Start with normal match. 1 team attacks goal, defending team can win the right to attack by carrying over the attackers’ back line. Use the narrow-pitch sidelines.
Progressions:
1) Coach shouts “wide pitch”. Use the wide-pitch sidelines. Each team gets tackle-immunity in their right-hand corridor, but can only pass, not carry the ball.
2) Teams can carry the ball up their right corridor.
3) Use wide-pitch sidelines, full access to both teams and no tackle immunity anywhere.
Variations:
Mixed abilities: each member of the team must score before same player can score twice.
Feedback:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Video analysis is no longer a luxury reserved for international squads. With a phone, a tripod and a free editing tool, any club coach can build a weekly review habit that transforms how their team learns.
With mandatory masks now in place, the defensive corner has changed. Outrunners are committing harder, postmen are positioning differently, and the goalkeeper has new sightlines. Here's how to rebuild your PC defence for 2026.
The Pro League's most dangerous teams now win the ball back within five seconds of losing it. Here's how to teach counter-pressing at any level, with triggers, drills and a session plan.