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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