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Passing combinations with finishing: la trenza

Passing combinations with finishing: la trenza

La trenza is made up of challenging passing combinations. This post describes a variation involving a goalkeeper to keep it fun.

Tic Tac Toe football – Warm-up drill

Tic Tac Toe football – Warm-up drill

This post describes a fun tic tac toe football game that will warm up your team while practising some basic skills with the ball.

First touch drill – Great warmup for games and training

First touch drill – Great warmup for games and training

Mastering the first touch is crucial for any player. This post describes a first touch drill that can be used as a warmup for games or training.

Break the defensive line and shoot

Break the defensive line and shoot

This drill will help your attack to break the defensive line to outnumber the opposition goalkeeper and score.

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.

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.

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. [...]