A few players on the outside of the area, two teams in the middle. Teams in the middle have to use outside players to get the ball from on side of the pitch to the other. If they can get the ball from one side of the pitch to the other using the passers they score a goal. Passing and moving. Looking for the best passing space.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
Roughly a fifth of Premier League goals come from set pieces, and the gap between teams who plan their routines and teams who do not has never been wider. Here is how the modern set-piece specialists design attacking corners, free kicks, and throw-ins - and how you can apply their ideas at any level.