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.
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. Purpose - Encourages a dynamic approach to playing, always
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 -
Why I coach… So tonight I was chatting with other volunteers and we added up the number of hours we put into football on a voluntary basis. Mine is about 10-12 hours worth on a normal week without any funding bids or extra events, that is the normal training, matches and admin. If
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
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
Keeping everyone fit... This is a fitness exercise that works with adults only, DO NOT use this in any youth development environment whatsoever.A line of markers at the edge of the box, setup something similar at the half way line. Distance should work our approximately 35 yards, line of your players starting
Technique + Fun Scoreline... This isn't a staged drill this is simply used for a bit of fun… Split the group of players into two groups. Set the first group into a circle, they are challenged to complete as many of the set task without the ball touching the ground. (header,