Plan a session
Tap a drill to add it to your 45 minute training. Tap View drill to watch how it works first.
Coach's tipPlan your session in thirds
A balanced session gives equal time to three kinds of work. In a 45 minute session, that is about 15 minutes each.
Skill development Drills
Isolate one skill and repeat it with focus, such as passing, footwork or finishing. This is where new habits begin.
Small-sided games 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
Pick the game that targets the skill you just practised. Fewer players means more touches and more decisions for every child.
Conditioned games Play with a rule
Change the rules to pull out the behaviour you want. For example: five passes before a team can score, or no dribbling.
Mix it up. The thirds do not have to run in order. Try drill, game, drill, game: after each drill, play a short game that rewards the skill, so the kids use it straight away.
The drills below cover the first third. Each drill page also lists ways to make it harder, and those make good game ideas for the other two.
Coach's tipsKeep every child moving
Set up before you start
Have the kids standing in position before you explain or begin the drill. Less waiting means more time on the ball.
Keep everyone playing
Avoid drills where players sit out or get knocked out. Use points instead, so every child stays involved and still has something to chase.
Short lines
No more than four kids in a line, and ideally three waiting for the drill to begin. If a line grows, split the group in two.
Your plan
Drills
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Add players, then build the drill one step at a time. Each step is where everyone ends up. The animation is made for you.
Players
Tap Add blue player or Add red player. Drag players into place. Arrow keys also work on a selected player.
Steps
Missed shot: the last step's ball holder shoots, and the player picked above grabs the rebound.
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