Shape Training

This routine is mostly ideal at 7s level, as it transmits the importance of keeping a decent shape when without the ball. Layout All players, set out in the traditional 7 aside shape, 2 at the back 3 mid and one up top. Action The ball begins at one of the central defenders, the pass … Read more

Footwork

Layout – 2 footballs, 2 players, 11s or 7s goals and your GK Action – Position the goalkeeper on his line, he/she starts at one post and a player throw, catch and return. Remaining on his line the GK moves as quickly as possible to the opposite post and repeats. Progressions – If you want to … Read more

Possession Box

To start with a 20 by 20 possession box, 8 players in there 4v4. Another 4 players, at least 1 placed on each side. The 4v4 1 bibbed and one not. You are not guaranteed 12 players so you will need to make changes to the setup to suit the amount of players you have. Action – … Read more

YouTube Action

Some more refurbishment work done to the column. For these sort of videos ideally would be some sort of free software purpose built for routine designs instead of the standard photoshop stuff we have to live with here. Below is a playlist of the stuff produced so far. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpq29-kBzuINJyZf3udQT7r-5sH5Lz4tc

Gated Possession

Layout – Have numerous gates scattered across a 7 aside pitch Action – the condition on the game is the two teams have to pass through the gate, having a player the other side of the gate to receive the pass. https://youtu.be/PgnBeAVNNJA?list=PLpq29-kBzuINJyZf3udQT7r-5sH5Lz4tc Purpose – Encourages a dynamic approach to playing, always moving and creating space.

The Double

Layout – A goalkeeper and 2 players 11 aside goals and goalkeeper. Action – Have your goalkeeper lay in the flag position holding the goalpost. The signal is given to get up and both players hit a shot in quick succession, the aim must be low and high. Result –  The goalie doesn’t have to save the … Read more

The Barrier

Stage 1 Layout – your starting 4 defenders on matchday.   Stage 2 Action – Your starting 4 defenders form a barrier like so, should get a set of 4 players to try and make their way to the other side of the pitch, the 4 defenders have the job of stopping them, using the … Read more

T Zone Test

Create a sizable T shape with four markers. It is a race, the starting player sprints to the middle cone, touch the middle cone then side stepping to the left cone then continue the side stepping right cone then back to the middle again, the going as fast as possible moving backwards to the starting point. Then … Read more