All Posts by Tom Mura

0 Triangle Shooting

By David Johnson - Objective This session will focus on shooting and service for the shooter.  The focus needs to be on proper weight and direction of the pass and the quality of the finish.  This should be done as close to game speed as possible. Diagram 1 Set Up Position 3 cones in a triangle

0 Playing out the Back in a 4-3-3

By Sean Pearson Formation Playing out the back is the norm now, but also is high pressure, so what you have to be able to do if you still wish to play out from the back is have a plan in place depending on opposition player positions and roles. Here I look at different options

1 The One Eight One

By Mike Smith Several years ago I had a high school player who was obsessed with formations. She just had to know what shape we were in, and would usually then argue the 4-3-3 was the answer for everything. I was trying to teach the group to not ALWAYS play so directly and even keep a

0 Receive and Layoff Progression #4

0 #100 Double Box Training Environment

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0 Receive and Layoff Progression #3

0 Receive and Layoff Progression #2

0 Receive and Layoff Progression

0 Breaking the Defensive Block

By Alex Trukan Red Bull Leipzig has been a revelation of this Bundesliga season, currently sitting second, just three points behind Bayern Munich. Not only results but also their style of play is what they became famous for. RB Leipzig is mainly recognised as high intensity, aggressive pressing side which tries to win the ball

0 Dribble Through 3 v 3

By Alex Trukan This practice is aimed at developing players’ ability to produce high intensity actions with possibly shortest recovery time in between them. This happens through improving refuelling time of ATP (energy) after anaerobic actions such as sprints, accelerations or quick bursts over short and medium distances. Therefore, if the energy will be available

1 Dribbling Training Session

By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up:  Lateral Dribbling Set Up:  You'll need 3 to 12 cones, depending on the number of players you have and how many you want in a each group so they can maximize the number of touches they get.  See the diagram below for how you set up the cones. By placing

0 Receive and Layoff

0 Passing and Distribution

By Wayne Henderson - More than ever, the modern day goalkeeper must be as comfortable and confident with the ball at his / her feet than the outfield players. This Drill and adapted game replicates a very common passing sequence found in games at all levels. The important aspects to look for, as a coach

0 Possession with Transition

By Steven Smith Over the River Objectives: Increase possession skills while training fitness and transition. Increase the ability to defend in small groups. Set-Up This activity is designed to increase possession skills while focusing on transition, fitness and defensive pressure. It is perhaps one of the most challenging fitness possession games for a senior level team. The

9 Double Box

This week's Animated Drills Video shows a set-up that can be used as a great warm-up for a dribbling, passing or combination play session. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. How would you progress this activity? Share your ideas in the comments section below the

0 Crashing the Goal

By Mike Smith If there is one point where the beautiful game can get ugly, it is in front of the goal when a team is “crashing” in to score. This is a moment where sheer numbers, size, strength and determination win the day. Often times in the waning seconds of a game, a team will

0 1 v 1 Continuous Game

0 #099 Playing Up

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0 1 v 1 Down the Line

0 1 v 1 with Recovering Defender

0 1 v 1 From the Side

0 2 v 2 to Targets

This week's Animated Drills Video is a great environment for your players to work on their movement without the ball to create options for the player in possession. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. How would you progress this activity? Share your ideas in

3 Decisions After the Press

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 28 x 32 Yards Time: 15 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 1 Objectives To force turnovers with a connected press. To keep the ball afterwards and be able to make a quick decision on what to do with the ball. Set-Up One area with 4 goals and 4 coned areas in front

0 1 v 1 Facing the Goal