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Sliding tackle drill – Game to practice them safely

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 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 [...]

Football passing drill – Killer pass

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

Football shooting drill – Volley shot

A volley shot can make for a spectacular goal but also an embarrassing miss. This drill will help your players perfect their volley shot.

5 attributes every fullback must have

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

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 [...]

Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind

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

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

Long-distance shooting drill – Increase your scoring chances

Shots from outside the box are more effective than many believe. Your team can score directly from a long shot or a secondary situation such as a [...]