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Keeping team shape – Training with a grid

Keeping team shape – Training with a grid

A common issue in amateur football is keeping team shape during games. This drill will assist you in coaching team shape.

Popular childhood football games you should play as an adult

Popular childhood football games you should play as an adult

Playing simple games is a great way of learning football skills. In this post we discuss childhood football games that you can incorporate to your [...]

Simple corner kick drill to practice attack and defence

Simple corner kick drill to practice attack and defence

You must master corner kicks to be competitive. This drill combines an attacking corner kick drill and a defending corner kick drill in one.

Small-sided game to teach team shape

Small-sided game to teach team shape

Maintaining team shape is actually harder than it sounds. In this post we describe a simple exercise that will help your team maintain shape during [...]

Football attacking drill – Attack vs Defense

Football attacking drill – Attack vs Defense

Many football offense drills only focus on the attacking players. In this post we discuss a drill that involves all players in your team.

Winger training drill: The Swimming Lanes

Winger training drill: The Swimming Lanes

This post describes a winger training drill designed to simulate a real scenario involving them in attack as well as defence.

Fun passing drill for football: The Box

Fun passing drill for football: The Box

Simple and fun games taught us the basic skills we needed for the game. This post discusses a fun passing drill for football that your team will [...]

Defending corner kicks. Stop conceding easy goals!

Defending corner kicks. Stop conceding easy goals!

For some teams defending corner kicks is a thriller. It is not that difficult, follow the tips in this post to stop conceding goals in corner kicks.

Striker tips – How to lose your marker and score

Striker tips – How to lose your marker and score

Specialist striker coach Allan Russell shows you how to find space in the box and finish with deadly accuracy.