post describes a sliding tackle drill used by Atletico Madrid to help practice them safely.
Defending in the box drill
Defending in the box can be a risky business, but even good teams have to do it at some point during a game. This drill will help your defence to minimise...
Football passing drill – Killer pass
A good through-ball pass can create great goal opportunities. This drill will help your players to execute a killer pass.
Football Shooting Drill – Volley Shot
Two teams alternate throw-in style feeds from each flank while shooters finish first-time with both feet.
5 attributes every fullback must have
Today''s fullbacks are a hybrid between defenders and wingers. In this post, we discuss the attributes a fullback should have.
Build up from your defensive half
Sunday league teams often restart the game with a long kick from the goalkeeper. It may feel like an easy way to keep the opposition away from your goal...
Counterattack drill - Chasing from behind
The counterattack drill in this post will help your defenders improve their tackling techniques when chasing strikers from behind.
5 attributes every centre forward must have
Centre forwards may not see much of the ball during a game, but they score goals. Find out the attributes your centre forward must have.
Long-Distance Shooting Drill: Increase Your Scoring Chances
Four-back build-up plus two high strikers and strict touch limits create constant opportunities to unleash accurate long shots.