To blow away the cobwebs this fun competitive session gets your players to refresh their running with the ball, turning, shooting and defending skills through 1v1 competitive drills, a possession game and finally a one-touch finishing small-sided game.
These physically demanding practices will allow you to gauge the fitness levels of your players and their ability to use close ball control when tired - something that will be essential when playing on smaller tournament sized pitches!
Don't start this season slowly - teach your players to twist and turn like Ronaldo with this sharp skills session!
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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.
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The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
