Kick Off 2025 with Our Top Football Tips!

-January 6, 2025

Welcome to 2025! I’m excited to start another year filled with football insights, drills, and strategies with you.

First, I’d like to thank you for being part of our growing community of weekend warriors. Your passion for the game and continued support made 2024 an incredible year for footballtechniques.co.

To help you start 2025 on the right foot, I’ve compiled a list of our top 10 most-viewed posts from 2024 below. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, learn new drills, or revisit proven strategies, these fan favourites are packed with tips to elevate your game.

Here’s to another year of growth, improvement, and unforgettable moments on the pitch. Let’s make 2025 your best season yet!

What is a high line in football?

A popular approach for offensive football teams is to use a high-line defence. This post describes its meaning and characteristics.

Defend the goal – Have fun with this shooting drill

This drill simulates a scenario where the goalkeeper is beaten, and defenders must rush to defend the goal.

Football positions and numbers explained.

This post describes the most common football positions and the jersey numbers usually associated with them.

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.

5 attributes every football winger must have

The popularity of football wingers varies with the predominant tactics of the time. This post discusses the role and its key characteristics.

Restarting from a goal kick – Drill

A poorly executed goal kick can put a team under pressure. This drill emulates a safe way of restarting from a goal kick.

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 attributes every centre-back must have

Centre backs form the spine of the defence in football. This post discusses the attributes a player must have to be a great centre-back.

Striker or Winger: What’s the Difference?

Many famous professional football players can easily play as a striker or winger. This post explores the differences between these roles.

High-Intensity 3v3 Game

This high-intensity 3v3 game improves ball control, decision-making, and fitness. It is perfect for small teams or training sessions with limited attendance.

Pablo Matamoros

I am a software engineer with 25+ years of experience across diverse industries. I've climbed the corporate leader over the years, which has some benefits but means I moved away from my love for tinkering with technology. So, I build the odd website or application to keep learning and stay in touch with technology. FootballTechniques allows me to combine my programming knowledge with my passion for football.

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