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Football Formations suitable for amateur teams

Football Formations suitable for amateur teams

A key aspect to consider is which football formations will suit your team. This post discusses what makes a formation easy to implement.

Tactical awareness in football – Tips to develop it

Tactical awareness in football – Tips to develop it

Learn how to develop your tactical awareness in football. This post discusses tips for developing it to have a winning edge on the pitch.

What is a high line in football? Should my team use it?

What is a high line in football? Should my team use it?

A popular approach for offensive football teams is to use a high line defence. This post describes its meaning and characteristics.

5 attributes a football coach must have

5 attributes a football coach must have

To be a football manager requires more than a certification. This post outlines the key attributes that great football coaches share.

Are you too old to play football? – Playing football beyond 30s

Are you too old to play football? – Playing football beyond 30s

When are you too old to play football? In this post we discuss how you can play beyond your 30's and what to do when you finally have to "retire".

Atletico Madrid sliding tackle drill

Atletico Madrid sliding tackle drill

Sliding tackles are legal but risky. Therefore, players must know how to perform them safely and when to use them. This post describes a sliding [...]

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 [...]

Defend the goal – Have fun with this shooting drill

Defend the goal – Have fun with this shooting drill

This drill simulates a scenario where the goalkeeper is beaten, and defenders must rush to defend the goal.

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 [...]