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Latest posts and updates from the training ground.
Attacking Midfielder Skills Every CAM Needs
Learn the key attacking midfielder skills every CAM needs, including technique, killer passes, football IQ, positioning between the lines, and shooting.
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 chasing exercise will help your defenders improve tackling technique 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.
Attacking corner kick set-piece that works for all levels
This post describes a simple attacking corner kick set-piece that works well at the amateur level but is also used by professionals.
Warm up with this wall pass drill
One of the best ways to beat a defending player is to use a wall pass. In this post, we describe a multiple wall-passes drill.
Fun crossing and shooting drill
Fire up your players with this football shooting drill. Practice finishing direct shots and crosses in a single exercise.
Defensive drill - Backline coordination
The backline of a football team should move as a block when playing zonal defending. This drill will help practice backline coordination.
5 attributes every centre back must have
Centre backs form the spine of the defence in football. In this post, we discuss the attributes a player must have to be a great centre back.
Football Passing drill - 5v5 Rondo
Stop using the same old passing drill! This post describes a variation of the old rondo that will keep players interested.
Long shot drill - Score from outside the penalty box
You don't need to get in the penalty box to score. The drill in this post will encourage players to score with a long shot.
Counterattack drill: Defence vs attack
This counterattack drill will improve your scoring chances and prepare your defenders to stop counterattacks.