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Possession drill to break opposition defensive lines

Possession drill to break opposition defensive lines

Rondos are a great warmup exercise and improve many player skills. However, they are limited in simulating real scenarios. The possession drill in [...]

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

Over the years, successful teams have used various tactics and styles. The popularity of some roles in the field is often affected by trends in [...]

How to tackle in football – Pro tips for defenders

How to tackle in football – Pro tips for defenders

Learn how to tackle in football and minimize your risks of being sent off the field. Follow this simple tips and strikers will fear you.

The rondo – Encouraging possession football

The rondo – Encouraging possession football

The rondo is a drill that helps developing passing accuracy and decision making under pressure. Rondos are key to encourage possesion football.

Defending one on one attacks

Defending one on one attacks

Defending one one the defender is in disadvantage over the attacker. However, using the right technique, defenders can increase their chances to stop [...]

10 drills to improve ball control

10 drills to improve ball control

Ball control is the most important skill in football. This post goes over a variety of drills to develop your ball control.

5 attributes every centre back must have

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.

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

Over the years, successful teams have used various tactics and styles. The popularity of some roles in the field is often affected by trends in [...]

5 attributes every fullback must have

5 attributes every fullback must have

The role of the fullback has changed considerably over the years. Fullbacks shifted from a purely defensive position to contributors in attack in [...]