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0 Variations to Diamond Drills

This week's Animated Drill Video looks at some different variation that you can use with your diamond passing drills. These are some of the variations that were suggested in the Coaching Soccer Weekly Podcast. [wpsharely id="6889"][wpsharely][/wpsharely] The diagram is being created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through the Member Drills Database. Please share your

0 Three Team Game Within the Penalty Area

By Sean Reed - Objective The session is carried out within the penalty area and will focus on the both attacking side and defending side of the game. For the attacking players we are looking for them to create opportunities within a tight area to create goal scoring opportunities, looking for players to get a shot off

0 Breaking Through the Midfield

By Alex Trukan Defending in midfield and central areas is usually a big emphasis in a lot of teams. When out of possession, midfield is a unit that prevents the opposition from exploiting the back line as well as breaking into the final third of the pitch. Therefore, from the attacking point of view, finding

0 3 v 2 to 2 v 1 Game

This week's Animated Drill Video shows a popular numbers up attacking and defending exercise that also includes transition. [wpsharely id="6889"][wpsharely][/wpsharely] The diagram is being created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through the Member Drills Database. Please share your ideas for ways to train your players to attack quickly and take advantage of numbers up situations in

0 #059 Are Your Players Ready for 11 v 11?

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0 Exploiting the 'Weak Side'

By Alex Trukan Defending when compact has many advantages, including restricting space for the opposition, more effective pressure on the ball as well as better support and cover around and away from the ball. It can also lead to creating overloads around the ball and eventually winning possession. On the other hand, however, it also

0 Transition to Attack

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 assisting higher level players in their decision making with the ball and their transition to attack when they win the ball. Possession

0 Passing Instead of Crossing

By Alex Trukan As an alternative to traditional sequence of wing play based on a cross into the penalty box from wide positions, trying to penetrate further into the penalty area before passing it across can be an effective strategy to create goal scoring opportunities. Its usage has been on the rise recently due to

0 #056 It's Not the Same as Dribbling

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0 Rondo’s Part 2

By Sean Reed - Within this session I have continued the theme of rondo’s with some additional options, using a different number of players. Objective: Session 1 Exploiting the overload when in possession and switched on for the transition phase from in possession to out of possession Set Up 2 Teams of 6 up wards. Set

0 Advantages of Using a ‘Wall Pass’

By Alex Trukan Combination play has been an important aspect in soccer coaching for many years. There are several ways it can be defined and then created during the game. One of the elements contributing to it are ‘wall passes’, an attacking combination based on quick passing movement between two or three players, in which

2 #055 Should You Work on Free Kicks?

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0 Turning 1v1’s

By Alex Trukan This practice is focused on developing an ability to produce explosive actions based on combining speed and strength. That is very demanding for the body’s energy system and therefore work to rest ratios should be administered carefully. Technical focus at the same time is turning in 1v1 situations what links perfectly to

0 Central Midfielders When the Ball is Wide

By Alex Trukan Attacking through the wings is usually associated with the role of the wingers or full backs. Although, these two positions probably play the biggest role in creating opportunities from wide areas, players away and around the ball are also crucial in facilitating this type of attacking strategy. One of the key players

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 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 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 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 Combining and Playing on Angles

By Sean Reed - The following sessions will focus on combining through the middle and playing on angles Objective: Session 1 Looking at combining through the middle, timing of runs and playing on angles Set Up The dimensions of the area can be changed, depending on outcome. For example 20yds w x 40yds (Encourage space to

0 Creating Space with Striker’s Movement

By Alex Trukan Creating, maintaining and exploit space is one of the crucial concepts in attacking phase of the game. It allows to build up from the back, play through the thirds as well as penetrate forwards. Especially on the opposition’s half, space becomes a valuable asset as the defending team will aim to reduce

0 Play the Spare Player

By Sean Reed - Next few sessions will focus using the spare player to maintain possession in order to build the play. Objective: Session 1 Looking to link the play using the spare player. Working on the spare player creating passing options to maintain possession. Set Up Depending on the number of players – if you

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