Tom Mura, Author at WORLD CLASS COACHING Training Center

0 Rondo’s Part 1

By Sean Reed - With this session there are examples of some Rondo’s, which can be used, either before the sessions starts or as part of the warm in order to engage the players. Objective: Session 1 A 4v1 Ronda. 1 player in the middle and 4 players on the outside Set Up On players arrival

0 Long and Short Range Finishing

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 25 x 36 yards. Divide area into 3 equal areas Teams: 4 v 4 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives: To use scenarios to decide when and how to shoot Use correct technique depending on where you are shooting from Be positive in want to score The small number teams are to

0 Counter-Attacking Possession Game

By Alex Trukan This possession game is aimed at improving players’ capacity to recover between high intensity actions, what will then enable them to produce more explosive actions when needed without losses in quality. That is linked with transition to attack scenario which forces players to make decisions whether to secure possession or counter-attack quickly.

0 Dealing with Back Passes

By Josh Jones-Keen - Warm Up Full back passes the ball back to the Keeper. The Keeper receives the ball try to switch play to either opposite full back or if short on numbers can use a small goal. To progress once the full back has passed the ball they must become an attacker and put

0 Passing Analysis

By Alex Trukan Pressing is a defending strategy based on applying pressure on the ball and restricting spaces around and away from the ball in order to regain possession. It is often associated with teams defending with intensity and desire to win the ball as high and as soon as possible. However, it is important

0 Circle Work - Part 2

By Sean Reed - I wanted to continue from my last article looking at combinations within the circle work. Objective: Session 1 Working on combination play within the circle and playing out the circle Set Up The group is split into 2 teams (3 players from each team start in the middle + this will

0 Different Ways to Play 5 v 2

This week's Animated Drill Video looks at the 5 v 2 possession game that most coaches around the world to train many different aspects of the game. This video describes alternative ways to structure the game to bring out specific qualities in your players. [wpsharely id="6889"][wpsharely][/wpsharely] The diagram is being created with our online Session

0 Youth Soccer Skill Games Part 2

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 #054 Controlling the Ball Out of the Air

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0 Possession to Finish 2

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Main area 20 x 30 yards, End zone areas 20 x 10 Teams: 4 v 4 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives: To maintain possession To understand when and where to create a shooting opportunity To stay composed under pressure Start with both teams looking to keep possession by either using their

0 Mano A Mano

By Jason Stockman - So technically speaking “Mano a Mano” (or Mano y Mano) means “hand to hand” – but in many places we see it as “Man to Man”. And that is what today’s drill is about – playing man against man (or woman against woman). One scenario you never want to see your

0 Circle Work - Part 1

By Sean Reed - The focus for these sessions will look at players working within 2 teams, combining and linking play. Objective: Session 1 Working on individual movements on the ball with an end product of a pass / combination Set Up The group is split into 2 teams (3 players from each team start in

0 Starting Speed in 1 v 1 Duels

By Alex Trukan Starting speed is a physical quality that often makes the biggest visible difference in football games. Players able to accelerate over short distances and start the run powerfully gain immediate advantage over other players. That ability might be used in attack, for example when a striker makes a run past a defender

0 Penetration in the example of Red Bull Leipzig

By Alex Trukan Red Bull Leipzig, one of the clubs owned by Red Bull holding has been a revelation of this season’s 2 Bundesliga, currently (07.01.2016) occupying 1st place in the table and not only winning the games but also playing very interesting and unusual style of play. Team managed by Ralf Rangnick, one of

0 Technical 1 v 1 Game

This week's Animated Drill Video describes fast paced and competitive exercise that incorporates every technical skill of the game except heading. [wpsharely id="6889"][wpsharely][/wpsharely] The diagram is being created with our online Session Designer that is available through the Member Drills Database. Please share your ideas for progressions and variations in the comments section below. Have a

0 Possession to Finish 2

0 #053 Agility and Competitive Shooting Games

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0 Youth Soccer Skill Games

0 #052 Coaching the Most Important Age Group

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0 Defending Deep to Counter Attack

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 45 yards Teams: 6 v 6 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To transition from defending to attacking with speed Use the overload of 3v2 to manipulate the defense After defending deep and stopping penetrations it is important for the team to capitalize on the space in front of them via a counter

0 #051 How to Function Within the Formation

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0 General Counter Pressing (Gegenpressing) Part 2

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 working on our team ability to quickly work to win the ball back after possession is lost. Exercise #4: In an

0 #050 Developing Your Goalkeeper in a Team Environment

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0 Defending Deep

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 45 yards Teams: 6 v 6 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To stay compact Deny penetration through the middle Work together as a team Defending deep in and around your own area is useful when the opposition has a prolonged period of possession and dominance. It is important your players don’t panic

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