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Defending in the box drill

Defending in the box drill

Defending in the box can be a risky business, but even good teams have to do it at some point during a game. This drill will help your defence to [...]

Build up from your defensive half

Build up from your defensive half

Sunday league teams often restart the game with a long kick from the goalkeeper. It may feel like an easy way to keep the opposition away from your [...]

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.

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.

Defence vs attack drill with wingers

Defence vs attack drill with wingers

This post describes a defence vs attack drill to practice distribution in the middle of the park and moving into attack with wingers without losing [...]

Small football game with end zones

Small football game with end zones

This is a simple football game with end zones and 4 goals to encourage possession football and good positioning when defending.