All Posts by Tom Mura

0 End to End Possession

0 1 v 1 Flying Changes

0 Dribble and Pass

0 Counter Attack Overloads – Playing Through the Striker

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 42 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 3 + 3 Objectives To transition from defense to offense quickly and efficiently using overloads To play through the striker Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 3-1 formation with another 3 players each of to the side. The striker remains

0 2 v 2 to Improve Explosive Power

By Alex Trukan This practice is designed to develop Explosive Power which is responsible for sharp sprints to the ball, running duels or 2v2 transition scenarios. This kind of training leads to improved body’s ability to use fuel (ATP) and therefore, produce more powerful and explosive actions. The following practice achieves this in a 2v2

0 Four Squares

0 The Strengths and Weaknesses of the 3-4-3

This week's Animated Drill Video looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the 3-4-3 system and the different ways it can be implemented. Click Here for more information on Antonio Conte and the way he has used the 3-4-3 with Chelsea. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through

0 Dribbing Activities

By Chris Kouns USSF A License (USSF Coaching Education Instructor) – NSCAA Premier Diploma (NSCAA Coaching Education Associate Staff Coach) – Head Women’s Soccer Coach – Georgia Gwinnett College In these activities we are helping children in the formative stages of their soccer development become more comfortable with the ball and adjusting the pressure on

0 Changing the Point of Attack in the 3-2-3

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 3v3 + 3 Rondo

By Sean Reed - Objective This session will involve a 3v3 + 3 Ronda practice. Focusing on the movement to support the ball, playing on angles and tempo of play. Encouraging the players to play in the future and prepare for the 2nd movement and phase. Session 1 Diagram 1 Set Up 9 Players 3

0 Flexibility of the Midfield Three

By Alex Trukan With many teams trying to overload central areas, playing with three central midfielders has become widely used. This often initiates a discussion on whether to play a triangle with a point up (two defensive midfielders) or point down (one defensive midfielder). Both of the shapes have certain strengths and weaknesses. However, whichever

0 Warm-Up Progression

2 #092 Reviewing the Winter Season

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0 Passing and Moving Warm-Up

0 Inter-Passing

0 5 v 2 to Penetrate

0 Moving Well

By Wayne Henderson - Goalkeepers are judged on many things, shot stopping, distribution, commanding their area, dealing with crosses etc. One aspect which goes a little unnoticed is the quality of their movement. The ability to move quickly in and around the goal mouth is a very important aspect of being a top class goal

0 1 v 1 and Playing Out

By Sean Reed - Objective This session will work on 1 v 1 playing into target players. Focusing on working with the player attacking and defending, combining with other players and movement to receive the ball to support the player in possession. Session 1 Diagram 1 Set Up 6 Players 1v1 in the middle and

0 4 v 4 + 2

0 Combination Play Shooting Drill

This week's Animated Drill Video shows a passing and shooting activity that I like to use because it forces players to pass, move and think as they go through the pattern.   The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. Please feel free to share this with

0 Switching the Play to Utilize a 2 v 1

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 46 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 + 2 Objectives To switch the ball early and often To use the neutral to overload the fullback 2v1 Set-Up Two teams set up in a 3-2-1 formation with 4 zones. 2 end zones for the GKs, a central zone for

0 Delaying the Opposition’s Counter Attack

By Alex Trukan With many teams being reactive and very effective on the counter attack, it is important for our teams to be able to deal with that. Preventing the counter attack and winning the ball back or forcing the opposition to be more patient going forwards will prevent the team from being caught outnumbered

0 Multiple Finishing with Starting Speed

By Alex Trukan The following practice helps players to improve their starting speed. The difference between winning and losing is often decided by marginal gains. One of the key fitness components that might significantly influence outcomes in a football game is speed. Due to the nature of the game, speed in football is most often

0 Dribbing Activities

By Chris Kouns USSF A License (USSF Coaching Education Instructor) – NSCAA Premier Diploma (NSCAA Coaching Education Associate Staff Coach) – Head Women’s Soccer Coach – Georgia Gwinnett College This session is focused on improving the player's ability to control and move the ball quickly and set-up an opportunity to shoot or pass. Set-Up Beginning at midfield