By George Kee This is a finishing exercise that aims to get players comfortable in the penalty area. Many players seem to get flustered and lose composure in front of the net. This session is designed to get players comfortable passing the ball around the goal in order to find the right opportunity to shoot. Area
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By George Kee Many teams find themselves looking for a quick goal during a match which can lead to repeated direct balls from the back line to the strikers. While this option may seem quicker, it is not typically the most effective way to create scoring chances. This exercise aims to increase the ability to move
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By George Kee 1v1 defending occurs numerous times throughout a match. This exercise teaches players to defend from different angles. Players gain experience defending when approaching from the front, side, and behind. Area Size: Attacking 3rd # Of Players: 10-15 Time: 30 minutes Set up: Four cones placed in a square at the top of the
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By George Kee This is a finishing exercise that involves agility and reactions in combination with finishing on goal. In a match there are many aspects to scoring than just shooting the ball. Players must be able to watch play develop, react according to the ball and defender, and be ready to finish in a quick
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By George Kee The success of Conte’s 3-4-3 has prompted many coaches to try their hand at the formation. This session aims to help players become comfortable with pressing a 3 man defense as the buildup is different than when playing 4 across the back. Using 3 Backs to spread the width of the field allows
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By George Kee Players at all levels struggle with switching the field of play. Often time’s players concentrate themselves on one side of the field and the ball does not get switched until possession is lost. This exercise helps players to develop patience when going forward, helps to develop a certain level of comfort in being
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By George Kee This small sided game is designed to help players develop the finishing touch in the penalty box when service is from wide areas. Not only does this SSG game help players develop service from wide areas but it allows players to become comfortable with play in the penalty area. Players learn to control
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By George Kee This exercise is designed to help players improve crossing and finishing by identifying the different types of service into the box. Teams often get into crossing positions and leave the finish up to chance. Here we show players the different options of service provided from wide areas. Players also get practice finishing in
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By George Kee Area Size: Half Field # of Players: 12-18 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives • To develop attacking combinations used during a switch of play • To develop timing of runs in behind the backline • To understand movements of winger and full back on weak side Description: Player A starts by dribbling through gate
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By George Kee Area Size: 2/3 field Players: 12-18 Time: 15-20 minutes Objectives To develop attacking combinations create and exploit space for the center forward To develop timing of runs To understand movements of center forward and attacking midfielder or winger Set up This setup calls for one large zone (10x10), 2 small zones (5x5), and
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By George Kee Area Size: Half Field Players: 12-18 Time: 25-30 minutes Objectives To develop attacking combinations in order to create space To develop timing of runs to exploit space To understand movements of center forward and the attacking midfielder To understand movements of center forward and winger Set up This is for teams that play
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