Playing for the second ball is more than just kicking it long. Three small-sided games to train long balls, layoffs and securing the second ball.
Passing Drills
Passing drills for every level – from simple warm-up patterns to the Y-drill, the double square, the passing diamond and game-like combination play. Good passing helps your team keep possession and control the game. Every drill includes a diagram, setup and coaching points. See also our rondo drills.
Why Most Small-Sided Games Don’t Transfer to Matches Small-sided games are one of the most used tools in modern soccer...
These two soccer exercises are designed to develop players’ technique, game awareness, and creativity in realistic, game-like situations. They focus...
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·The step from simple passing drills to complex rondos or positional games is a crucial part of soccer player development....
The following two exercises are taken from the third part of the “Flexible Training Sessions” booklet series, which focuses on...
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·This training exercise combines three key elements of modern soccer: precise passing, explosive sprints, and the excitement of competition. It’s...
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·In this article, Peter Schreiner – globally recognized coach educator, author and expert in youth soccer – presents 10 variations...
Training plans don’t always go as expected — and that’s exactly where flexibility becomes a coach’s greatest strength. The following...
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·Before the main training session starts, a technically clean warm-up is worth the effort. It not only activates the muscles...
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How can players break past the last line of defense at just the right moment? And how can coaches systematically...
How isolated technical training turns into real gameplay ability and why passing drills play a key role – find out...