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To come out on top in a 1 v 1 situation, you need to have the confidence, dribbling ability and fast reactions.

The one on one drills and videos below will develop your players' skills such as dribbling and speed. Not only do we look at attacking but also at defending in a 1v1, with videos and drills developing skills such as jockeying and learning to not dive in.

By improving your players' confidence running with the ball and balance, they can become the next Ronaldo or Messi!

Agility is a key skill in Football. Players need to be able to turn sharply and have quick reactions to reach a misplaced pass or make the interception.

These agility videos and drills will improve balance, speed and acceleration within your team, using equipment such as ladders, hurdles and cones.

Use these drills to make your players light on their feet, develop their reactions and improve how they accelerate into space to gain the advantage.

Having good co-ordination is an important part of Football, with players needing to master control of the ball and being balanced.

These video drills which develop your players' skills such as controlling a high ball. It can even be made into a fun game, with small activities such as Keepie Uppies!

Being able to turn with the ball and control will help your players get out of trouble when they're caught in a tight spot during their next game.

Pit your players against one another with our conditioned games, improving various different techniques and abilities.

These drills and videos develop skills such as passing and movement, as they encourage your players to create space to receive an accurate ball. Get your players to work together in their teams, whether that is in a 4v2, 3v3 or 2v2 game; communication is vital, and plenty of talking will develop with these drills and videos (check out the Barcelona game - it's a favourite with coaches).

Crossing is one of the core elements in football and can be used in either a dead-ball situation such as a corner or free kick, or in open play.

Consistency is key in crossing, and these drills and technique videos will improve your side's crossing technique, by varying the power and length of the delivery.

If the right cross is delivered, then your players need to have the technique to finish and score a goal. These drills and videos will develop this, working on shots such as volleying and also heading the ball. Your attackers will learn how to create the space for a goal-scoring chance, by making the right runs and communicating with their team-mates.

Make the most of your set plays, and get improving on your player's crossing!

As much as attacking and scoring goals is vital if your team cannot defend, it's game over.

Improve your defenders' jockeying, positioning and tactical thinking with these defending drills and videos, by coaching your players not to dive into the tackle too early. It's key for defenders to be ready on their toes and not flat-footed.

The best way to get your defenders to improve their position, is to pit them against your attackers. The defending videos and drills have a number of small-sided games - including 1v1 challenges - to teach your players to watch the ball and not the player.

Dribbling is a big part of football, whether wingers are running with the ball or defenders are carrying it out of defence. It's important for players to have control and balance when dribbling, to avoid giving the ball away.

By following these drills and videos, confidence and skill whilst running with the ball will develop. The fun games and races below will improve control and encourage your players to use both feet; it's not scary if they practice!

Being the goalkeeper is arguably the most important position on the football pitch, being the last line of defence.

Your keeper will improve their handling and diving, by developing their movement to make those important saves. The drills and videos below will set your team on your way to clean sheets galore, with small, simple drills such as throwing sit ups to help improve key skills including reaction speed, agility and positioning between the posts.

Heading can either be used in defence or attack, whether it's clearing your lines or an attempt on goal.

It may seem daunting when a high ball is going straight to one of your players but with the right technique, heading is a piece of cake! With these drills and videos, improve the way your players connect with the ball, making sure when they header the ball it's with the forehead.

Develop your team's heading control and power, and use the different skill videos, drills and games below to encourage them to head the ball more in their next match.

The right passes wins you games, so it is key your players have the right vision and technique. Use drills to improve your side's communication, teaching them to pass the ball accurately and get them moving off the ball into space.

Use the videos below to improve your players' lofted, driven and side foot passing technique.

Don't let a poor first touch stop a good play, use the passing coaching videos to work on your team's control when they receive the ball - whether it's a lofted long pass or a driven pass - teach them to control with their head, chest, knee and feet.

Keeping possession of the ball will lead to more scoring chances, and limit your opponent's chances of scoring. If you encourage your players to use the passing game instead of booting the ball long, you'll get them playing top-class football - just like Barcelona with their tiki-taka pass and move style of play.

To do that you need to improve your player's ability to keep possession, even when under pressure. It's also important to get players talking and working on their communication. By talking and telling each other where other players are, it'll become a lot easier to keep possession. Develop their movement off the ball as well as their control when they receive, by using the small group possession drills and small-sided game videos below.

Who doesn't love shooting in football? To develop your forwards' shooting shot and follow through check out the videos below. These coaching games and drills will improve your player's shooting ability when they're in front of goal. By following the coaching points below you will be able to improve your striker's positioning, power and accuracy.

Try the small-sided games to improve how your players hit the target - working on putting your laces through the ball and encouraging players to take their chances - don't be afraid to have a go!

Having a solid grasp of the basic techniques in football is often the difference between average and good players. Good technique ranges from how a player passes to how they control and strike the ball.

Watch videos below and lay solid foundation for player development. Techniques covered include ball control, heading and passing. All drills have detailed coaching pointers to improve those vital individual skills.

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