Football Training Drills

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Fun crossing and shooting 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

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.

Football Passing drill – 5v5 Rondo

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

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

Counterattack drill: Defence vs attack

This counterattack drill will improve your scoring chances and prepare your defenders to stop counterattacks.

Passing drill – Rondo with goals

Passing drill – Rondo with goals

Rondos are a great drill to warm up and improve passing skills. This post describe a variation of the old rondo with a fun twist.

Crossing drill: Shooting and defending crosses

Crossing drill: Shooting and defending crosses

Crossing is a key aspect in football. This crossing drill will develop the skills require to execute and defend crosses.

Defending outnumbered drill to survive desperate situations

Defending outnumbered drill to survive desperate situations

Defending when your team is outnumbered requires organisation. This drill will help your team to be ready for these situations.

Football circuit drill for 11 players

Football circuit drill for 11 players

Many football drills keep players waiting in line to get involved. This football circuit drill will keep all your first team moving.