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Sliding tackle drill – Game to practice them safely

Sliding tackle drill – Game to practice them safely

Sliding tackles are legal but risky. This post describes a sliding tackle drill used by Atletico Madrid to help practice them safely.

5 attributes every fullback must have

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.

Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind

Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind

The counterattack drill in this post will help your defenders improve their tackling techniques when chasing strikers from behind.

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 attacking midfielder must have

5 attributes every attacking midfielder must have

Attacking midfielders are the play-makers of most teams. This post discusses the skills you must have to be a great attacking midfielder.

5 attributes every centre forward must have

5 attributes every centre forward must have

Centre forwards may not see much of the ball during a game, but they score goals. Find out the attributes your centre forward must have.

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 football winger must 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.

5 attributes every fullback must have

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.