Set-up 12 Players 4v4 with 4 magic players 1 Size 4 FootballArea 30 x 50
4v4 match with normal rules. ‘Magic players’ join the match one by one when they receive a pass. This will hopefully encourage the team in possession to pass and to combine with team mates to create attacking overloads. When the ball goes out of play, the ‘magic players’ return to their positions on the side. Rotate ‘magic players’ after 10 mi
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
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.
