Retain the ball and keep possession whilst up against the opposition, particularly when closely marked, with this session! Communicate with your team-mates to look for a passion option, making sure that are moving off the ball to create space for the pass, whilst the defence are pressuring the ball.
With the use of passing grids and progressions, watch your players use accurate passing and composure to reach their team-mates, pulling off passes such as the through ball to beat the defence. Get your team maintaining possession on the pitch!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
A player's first touch determines everything that follows: whether they can play forward, turn, or simply retain the ball. This article explores why training first touch in isolation is not enough, and how to design sessions that develop this critical skill under realistic game pressure.
The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.