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1 v 1 up and down

The drills starts with one player from group 1 (reds) running with a ball to the opposing goal, trying to score. As soon as they have a shot at goal, a player from group 2 (yellows) runs with a ball to the other goal to try and score. The player that had the first shot has to try and defend against the player from group 2. When this player scores or loses the ball to the defender, the next player starts from group 1 and the player that had the shot becomes the new defender. The player that had the first shot and then defended, goes to the back of there queue. (Players should always finish up in the same queue and attack the same goal).

1 v 1 skills

3 Style Shooting

Set up 3 cones (or poles) spaced as shown in the diagram. Have a mannequin positioned on either side of the middle, just before the penalty box. Have a Player positioned on the backline to the left side in the penalty box with a ball. Have another Player (W) positioned out wide to the right side with a ball. A Player starts halfway between the centre circle and goal; dribbles the ball around the cones and in between the mannequins to take a shot. After first shot, Player quickly moves around the left hand mannequin and gets a cross from the wide player. Then the Player recovers around the right hand mannequin to receive the ball from the player on the goal line. Rotate the players around ever play (shooter > winger > backline player > shooter line)

Shooting

Agility Circuit

Players start on the baseline and run one at a time. The next player starts once the player in front of them has run around the first cone. Players sprint around the outside of the 18 yard box and then run around the cone near the D. Players then slow down to a 50% jog and use quick feet to place both feet in each rung of the ladder. After running through the ladder players run around the next cone and slalom in and out of the cones/poles, facing forward at all times and using quick shuffle feet. Finally players jog back around the cones back to the start point.

Agility

Dive and Recover

Starting on the middle cone the keeper moves out to their right to catch the first feed. After getting back to their feet and rolling the ball back out they side-step back towards the middle cone, ready to dive and catch the next rolled ball from the second feeder.

Goalkeeping

Early Cross

Set out 5 x 15 yard channels in each corner of the area as shown in the diagram. Station one player in each channel. Play 2 v 2 in central area. The goalkeeper serves the ball to one of his two teammates in the central area. The goal is to get the ball to either of your teams players stationed in a channel. This player delivers a crossed ball into the attacking area. The two attacking players stagger their runs into the near post, mid-goal and far post areas. Finish with a shot or header on goal.Progression: When the wide player gets the ball in the channel the opposing wide player on his side of the field may run into his area to challenge the cross.

Crossing and Finishing

Hit, Miss, Run and Recover!

Play a normal rules game across an area slightly narrower than half the pitch. On both sides of the pitch set out three cones at regular intervals. Teams play out the game as normal, however after any missed/saved shot players on the attacking team must immediately run back and touch the next line behind them (marked by cones) - if players are stood on or close to a line they must retreat to the next closest line. This will open space for the defending team to quickly launch a counter-attack. Once players have run back and touched a line they can then rejoin the game.

Conditioned games

Run out, Back, Jump and Catch!

This drill simulates recovering, running quickly back onto your line. The keeper starts the drill by sprinting out to touch the penalty spot with their hand. Once they've touched the penalty spot they run backwards as quickly as then can to get back onto their line. As soon as the keeper has taken a couple of steps back the feeder plays a lobbed ball to try and go over the keeper into the goal.

Goalkeeping

Shoot, Recover, Finish

Make a pitch from the edge of one penalty box to the same the other end, full width. Set up a goal with a GK at each end. A group of Attackers start in the centre circle. A group of Defenders start offset to the left of them. The coach feeds the ball in to and Attacker and they run forward to a 1 vs 1 situation with 1 Defender. The Attacker should take on the Defender and attempt to score. Once the Attacker has taken a shot they recover in an arc to receive a ball cross in from the right side. As this is going on, when the GK at the other end has seen the coach pass the first ball then they pass the ball to a player in the fullback position out to the right (F). F passes the ball down the line to a winger (W), who will be the one to cross the ball in after the Attacker has taken their first shot. At the same time the exact same is happening at the other end of the pitch. Players move positions: The Attacker becomes the F for the other side, attacking in the other direction. F follows their pass to become the W, the W joins the line of Attackers. Rotate the Defenders after 5 minutes. Play different progressions/variations for about 30 minutes in total. Includes breaks for water and feedback to the players

Crossing and Finishing

Suicides - Speed Endurance

Set up to the side, using the pitch markings as an indicator of where to place your cones (on the touchline, in line with the 6 yard box, penalty spot and baseline). On hearing your whistle players sprint as fast as they can to the first line and touch the ground with their hand before quickly changing direction and running back to the touchline. Repeat to the next line. Finish the suicide by running as fast as you can to the furthest cone, touch the line and run back to your original starting point.

Agility

Triangle Drill

The first player at Cone 1 passes the ball to Cone 2, then performs quick feet through the rope ladder, cones or over the hurdles, before sprinting to the pole and joining the queue at the next cone. The player at Cone 2 does the same and this continues around the triangle.

Passing and Receiving

Dive and Recover Goalkeeping -...

Starting on the middle cone the keeper moves out to their right to catch the first feed. After getting back to their feet and rolling the ball back out they side-step back towards the middle cone, ready to dive and catch the next rolled ball from the second feeder.

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Hit, Miss, Run and Recover! Co...

Play a normal rules game across an area slightly narrower than half the pitch. On both sides of the pitch set out three cones at regular intervals.Teams play out the game as normal, however after any missed/saved shot players on the attacking team must immediately run back and touch the next line behind them (marked by cones) - if players are stood on or close to a line they must retreat to the next closest line.This will open space for the defending team to quickly launch a counter-attack.Once players have run back and touched a line they can then rejoin the game.

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Shoot, Recover, Finish Crossin...

Make a pitch from the edge of one penalty box to the same the other end, full width. Set up a goal with a GK at each end.A group of Attackers start in the centre circle. A group of Defenders start offset to the left of them.The coach feeds the ball in to and Attacker and they run forward to a 1 vs 1 situation with 1 Defender. The Attacker should take on the Defender and attempt to score.Once the Attacker has taken a shot they recover in an arc to receive a ball cross in from the right side.As this is going on, when the GK at the other end has seen the coach pass the first ball then they pass the ball to a player in the fullback position out to the right (F).F passes the ball down the line to a winger (W), who will be the one to cross the ball in after the Attacker has taken their first shot.At the same time the exact same is happening at the other end of the pitch.Players move positions:The Attacker becomes the F for the other side, attacking in the other direction. F follows their pass to become the W, the W joins the line of Attackers. Rotate the Defenders after 5 minutes. Play different progressions/variations for about 30 minutes in total.Includes breaks for water and feedback to the players

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Suicides - Speed Endurance Agi...

Set up to the side, using the pitch markings as an indicator of where to place your cones (on the touchline, in line with the 6 yard box, penalty spot and baseline).On hearing your whistle players sprint as fast as they can to the first line and touch the ground with their hand before quickly changing direction and running back to the touchline.Repeat to the next line.Finish the suicide by running as fast as you can to the furthest cone, touch the line and run back to your original starting point.

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Two Goal Recovery Goalkeeping ...

Two GKs working in 2 seperate goals at 90 degrees to each other.Two servers in central positions and two servers in wide positions.GKs begin facing the post and both turn in from the post at same time and then deal with a shot.GK1 and GK2 then cross over and get a shot from opposite server in wide positions.

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Handball Game - No running wit...

5 vs 5 game (can be played with or without goals).Game 1:Possession keeping game where all passing is with the hands by throwing and catching. Teams score a point for every 10 passes they make without losing the ball.Game 2:Alternatively you can play this game with goals. All passes must be made with the hands (players can't run with the ball in hand) and players can only score with a header.

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Jailbreak Conditioned games - ...

One team runs clockwise round the inside of the circle with the other team running anti-clockwise around the outside of the circle (blue cones).When the coach shouts 'Jailbreak' the players inside the inner circle try to 'escape' to outside the 10m x 10m square (yellow cones).The inside team scores a point for each 'jailbreaker' - swap over. If you have an odd number of players give the defenders the extra man.

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Run out, Back, Jump and Catch!...

This drill simulates recovering, running quickly back onto your line. The keeper starts the drill by sprinting out to touch the penalty spot with their hand. Once they've touched the penalty spot they run backwards as quickly as then can to get back onto their line. As soon as the keeper has taken a couple of steps back the feeder plays a lobbed ball to try and go over the keeper into the goal.

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Four Goal Game with spare play...

Two teams of seven players play on half a pitch with no keepers.Each team must have a wide player on each wing.A spare player should be put into a separate colour (see yellow player taking the center in the image).They are always playing for the team in possession of the ball to give them the extra man.

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Catch, Roll, Dive Goalkeeping ...

Goalkeeper steps away from cone comes through the gate receives a ball into hands Returns to server then gets a low shot into dive close to body Get into set position initially then step forward into low dive to save before cones in advance of initial gate Notes: Get the step in if required If serve close too the body collapse legs and get hands to the ball in front of the body Dive forward this called 'Attacking the dive'  

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Overlap to Attack! Conditioned...

Play across half a pitch. Each team must have 3 defenders and two centre forwards.Players must follow their own passes forward, with the intention of overlapping to receive the return pass.

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Cut back then Shot Goalkeeping...

Goalkeeper deals with the cut back. If the goalkeeper secures the ball then returns it to the server whilst still on the ground followed by a shot.You can start with a volley into hands then get the goalkeeper into diveThe serve needs to be powerful enough to challenge the goalkeeper as we will now introduce a shot.If the goalkeeper parries the ball the striker should shoot using the ball in play

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Near Post - Middle Shot Goalke...

The keeper covers the near post and stops the shot from the first feeder. After they've gathered the ball they roll it back and then move quickly around the edge of the coned area to close down the angle on the next shot. The middle shot is played low by the second feeder and the keeper must react quickly to get down and try to smother/block this second ball.

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Goalkeeper Turn Goalkeeping - ...

The goalkeeper starts by facing into the goal i.e. away from the ball. The coach throws the ball to anywhere in the goal just after he shouts to the goalkeeper to turn.

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Catch & Move Goalkeeping - Soc...

2 GK's working at the same time.GK's begin between 2 cones, facing eachother.GK gets a shot into hands from a wide server. Then GK goes around the front cone for a shot into dive from a 2nd straight server.Gk's get back up to feet and the drill is reversed.

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Fast - get back on your line! ...

Players sprint around discs to get into position. One is a goalkeeper and one is an outfield player who is to shoot.<br /><br />Red player rolls a ball down between the discs when players have begun to run. Swap lines after one repetition.

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Football: 1 v 1 up and down

The drills starts with one player from group 1 (reds) running with a ball to the opposing goal, trying to score.<br /><br /> As soon as they have a shot at goal, a player from group 2 (yellows) runs with a ball to the other goal to try and score. The player that had the first shot has to try and defend against the player from group 2.<br /><br /> When this player scores or loses the ball to the defender, the next player starts from group 1 and the player that had the shot becomes the new defender. The player that had the first shot and then defended, goes to the back of there queue. (Players should always finish up in the same queue and attack the same goal).

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In and Out Catch Slalom Goalke...

The keeper and the feeder work in each of the gaps between the poles. The feeder plays the ball at mid-height into the keeper's body. Once the ball has been caught the keeper throws the ball back out and then turns to run between the poles and touch the ground. After touching the ground behind the poles they should then run out to meet the next ball before turning to run between the next set of poles and touch the ground.

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Colour Gates- Playing out with...

Mark out 3 gates in a line with coloured cones. Two goalkeepers working together about 10 yards away from the cones.First goalkeeper plays the ball through the cones and shouts a colourGK 2 then has to take a touch and play the ball through the coloured gate that has been called. Switch which goalkeeper calls and which plays the ball.

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recover SESSIONS
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Goalkeeper Positional Recovery...

Introduce goalkeepers to recovery lines and efficiency of movement across the goals. Check the GK is moving into line with the ball when making the save.

Turnover - Recovering after lo...

How to counter a counter-attack! React quickly, hold up the ball and reorganize your back line to box out their striker!

Defend Against Counter Attacki...

Create an understanding of the importance of defensive structure when attacking to ensure you don’t get hit on the counter-attack.

Goalkeeping Shot Stopping From the Angle

To improve the goalkeeper making saves from shots from the angle.

Defending Deep

Stay compact, stay disciplined and protect a lead by defending deep with this session.

Shooting: Crossing and Finishing

Deliver the pas to set up a simple finish for your strikers. Scoring goals will win you the game so make sure you are providing the easiest chances to give your strikers the best chance of putting it in the net.

Defending in & around the penalty area

Nail down the roles and responsibilities of defending in and around the box to be able to maintain structure making your team hard to break down.

Team Defending

Develop a team mentality that works to win the ball back and swarm in groups. Understand the roles and responsibilities of team defence to shut out the opposition as a unit.

Dealing with Long Shots

Goalkeeper positioning is vital when dealing with shots from long range. Develop your keepers concentration, positioning and movement to be solid behind the speculative efforts

Defending as an Individual

Get your defenders taking responsibility for their man to dictate the play and slow attacks down. Work on players footwork and decision making and emphasise the importance of a defenders mindset.

Retreating Defence

If it breaks down in the middle, your players need to be thinking about recovering straight away. Make it a habit with this session.

Defending When Outnumbered

When you do get caught on the break, make sure your defenders know their roles to slow the attacks down for the support to get back.

Turnover - Recovering after losing possession

Don't get caught out by a quick counter-attacking team! React quickly, hold up the ball and reorganize your back line to box out their striker
recover ANSWERS
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Pass and move for under 11s football team

i run a under 11s football team and they really need to work on pass and move do u know any good drills that will be able to help there young boys and girls out....many thanks gary ives - submitted via email

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Coach doing my FA Level 2 badge, looking for skill & SSGs on pressing?

hi im currently doing my FA level 2 badge. I have just been given my final topic on " pressing " has any one got any good technique, skill and ssg drills for this. many thanks j

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How much fitness work is required for U12's

This is my first season coaching u12's - I have a lot of experience with coaching younger children in which I concentrated on skills, ball work etc (90%). Just wondering does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on how much fitness work is req'd for 11 and 12 year olds.

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Coaching ideas for group size of 7 and fewer?

Hi, I coach an Over 30's female side. We have lost 6 of our 7 games, drawing the other. I only get about 7 to training AT MOST and struggle to find any good plans for these 7 or so. The numbers go as low as 3 and is extremely offputting and distressing. They only train for an hour. Any suggestions?

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How can I improve defensive shape after a failed press?

With my U16 team, I often like to use high presses throughout matches and have scored a number of goals as a result. The problem is, often the triggers are only recognised by a few of the players, leading to a failed press. Obviously I will have to work with them on recognising press triggers, however how can I help improve the overall team shape after a press has failed? For example, say 3 players; a left midfielder, centre midfielder and centre forward in a 4-3-3 have attempted a press in the opposition's right back position. The press has failed and now the team is 3 players short and facing a counter attack.

Ben Lowry Coach, England

introduction to football

hi to allmy club has signed up to a Queensland miniroo's program to introduce children to football it is to be both fun and show discipline. This is from age's 4 to 11 it runs for 6 weeks, there will then be the chance for the children to join the club after this or as a club we can continue to run for the 2016 session , fitness isn't the main objective,just skills and enjoyment.Would you like to give some advise on the kind of drills that you would run in this kind of environment remembering that its only a introduction. I have detailed drills that we currently run for are established players.Thank you karl

Karl waters Coach, Australia

Developing Dribble Dash

Hi all ,As part of my course I have to develop dribble dash into more of a game format.Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.Thanks

Bill Campbell Coach, England

what passing drills to use on player with ACL rupture

I have a player recovering from ACL rupture and would some advice on what passing drill to introduce him to

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did not recieve confirmation email

I forget my passeword, when I put my email to recover my passeword, the system said that an email has sent, but I fund nothing on my email provider nor on my spam???what should I do?

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Attacking and recovering with midfielders

When my team attacks the near the opposing teams 18 box, we always seem to give the ball away to the other team and my midfield is never covered adequately. What is the best way to balance trying to attack but still maintaining shape from a defensive standpoint?

Hunter Williams Coach, United States of America

defenders

does anyone have any drills or ideas , how to get defenders to keep in shape while moving up the pitch etc, this is for u19 team, we play 442, what I am trying to get is when the two centre backs push up the wing backs are ahead of them

David Coach, Scotland

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I wish to can el my subscription and recover the recent payment that was made today.

Mark Simons Coach, England

Team thrashed every week - whe...

Team keep getting thrashed every week - where to start? Having been the sole coach/manager of a little league team for the past two years, this year I lost all my senior players. I was therefore presented with 10 brand new lads, some of whom have never played competitive football. We are 8 games in and my lads are getting thrashed every week. The main problems are that they cannot get the ball out of their half, positions are usually a mess, finishing and chance creation are non-existent, and they don't apply any pressure or are unable to tackle. The main problems are keeping the ball as a team, getting it in the opponents half and staying there, and creating/finishing chances. I only have 1 and a half hours a week with them. I don't really know what to do, and I'm a little desperate. Does anybody have any advice? Thanks for literally anything.

Coach, England

Developing Dribble Dash | Spor...

Hi all ,As part of my course I have to develop dribble dash into more of a game format.Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.Thanks

Bill Campbell Coach, England

Coach doing my FA Level 2 badg...

hi im currently doing my FA level 2 badge. I have just been given my final topic on " pressing " has any one got any good technique, skill and ssg drills for this. many thanks j

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