Counter attack with fullbacks is a fun game for players to practice going forward quickly as soon as their team wins the ball. This game works especially well when fullbacks get involved in the attack by making forward runs.
Swarm The Ball Carrier
Swarm the ball carrier is an excellent drill to help players work on aggressively pressing an attacker to try to win the ball back. This drill was inspired by Barcelona’s six second rule. When Barcelona lose the ball, the nearest two or three players apply immediate pressure for six seconds because this is when the opposition is most vulnerable to lose it. If the team can’t win it back in six seconds, they drop into an organized defensive structure.
2v1 Race To Finish
2v1 race to finish is an excellent drill for players to work on speed of play and going forward quickly when they have a numerical advantage.
Overload Without A Keeper
Overload without a keeper is an easy possession drill to use when there is only one goal keeper available at a training session. The team without the goal keeper is given several additional players to offset the disadvantage.
Easy Two Goal Finishing
This two goal finishing drill is a great way for players to practice shooting from middle to long range. It is simple to set up and easy to implement for large groups of players. In addition, there are tons of awesome finishing drill variations that can be performed with this set up.
Unlock The Neutrals
Unlock the neutrals is a great possession game where the team with the ball can create an overwhelming numerical advantage against the defense. Once a team completes a given number of passes, neutral players in the corners become ‘unlocked’ and can help the team with the ball in the middle score.
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Rondo To Finish
Rondo to finish is an excellent way to combine passing and finishing practice all in one drill. The game starts with a simple rondo keep away drill and progresses to taking shots on goal if the teams in possession can successfully complete passes.
6 Reasons Foam Rolling Is Great For Athletes
If you’re not foam rolling, you could be missing out on a range of health and performance benefits. Also known as ‘self myofascial release’ or ‘self massage’, foam rolling has become increasingly common in recent years for good reasons. When utilized correctly, foam rollers can be a great tool to reduce tension in tight, overactive muscles. In addition, it is a great way to ward off aches and pains and prevent muscular imbalances that can hamper athletic performance. If you’re still not convinced, here are six reasons to use a foam roller.
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1v1 Attack In Either Direction
1v1 attack in either direction is a simple 1v1 variation where attackers can score at either end of the playing field.
4v4 With Holding Players
4v4 with holding players is a simple small sided game where each team is given an additional player to pass back to on their own end line.