Basic Organisation: Two goals with keepers at either end of small pitch Four yellow players stand behind their goal, two with a ball at their feet Four red players stand behind their goal, three with a ball at their feet Objectives: One red player carries ball onto pitch to begin the exercise, before
Basic Organisation: Four red players positioned around the centre circle, with four yellow players inside. One green player positioned within the yellow players defensive unit, with another green player positioned at both ends of the circle. Ball starts with one of the players on the outside. Objectives: The team on the outside aims
Basic Organisation: Goalkeeper in each end zone. 2 defenders positioned on edge of both end zones, as well as one opposing centre-forward. 3 v 3 free to move to find space in central zone with wings shut off. Objectives: One of central defenders drops into box to receive from goalkeeper and feed teammate
In November 2018, the Football Association of Ireland announced the return of Mick McCarthy as head coach of the senior national team. Stephen Kenny was placed in charge of the under 21s, with a view to succeeding McCarthy after the 2020 European Championships. Ireland managed to qualify for the play-offs, where they were due to
Before last season’s Champions League triumph with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp hadn’t experienced a major trophy win since 2012. Despite his relative lack of silverware, the 52-year-old is widely considered to be one of the world’s best coaches. Klopp’s impact on the game stretches beyond his list of honours. His ability to improve individuals and teams
In recent years, the term ‘culture’ has become something of a buzzword in football. In the context of any sports team, it can be defined as a measure of the observable behaviours that are promoted and accepted within the group. For many coaches, creating an environment that demands high standards is central to their priorities
In order to achieve the objective of progressing the ball into the spaces close to the opponent’s goal, a central element of any game model must involve the consistent creation of forward passing lanes. As we will see, an attacking team’s basic build-up structure can help to maximise the number of quality options ahead of