CHASE

CHASE 1. In this game situation, youngsters could be mentally directed towards defensive duties. This drill simulates real situations when the forwards... see full practice

CHASE 2. In this progression, the players will have to defend in 2 successive situations with the physical challenge. The the first... see full practice

CHASE 3. This game starts as 2v2 with the defenders chasing. Then, 4v4 with 2 defenders chasing and 2 defending the box.... see full practice


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INTRODUCE. 3 center backs is coming back to the game with giant teams applying this method of defending more. In the... see full practice

PROGRESSION.. In here,the target player is allowed in. 3 forwards now can go past the gates. The defenders will have to... see full practice

FINAL. This is a drill where the defenders are put under serious pressure to come back from a high line defense.... see full practice


BRAKING BEHIND DEFENSE LINES

INTRODUCTION. This is a drill where coaches might introduce the way of breaking defense lines to their players. Simple drill, where... see full practice

BEHIND LINES. Here, the field is broken into 2 halves. The role is to pass the ball over before the breaker is... see full practice

SMALL SIDED GAME 2. This is a more advanced drill. The players will have to compete in a more game-like situation. Now another player... see full practice

SMALL SIDED GAME 3. More game like situation with the breakers now under more pressure by full time defenders. As the players advance in... see full practice


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FORWARD. The midfield players are the ones who carry most of the work. In the next drills, these players will have... see full practice

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DRIBBLING

DRIBBLE. It is annoying watching players with great skills having to pass most of the time leaving their skills sidelined with... see full practice

DRIBBLE TO THE NEXT ZONE. In this drill, players move from zone to zone after dribble is complete. Then passes to his mate who will... see full practice

DRIBBLE TO FINISH. Here, in each flow, the forwards will dribble and finish or pass. see full practice


BREAK BOREDOM

BREAK BOREDOM. Breaking boredom is very important to avoid pausing youngsters development. Coaches must always be aware of the players' feelings and... see full practice

2. This drill is derived from the previous one. The smaller boxes put players under more pressure to finish. Note that... see full practice

3. Very simple yet excellent boredom breaker. The players will have to throw in, and countdown starts subjecting forwards to pressure.... see full practice


DEFEND

START. Vulnerable defense not just lose games, but also lose team bonding and confidence. Building a defender is big part of... see full practice

GAME SITUATION. In this drill, the defenders have to press, mark, cover and block. When the depth wave finished, they will have... see full practice

PROGRESSION. In this progression, a physical challenge is added on defenders to help them accommodate their skills with physical burden. They... see full practice


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INTRODUCTION. In the following drills, midfielders are educated to move the play forward while possessing the ball. In this introductory drill,... see full practice

MOVE FORWARD.. This is another drill forcing midfielders to always think of forward solutions. They build up in their half with 2... see full practice

ADVANCED. Here, a physical component is added with 2 strikers in the front. Make sure a midfielder joins the striker when... see full practice


TACTICALPEDIA PROJECT

WARM UP. A simple drill in which 3 teams compete. In this drill the team in possession should send the ball to... see full practice

MIDDLE ZONE. The number 9 is neutral helping the team in possession. 3 teams competing. The zone in the middle is where... see full practice

ANIMATION 3. Zone for possession and zone for high pressure in which defenders are forced to press high. Team in possession allowed... see full practice


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BOX TO BOX. Teams with good counter attacks are highly capable of finishing their opponents. If I could specify the main elements of... see full practice

POSSES, FINISH.. This could be a small sided game with 2 different types of attack. Simulates a game situation when the team... see full practice

AFTER DEEP POSSESSION. Sometimes the counter attack could be while your team are in possession. Simulation: A game situation when the team are... see full practice


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INTRODUCTION. In the next few drills, we are going to focus on cutting the passing lanes, to intercept and take the... see full practice

PASSING LANES. In this drill, the field is rectangular forcing more predictable passes. The roles for the defenders is mainly to follow... see full practice

4 GOALS. In this drill, the goals at the corners are in a diagonal position forcing both the finisher and the defender... see full practice