Football Training Drills

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Football pressing drill – Press and cover

Football pressing drill – Press and cover

This post describes a football pressing drill that will help your defence to press in an organised manner.

Goalkeeper distribution drill – Strikers vs goalie

Goalkeeper distribution drill – Strikers vs goalie

This post describes a goalkeeper distribution drill that will help your keeper transition from defence into attack quickly and accurately.

Switch play and follow your pass

Switch play and follow your pass

Attacking in a straight line all the time is not effective. This drill will help your team to switch play when needed.

Combinations and shooting game

Combinations and shooting game

This post describes a combinations and shooting game that encourages quick passes to break through the defensive line.

5 football fitness drills with a ball

5 football fitness drills with a ball

Training for fitness without a ball can be very dull. These football fitness drills with a ball will make your training more enjoyable.

1v1 football dribbling drill – Have fun with friends

1v1 football dribbling drill – Have fun with friends

Many learned dribbling skills by playing with a friend. This football dribbling drill brings you and your teammates back to those days.

5 football drills to improve communications

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.

High-intensity passing circuit

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. [...]

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.