Drills · Veterans 35+

Veterans 35+ football drills

117 drills suitable for Veterans 35+, grouped by skill, each with a diagram, set-up, step-by-step instructions, coaching points, progressions, timings, player numbers and equipment.

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Warm-up (14) · Passing (21) · Dribbling (4) · Shooting (20) · Defending (9) · Goalkeeping (13) · Small-sided games (28) · Fitness & mobility (8)

Warm-up

Warm-up8 min2+ playersTeam

Shadow Defending

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 10m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get to the attacker quickly. Slow down as you get close. Stand side-on. Stay on your feet.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Warm-up8 min1+ playersSolo

Jockey Footwork

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 4m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 4m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get to the attacker quickly. Slow down as you get close. Stand side-on. Stay on your feet.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Warm-up20 min1+ playersTeam or solo

FIFA 11+

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 25m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (25m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Warm-up8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Balance & Calf Prep

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Single-leg balance, calf raises, ankle hops.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Warm-up15 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Extended Warm-up

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 20m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Mobility then FIFA 11+ part 1 at gentle pace.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Warm-up8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Speed Gates SAQ

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 15m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Sprint through 3 gates with quick feet ladders between them, ball at the end.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Short quick steps.
Arms drive.
Stay light.

Make it harder: Add a ball at the end gate.
Make it easier: Jog through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Short quick steps; Arms drive; Stay light.

Make it harder: Add a ball at the end gate. Make it easier: Jog through

Warm-up8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Agility Star

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Five cones in a star, sprint out and back to each, varying side-step and back-pedal.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Low centre of gravity.
Plant and push.
Quick feet.

Make it harder: Add reaction calls.
Make it easier: Jog.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Low centre of gravity; Plant and push; Quick feet.

Make it harder: Add reaction calls. Make it easier: Jog

Warm-up8 min2+ playersTeam

Reaction Agility

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Partner mirrors: leader moves left/right/forward, follower reacts.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stay low.
React to the hips.
Short steps.

Make it harder: Add a ball.
Make it easier: Slower pace.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Stay low; React to the hips; Short steps.

Make it harder: Add a ball. Make it easier: Slower pace

Warm-up10 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Hamstring Prep Complex

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Leg swings, hip hinges, Nordic lowers (3 reps) before sprints.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Controlled lowers.
Brace core.
Progress bit by bit.

Make it harder: More reps.
Make it easier: Fewer reps.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Controlled lowers; Brace core; Progress bit by bit.

Make it harder: More reps. Make it easier: Fewer reps

Warm-up10 min2+ playersTeam

Vets Passing Pairs Mobility

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 12m × 6m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 6m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Pairs pass and move with dynamic mobility between passes.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Smooth passes.
Mobility.
Breathing.

Make it harder: Add one-touch.
Make it easier: Shorter distance.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Smooth passes; Mobility; Breathing.

Make it harder: Add one-touch. Make it easier: Shorter distance

Warm-up10 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Vets Balance and Strength

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Single-leg balance, calf raises, glute bridges, gentle hops.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Control.
Slow lowering.
Steady breathing.

Make it harder: Add hops.
Make it easier: Hold a support.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Control; Slow lowering; Steady breathing.

Make it harder: Add hops. Make it easier: Hold a support

Warm-up8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Vets Agility Lite

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 15m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Low-effort ladder and cone shuffles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Light feet.
Controlled.
Stay balanced.

Make it harder: Add a ball.
Make it easier: Walk through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Light feet; Controlled; Stay balanced.

Make it harder: Add a ball. Make it easier: Walk through

Warm-up8 min2+ playersTeam

SAQ Reaction Starts

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 10m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Partners react to coach visual cue and sprint 10m.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

React fast.
Explosive first step.
Drive arms.

Make it harder: Add direction choice.
Make it easier: Slower cues.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: React fast; Explosive first step; Drive arms.

Make it harder: Add direction choice. Make it easier: Slower cues

Warm-up8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Adult SAQ Ladder Ball

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 15m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Ladder then receive pass and play back.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Quick feet.
Head up.
Clean touch.

Make it harder: Add second pass.
Make it easier: Ladder only.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Quick feet; Head up; Clean touch.

Make it harder: Add second pass. Make it easier: Ladder only

Passing

Passing12 min1+ playersSolo

Wall Passing

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 8m × 7m, marked with cones
Equipment: a wall, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 7m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing15 min6+ playersTeam

Passing Diamond

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 15m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Pass and follow round the diamond, add one-twos.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing10 min3+ playersTeam

Triangle Passing

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 10m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

3 players, 10m triangle, pass and move to the open cone.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing12 min2+ playersTeam

Long Pass Switch

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 27m × 6m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (27m × 6m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Driven passes 25m between partners, both feet.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing10 min1+ playersSolo

Wall Volleys

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 8m × 5m, marked with cones
Equipment: a wall, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 5m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Volley and half-volley returns from 3m.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing12 min4+ playersTeam

Walking Football Passing Square

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walking pace, 2-touch, both feet.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing12 min5+ playersTeam

Walking Football Rondo

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 5+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v1 rondo at walking pace, no running.
Two-touch limit.
The defender swaps when they intercept.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Passing12 min5+ playersTeam

Futsal Rondo Box

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 5+ players
Space: 10m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Futsal-style 4v1 in a tight box using the sole to control.
One-touch bonus.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Sole control.
Pass to feet.
Angles.

Make it harder: 3v1.
Make it easier: Bigger box.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Sole control; Pass to feet; Angles.

Make it harder: 3v1. Make it easier: Bigger box

Passing12 min4+ playersTeam

Midfield Receive and Switch

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 15m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Midfielder receives on the half-turn and switches to the far side target.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Scan before.
Receive on back foot.
Switch with pace.

Make it harder: Add a presser.
Make it easier: Standing still.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Scan before; Receive on back foot; Switch with pace.

Make it harder: Add a presser. Make it easier: Standing still

Passing15 min11+ playersTeam

Rondo 4v4+3 Positional

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 11+ players
Space: 20m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Positional rondo in 20x20 with three central players.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Diagonal angles.
Look for the third-man run.
Body orientation.

Make it harder: One-touch central.
Make it easier: Add a floater.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Diagonal angles; Third-man; Body orientation.

Make it harder: One-touch central. Make it easier: Add a floater

Passing15 min6+ playersTeam

Overlap and Underlap Wave

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Wide players combine with overlapping and underlapping runs, then cross or cut back.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Timing of run.
Talk to each other.
Quality final ball.

Make it harder: Add a defender.
Make it easier: Standing still.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Timing of run; Communication; Quality final ball.

Make it harder: Add a defender. Make it easier: Standing still

Passing12 min5+ playersTeam

Pivot Receiving Box

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 5+ players
Space: 15m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Pivot receives in a central box between two pressers and plays out to targets.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Scan twice.
Half-turn.
Play forward.

Make it harder: Two touches only.
Make it easier: Remove a presser.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Scan twice; Half-turn; Play forward.

Make it harder: Two touches only. Make it easier: Remove a presser

Passing12 min4+ playersTeam

Centre-back Passing Lines

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

CBs split, play through a midfield gate into the striker.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Body open.
Drive with the ball.
Pass through lines.

Make it harder: Add a presser.
Make it easier: Standing still.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Body open; Drive with the ball; Pass through lines.

Make it harder: Add a presser. Make it easier: Standing still

Passing12 min7+ playersTeam

Adult Rondo 5v2 One-touch

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 7+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

5v2 one-touch rondo.
Defenders swap after 30 seconds.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Body orientation.
Anticipate.
Hide where you will pass or shoot.

Make it harder: Smaller box.
Make it easier: Two-touch.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Body orientation; Anticipate; Disguise.

Make it harder: Smaller box. Make it easier: Two-touch

Passing14 min6+ playersTeam

Midfield Rotations

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Midfield three rotate to create overloads against two.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Rotate to drag.
Check shoulder.
Fill vacated space.

Make it harder: Add a third defender.
Make it easier: Standing still.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Rotate to drag; Check shoulder; Fill vacated space.

Make it harder: Add a third defender. Make it easier: Standing still

Passing12 min6+ playersTeam

Vets Rondo 4v2

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v2 controlled pace rondo.
Swap defenders every minute.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Angles.
Support.
Movement.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Angles; Support; Movement.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Walking pace

Passing12 min8+ playersTeam

Vets Possession Square

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 25m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (25m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 possession with 2 neutrals.
6 passes = point.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Movement.
Short passes.
Patience.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Movement; Short passes; Patience.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Walking pace

Passing12 min4+ playersTeam

Futsal Pivot Play

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Pivot holds and lays off, wingers rotate.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Back to goal.
Lay off.
Rotate.

Make it harder: Add a defender.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Back to goal; Lay off; Rotate.

Make it harder: Add a defender. Make it easier: Walk it through

Passing14 min6+ playersTeam

Number 10 Between Lines

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 15m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Number 10 finds space between two lines and turns to play forward.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Find the gap.
Scan.
Turn on half-turn.

Make it harder: Add a presser.
Make it easier: Standing still.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Find the gap; Scan; Turn on half-turn.

Make it harder: Add a presser. Make it easier: Standing still

Passing15 min10+ playersTeam

Rondo 7v3 Lines

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 20m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Positional rondo with lines.
Defenders press.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Angles.
Look for the third-man run.
Tempo.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Bigger area.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Angles; Third-man; Tempo.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Bigger area

Passing10 min8+ playersTeam

Vets Position Walkthrough

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walk through team shape by position: back four, midfield, forwards.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Know your role.
Spacing.
Talk to each other.

Make it harder: Jog pace.
Make it easier: Fewer units.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Know your role; Spacing; Communication.

Make it harder: Jog pace. Make it easier: Fewer units

Dribbling

Dribbling10 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Cone Slalom

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 4m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 4m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Weave 6 cones 1.5m apart, inside and outside of foot.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Keep touches small. Change speed and direction. Keep your head up.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Dribbling8 min1+ playersSolo

Solo Juggling Challenge

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 6m × 6m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (6m × 6m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Keep touches small. Change speed and direction. Keep your head up.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Dribbling10 min2+ playersTeam

Walking Football 1v1 Gates

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 20m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walk with the ball through gates while a partner shadows.
Protect the ball with the body, no contact.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Keep touches small. Change speed and direction. Keep your head up.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Dribbling12 min3+ playersTeam

Winger 1v1 Isolation

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 15m × 25m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 25m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Winger isolated against full-back.
Beat and cross or shoot.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Attack at pace.
Commit the defender.
Decide what to do before the ball arrives.

Make it harder: Add covering defender.
Make it easier: Passive defender.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Attack at pace; Commit the defender; Decide early.

Make it harder: Add covering defender. Make it easier: Passive defender

Shooting

Shooting15 min1+ playersSolo

Finishing Reps

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hit the target first.
Aim low and across the goalkeeper.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Shooting10 min1+ playersSolo

Wall Strike Accuracy

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 8m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: a wall, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hit the target first.
Aim low and across the goalkeeper.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Shooting10 min3+ playersTeam

Walking Football Shooting

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walk in, side-foot finish, no running.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hit the target first.
Aim low and across the goalkeeper.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Shooting12 min4+ playersTeam

Walking 2v1 to Goal

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 20m × 14m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 14m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Two attackers walk at one defender and a keeper.
Pass and finish below head height.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hit the target first.
Aim low and across the goalkeeper.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Shooting12 min2+ playersTeam

Penalty-box Finishing Pairs

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 20m × 16m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 16m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Feed and finish from the edge of the box.
Alternate feet.
Swap after 6 shots.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hit the target first.
Aim low and across the goalkeeper.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Shooting12 min4+ playersTeam

Free-kick Wall Work

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Free kicks over/around a mannequin wall from 20m.
GK sets the wall.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Approach angle.
Strike through.
Keeper calls the wall.

Make it harder: Add rebound runners.
Make it easier: Closer distance.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Approach angle; Strike through; Keeper calls the wall.

Make it harder: Add rebound runners. Make it easier: Closer distance

Shooting12 min3+ playersTeam

Striker Hold-up

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 20m × 16m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 16m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Striker holds off a defender, lays off for a supporting midfielder to shoot.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Low centre.
Use arm for distance (legal).
Lay off first time.

Make it harder: Live defender.
Make it easier: Passive.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Low centre; Use arm for distance (legal); Lay off first time.

Make it harder: Live defender. Make it easier: Passive

Shooting18 min6+ playersTeam

Finishing Circuit Pro

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 18 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Three stations: first-time finishes, 1v1 with keeper, rebound reaction.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stay calm on the ball.
Placement over power.
React fast.

Make it harder: Time challenge.
Make it easier: Fewer stations.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Composure; Placement over power; React fast.

Make it harder: Time challenge. Make it easier: Fewer stations

Shooting10 min2+ playersTeam

Penalty Routine

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Pick a spot before, consistent run-up, strike.
GK studies the hips.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Decide what to do before the ball arrives.
Same routine.
Strike low to corners.

Make it harder: Add pressure scoring.
Make it easier: Shorter distance.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Decide early; Same routine; Strike low to corners.

Make it harder: Add pressure scoring. Make it easier: Shorter distance

Shooting14 min6+ playersTeam

Attacking Free Kicks

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Rehearse three free-kick routines from wide and central positions.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hide where you will pass or shoot.
Timing.
Second ball.

Make it harder: Add live defenders.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Disguise; Timing; Second ball.

Make it harder: Add live defenders. Make it easier: Walk it through

Shooting12 min8+ playersTeam

Long Throw and Second Balls

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Long throws into the box, attack the second ball and recycle.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

First contact.
Second ball positioning.
Recycle.

Make it harder: Live defenders.
Make it easier: Shorter throws.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: First contact; Second ball positioning; Recycle.

Make it harder: Live defenders. Make it easier: Shorter throws

Shooting14 min6+ playersTeam

Finishing from Cut-backs

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Winger reaches the byline and cuts back.
Three runners attack near post, penalty spot and edge.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Time your run so you arrive in the box late and fast.
Side-foot placement.
Fill all zones.

Make it harder: Add defenders.
Make it easier: Standing still servers.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Arrive late; Side-foot placement; Fill all zones.

Make it harder: Add defenders. Make it easier: Standing still servers

Shooting14 min4+ playersTeam

Striker Movement Patterns

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Striker practises spin in behind, check to feet and near-post dart, then finishes.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Movement before ball.
Use blind side.
Finish first time.

Make it harder: Add a centre-back.
Make it easier: Standing still passes.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Movement before ball; Use blind side; Finish first time.

Make it harder: Add a centre-back. Make it easier: Standing still passes

Shooting15 min4+ playersTeam

Shooting Ladder

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 25m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 25m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Shoot from 25m, 20m, 16m and 12m.
Points for accuracy.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Strike through the ball.
Lean over.
Hit targets.

Make it harder: Weak foot only.
Make it easier: Closer distances.

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What to look for: Strike through the ball; Lean over; Hit targets.

Make it harder: Weak foot only. Make it easier: Closer distances

Shooting15 min10+ playersTeam

Attacking Corners

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Three corner routines: near post flick, far post, short combination.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Timing of runs.
Block for team-mates legally.
Attack the ball.

Make it harder: Live defenders.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

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What to look for: Timing of runs; Block for team-mates legally; Attack the ball.

Make it harder: Live defenders. Make it easier: Walk it through

Shooting12 min4+ playersTeam

Vets Finishing Circuit

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 20m × 16m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 16m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Short finishing circuit with low strain: side-foot finishes from cut-backs.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Placement.
Balance.
Stay calm on the ball.

Make it harder: Add a walking-pace defender.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

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What to look for: Placement; Balance; Composure.

Make it harder: Add a walking-pace defender. Make it easier: Walking pace

Shooting10 min8+ playersTeam

Vets Set-piece Walkthrough

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Rehearse corners and free kicks at walking pace.
Feet finishes.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Know your role.
Timing.
Talk to each other.

Make it harder: Jogging pace.
Make it easier: Fewer players.

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What to look for: Know your role; Timing; Communication.

Make it harder: Jogging pace. Make it easier: Fewer players

Shooting14 min4+ playersTeam

Adult Finishing Under Pressure

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 20m × 16m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 16m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Receive with a defender closing, finish in 2 touches.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Shield.
Quick shot.
Placement.

Make it harder: Active defender.
Make it easier: Passive.

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What to look for: Shield; Quick shot; Placement.

Make it harder: Active defender. Make it easier: Passive

Shooting10 min4+ playersTeam

Adult Penalties Pressure

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possessionPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Shoot-out under scoring pressure.
GK practises reading.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Routine.
Decide what to do before the ball arrives.
Commit.

Make it harder: Sudden death.
Make it easier: No pressure.

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What to look for: Routine; Decide early; Commit.

Make it harder: Sudden death. Make it easier: No pressure

Shooting12 min4+ playersTeam

Vets Crossing Practice

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Low crosses from wide.
Finish with feet.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Low cross.
Time your run so you arrive in the box late and fast.
Side-foot.

Make it harder: Add a defender.
Make it easier: Standing still.

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What to look for: Low cross; Arrive late; Side-foot.

Make it harder: Add a defender. Make it easier: Standing still

Defending

Defending15 min6+ playersTeam

Back Four Shape

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Back four shift on the coach'. S pass to wide servers.
Step up, drop, cover.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stay connected.
Cover the centre-back.
Drop when unpressed.

Make it harder: Add live attackers.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

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What to look for: Stay connected; Cover the centre-back; Drop when unpressed.

Make it harder: Add live attackers. Make it easier: Walk it through

Defending12 min2+ playersTeam

1v1 Defending Channels

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 10m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Defender must stop attacker reaching the end zone in a 10m channel.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Show onto weaker foot.
Don't cross your legs.
Tackle at the right time.

Make it harder: Wider channel.
Make it easier: Narrow channel.

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What to look for: Show onto weaker foot; Don't cross your legs; Tackle at the right time.

Make it harder: Wider channel. Make it easier: Narrow channel

Defending16 min8+ playersTeam

Defending Crosses

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 16 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Defenders and GK deal with crosses.
Clear, mark runners (headers within FA limits).
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Start in the right place.
Body between attacker and goal.
Clear high and wide.

Make it harder: Live attackers.
Make it easier: Shorter crosses.

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What to look for: Starting position; Body between attacker and goal; Clear high and wide.

Make it harder: Live attackers. Make it easier: Shorter crosses

Defending14 min10+ playersTeam

Corner Defending Zonal

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Zonal set-up for defending corners.
Attack the ball in your zone.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hold your zone.
Attack the ball.
Second ball cover.

Make it harder: Mixed marking.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

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What to look for: Hold your zone; Attack the ball; Second ball cover.

Make it harder: Mixed marking. Make it easier: Walk it through

Defending15 min8+ playersTeam

Defensive Line Offside

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Back line steps up on the coach'. S back pass call.
Attackers time runs.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Communicate.
Step together.
Watch the ball carrier.

Make it harder: Live play.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

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What to look for: Communicate; Step together; Watch the ball carrier.

Make it harder: Live play. Make it easier: Walk it through

Defending12 min6+ playersTeam

Vets Zonal Defending

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walk it through then jog: four players defend zones, shuffle together as the ball moves.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Move together.
Talk.
Protect the middle.

Make it harder: Live attackers.
Make it easier: Walk only.

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What to look for: Move together; Talk; Protect the middle.

Make it harder: Live attackers. Make it easier: Walk only

Defending10 min2+ playersTeam

Vets 1v1 Shadow Defending

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 8m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Controlled jog 1v1: defender shepherds attacker away from goal, no tackling.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Side-on stance.
Patience.
No lunging.

Make it harder: Allow a block tackle.
Make it easier: Walking only.

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What to look for: Side-on stance; Patience; No lunging.

Make it harder: Allow a block tackle. Make it easier: Walking only

Defending12 min2+ playersTeam

Full-back 1v1 Defending

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 10m × 25m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (10m × 25m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Full-back defends winger in wide channel.
Stop the cross.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Push the attacker towards the touchline.
Block the cross.
Stay on feet.

Make it harder: Add an overlap.
Make it easier: Passive winger.

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What to look for: Show outside; Block the cross; Stay on feet.

Make it harder: Add an overlap. Make it easier: Passive winger

Defending12 min4+ playersTeam

Centre-back Aerial and Cover

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 8m × 6m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 6m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Centre-back pairs: one attacks ball, other covers (heading within FA limits).
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Talk to each other.
Cover depth.
Clear high and wide.

Make it harder: Live striker.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Communication; Cover depth; Clear high and wide.

Make it harder: Live striker. Make it easier: Walk it through

Goalkeeping

Goalkeeping15 min2+ playersTeam

GK Shot Stopping

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Set on the shot, dive, recover to the next.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get set before the shot. Hands behind the ball. Move towards the ball.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

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What to look for: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Goalkeeping8 min1+ playersSolo

GK Footwork & Set Position

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get set before the shot. Hands behind the ball. Move towards the ball.
Everyone moving, lots of touches.
Start easy, then build up the effort.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.
Make it easier: Make the area bigger. Walk it through first.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball; Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit.

Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.. Make it easier: Make the area bigger; walk it through first.

Goalkeeping10 min1+ playersSolo

GK Wall Reactions

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 8m × 6m, marked with cones
Equipment: a wall, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (8m × 6m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get set before the shot. Hands behind the ball. Move towards the ball.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Goalkeeping10 min2+ playersTeam

Vets GK Handling

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Partner throws and side-foots the ball at the keeper: scoop, W-catch and collapse save, 10 each.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Get set before the shot. Hands behind the ball. Move towards the ball.
Use both feet.
Take your first touch into space, not under your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.
Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball; Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet.

Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.. Make it easier: Take the defender away or allow extra touches.

Goalkeeping12 min3+ playersTeam

GK Distribution Ladder

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn and out of possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper plays out to full-backs: rolled, side-volley, driven pass to targets at 15/25/35m.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Pick target before receiving.
Weight the pass.
Follow up support.

Make it harder: Add a presser.
Make it easier: Shorter distances.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Pick target before receiving; Weight the pass; Follow up support.

Make it harder: Add a presser. Make it easier: Shorter distances

Goalkeeping12 min2+ playersTeam

GK 1v1 Spread

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper narrows the angle and spreads in 1v1s from 16m.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Close quickly.
Set before the shot.
Spread wide.

Make it harder: Add angle starts.
Make it easier: Walk it through.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Close quickly; Set before the shot; Spread wide.

Make it harder: Add angle starts. Make it easier: Walk it through

Goalkeeping12 min3+ playersTeam

GK Cross Claim

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper claims crosses from both wings.
Call '. Keeper!'. And catch at highest point.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Start in the right place.
Call early.
Knee up for protection.

Make it harder: Add a walking-pace attacker.
Make it easier: Shorter crosses.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Starting position; Call early; Knee up for protection.

Make it harder: Add a walking-pace attacker. Make it easier: Shorter crosses

Goalkeeping12 min2+ playersTeam

GK Footwork and Saves

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper shuffles through ladder then saves shots to either side.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Quick feet.
Set at strike.
Hands lead.

Make it harder: Add deflections.
Make it easier: Lighter shots.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Quick feet; Set at strike; Hands lead.

Make it harder: Add deflections. Make it easier: Lighter shots

Goalkeeping12 min3+ playersTeam

GK Sweeping Starts

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper sweeps up balls played in behind the back line.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Starting position high.
Decide what to do before the ball arrives.
Clear or control.

Make it harder: Add a chasing striker.
Make it easier: Shorter balls.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Starting position high; Decide early; Clear or control.

Make it harder: Add a chasing striker. Make it easier: Shorter balls

Goalkeeping10 min2+ playersTeam

Vets GK Handling

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Gentle shots and rolls.
Keeper focuses on technique, no diving on hard ground.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Hands shape.
Body behind ball.
Safe landings.

Make it harder: Add low dives on soft ground.
Make it easier: Rolled balls.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Hands shape; Body behind ball; Safe landings.

Make it harder: Add low dives on soft ground. Make it easier: Rolled balls

Goalkeeping10 min2+ playersTeam

GK Low Dive Progression

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 2+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Kneeling to standing low dives on soft ground.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Lead with hands.
Land on side.
Get up quickly.

Make it harder: Add shots.
Make it easier: Kneeling only.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Lead with hands; Land on side; Get up quickly.

Make it harder: Add shots. Make it easier: Kneeling only

Goalkeeping14 min6+ playersTeam

GK Build-up Pressure

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keeper and CBs build out against two pressers.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stay calm on the ball.
First touch.
Find the free man.

Make it harder: Add a third presser.
Make it easier: Remove a presser.

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What to look for: Composure; First touch; Find the free man.

Make it harder: Add a third presser. Make it easier: Remove a presser

Goalkeeping10 min3+ playersTeam

Adult GK Reaction Saves

Corner: Technical/TacticalOut of possession

What you need

Players: 3+ players
Space: 16m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (16m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Shots through a crowd.
Keeper reacts late.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stay set.
React.
Parry wide.

Make it harder: Deflections.
Make it easier: Clear sight.

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What to look for: Stay set; React; Parry wide.

Make it harder: Deflections. Make it easier: Clear sight

Small-sided games

Small-sided games25 min8+ playersTeam

Walking Football Match

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 25 minutes: 6 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

No running (one foot grounded), ball below head height, no contact.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Let the game do the teaching.
Only stop the game now and then. Ask questions rather than giving answers.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).
Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

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What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).. Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

Small-sided games25 min10+ playersTeam

Vets 5v5 Small-sided

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 35m × 25m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 25 minutes: 6 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (35m × 25m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

35x25m, rolling subs, no slide tackles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Let the game do the teaching.
Only stop the game now and then. Ask questions rather than giving answers.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).
Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).. Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

Small-sided games15 min8+ playersTeam

Walking Possession Box

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 15m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (15m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

6v2 keep-ball in a 15m box at walking pace.
5 passes scores a point.
Rotate defenders every 2 minutes.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Stand side-on so you can see more. Pass to your team-mate's far foot. Get the speed of the pass right.
Let the game do the teaching.
Only stop the game now and then. Ask questions rather than giving answers.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).
Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass; Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions.

Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).. Make it easier: Add a floating player to help the team in possession.

Small-sided games15 min8+ playersTeam

Futsal 4v4 Rotation

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 with keepers, kick-ins instead of throws, rotate positions every goal.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Rotate positions.
Play with the sole.
Width and depth.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Add a floater.

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What to look for: Rotate positions; Play with the sole; Width and depth.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Add a floater

Small-sided games16 min13+ playersTeam

Possession 5v5+3

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 13+ players
Space: 35m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 16 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (35m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Three floaters play with the team in possession.
8 passes = point.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Make the pitch big.
Support angles.
Play forward when on.

Make it harder: One-touch for floaters.
Make it easier: More floaters.

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What to look for: Make the pitch big; Support angles; Play forward when on.

Make it harder: One-touch for floaters. Make it easier: More floaters

Small-sided games20 min14+ playersTeam

Mid-block Shift

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · Transition

What you need

Players: 14+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Team holds a mid-block, shifting as a unit.
Counter on regain.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Distances.
Triggers to step.
Protect the middle.

Make it harder: Add a striker press.
Make it easier: Fewer attackers.

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What to look for: Distances; Triggers to step; Protect the middle.

Make it harder: Add a striker press. Make it easier: Fewer attackers

Small-sided games20 min14+ playersTeam

Build-up vs Press

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 14+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Back four + GK + pivot build out vs four pressers.
Score by passing through a midfield gate.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Split CBs wide.
Pivot shows between lines.
Play away from pressure.

Make it harder: Add a fifth presser.
Make it easier: Remove pressure.

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What to look for: Split CBs wide; Pivot shows between lines; Play away from pressure.

Make it harder: Add a fifth presser. Make it easier: Remove pressure

Small-sided games18 min12+ playersTeam

Transition 4v4+GKs Waves

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 18 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Waves: when attack ends, defenders become attackers against a new wave.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Switch mindset fast.
Run forward on regain.
Recover goal-side on loss.

Make it harder: Shorter pitch.
Make it easier: Delay new wave.

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What to look for: Switch mindset fast; Run forward on regain; Recover goal-side on loss.

Make it harder: Shorter pitch. Make it easier: Delay new wave

Small-sided games22 min16+ playersTeam

Game Model 8v8 Phases

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 16+ players
Space: 60m × 45m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 22 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (60m × 45m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

8v8 across thirds.
Points for each phase completed: build, progress, finish.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Phase clarity.
Rest defence.
Patience then penetration.

Make it harder: Add time limits.
Make it easier: Fewer phases.

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What to look for: Phase clarity; Rest defence; Patience then penetration.

Make it harder: Add time limits. Make it easier: Fewer phases

Small-sided games20 min13+ playersTeam

Back Three Build

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 13+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Back three plus wing-backs build against a front three.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Width.
Overloads.
Look for the third-man run.

Make it harder: Add a fourth presser.
Make it easier: Standing still.

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What to look for: Width; Overloads; Third-man.

Make it harder: Add a fourth presser. Make it easier: Standing still

Small-sided games18 min12+ playersTeam

Box Defending 6v6

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 18 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Defend the penalty area against crosses and cut-backs.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Mark the space and runner.
Protect the cut-back zone.
Clear decisively.

Make it harder: Add a second wave.
Make it easier: Fewer attackers.

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What to look for: Mark the space and runner; Protect the cut-back zone; Clear decisively.

Make it harder: Add a second wave. Make it easier: Fewer attackers

Small-sided games20 min16+ playersTeam

Possession 7v7+2 Switch

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 16+ players
Space: 55m × 45m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (55m × 45m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Score by switching to a target end.
Two neutrals.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Wide and deep.
Tempo.
Overload one side to switch.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Larger area.

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What to look for: Wide and deep; Tempo; Overload one side to switch.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Larger area

Small-sided games20 min14+ playersTeam

Low Block vs Overload

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · Transition

What you need

Players: 14+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Seven defend a low block against eight.
Break out to counter goals on regain.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Narrow and compact.
Protect the box.
Break with speed.

Make it harder: Add time limit.
Make it easier: Fewer attackers.

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What to look for: Narrow and compact; Protect the box; Break with speed.

Make it harder: Add time limit. Make it easier: Fewer attackers

Small-sided games14 min5+ playersTeam

Transition 3v2 to 2v1

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 5+ players
Space: 20m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

3v2 attack.
After shot, two attackers drop and defend a 2v1 counter.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Immediate reaction.
Delay the counter.
Recover goal-side.

Make it harder: Add a GK.
Make it easier: Smaller pitch.

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What to look for: Immediate reaction; Delay the counter; Recover goal-side.

Make it harder: Add a GK. Make it easier: Smaller pitch

Small-sided games22 min18+ playersTeam

Pressing 9v9 Triggers

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 18+ players
Space: 60m × 50m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 22 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (60m × 50m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

9v9 with pressing triggers rewarded: regain in final third = 2 points.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Collective triggers.
Cover shadow.
Compact distances.

Make it harder: Time limit on regain.
Make it easier: Fewer players.

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What to look for: Collective triggers; Cover shadow; Compact distances.

Make it harder: Time limit on regain. Make it easier: Fewer players

Small-sided games20 min15+ playersTeam

Positional Play 6v6+3

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 15+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Six v six with three floaters across zones.
Progress zone by zone.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Occupy zones.
Find the free man.
Progress with purpose.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: More floaters.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Occupy zones; Find the free man; Progress with purpose.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: More floaters

Small-sided games15 min10+ playersTeam

Adult Conditioning Game

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 in 30x20m for 3 x 3 minutes, high tempo.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

High effort.
Quick transitions.
Recover in rest.

Make it harder: More bouts.
Make it easier: Bigger pitch.

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What to look for: High effort; Quick transitions; Recover in rest.

Make it harder: More bouts. Make it easier: Bigger pitch

Small-sided games15 min10+ playersTeam

Futsal 5v5 Pressing

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 10+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Futsal rules on a small pitch.
Full-pitch press after every kick-in.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Press on kick-ins.
Rotate.
Recover quickly.

Make it harder: Add a time limit.
Make it easier: Half-pitch press.

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What to look for: Press on kick-ins; Rotate; Recover quickly.

Make it harder: Add a time limit. Make it easier: Half-pitch press

Small-sided games12 min4+ playersTeam

Vets 2v2 Cover and Press

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 4+ players
Space: 20m × 15m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 15m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

2v2 small pitch: one presses, one covers, rotating.
No slide tackles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Press and cover.
Communicate.
Stay on your feet.

Make it harder: 3v3.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

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What to look for: Press and cover; Communicate; Stay on your feet.

Make it harder: 3v3. Make it easier: Walking pace

Small-sided games12 min6+ playersTeam

Vets Defend the Gate

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 6+ players
Space: 20m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (20m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Three defend two gates against three attackers at controlled pace.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Block the passing lane.
Stay compact.
Talk.

Make it harder: Add a third gate.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

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What to look for: Block the passing lane; Stay compact; Talk.

Make it harder: Add a third gate. Make it easier: Walking pace

Small-sided games20 min12+ playersTeam

Vets Small-sided 6v6

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 20 minutes: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

6v6 on 40x30m, rolling subs, no slide tackles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Keep the ball.
Enjoy.
Hydrate.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Walking football rules.

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What to look for: Keep the ball; Enjoy; Hydrate.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Walking football rules

Small-sided games15 min8+ playersTeam

Vets Transition Game

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 at controlled pace.
On regain, play forward within 3 passes.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Quick thinking.
Simple passes.
Recover shape.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Walking football.

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What to look for: Quick thinking; Simple passes; Recover shape.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Walking football

Small-sided games12 min8+ playersTeam

Walking Football Pressing

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 25m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (25m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Walking football: two players press together to win the ball, no contact.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Press as a pair.
Cut passing lanes.
No contact.

Make it harder: Add a third presser.
Make it easier: Fewer players.

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What to look for: Press as a pair; Cut passing lanes; No contact.

Make it harder: Add a third presser. Make it easier: Fewer players

Small-sided games14 min8+ playersTeam

Pressing Zones Small

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 30m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 14 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 in zones.
Pressers may only enter adjacent zones.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Pressing zones.
Cover.
Stay close together as a team.

Make it harder: Open zones.
Make it easier: Fewer zones.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Pressing zones; Cover; Compact.

Make it harder: Open zones. Make it easier: Fewer zones

Small-sided games16 min12+ playersTeam

Possession Transition 5v5+2

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 40m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 16 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (40m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Keep it in one box, on regain move to other box.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Switch quickly.
Support.
Stay close together as a team.

Make it harder: One-touch neutrals.
Make it easier: More neutrals.

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What to look for: Switch quickly; Support; Compact.

Make it harder: One-touch neutrals. Make it easier: More neutrals

Small-sided games18 min12+ playersTeam

Adult Transition Waves

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession · TransitionPractice type: Overloaded

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 50m × 40m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 18 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (50m × 40m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Waves 4v3 attack, then transition defend.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Recover quickly.
Delay.
Counter.

Make it harder: More attackers.
Make it easier: Delay wave.

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What to look for: Recover quickly; Delay; Counter.

Make it harder: More attackers. Make it easier: Delay wave

Small-sided games18 min12+ playersTeam

Adult Possession 4v4+4

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possessionPractice type: Matched-up

What you need

Players: 12+ players
Space: 30m × 30m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 18 minutes: 4 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 30m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4v4 with four bounce players on the outside.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Use bounce players.
Move after pass.
Tempo.

Make it harder: One-touch outside.
Make it easier: Two-touch inside.

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What to look for: Use bounce players; Move after pass; Tempo.

Make it harder: One-touch outside. Make it easier: Two-touch inside

Small-sided games15 min8+ playersTeam

Vets Futsal Fun

Corner: Technical/TacticalIn possession · Out of possession

What you need

Players: 8+ players
Space: 25m × 20m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each, 2 goals
Time: 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (25m × 20m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Futsal ball, small pitch, controlled pace.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Sole control.
Short passes.
Enjoy.

Make it harder: Two-touch.
Make it easier: Walking pace.

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What to look for: Sole control; Short passes; Enjoy.

Make it harder: Two-touch. Make it easier: Walking pace

Fitness & mobility

Fitness & mobility10 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Bodyweight Circuit

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

4 stations x 30 seconds: squat, lunge, plank, glute bridge.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Match work and rest times to the age group.
Do it well, not lots.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.
Make it easier: Cut the reps. Rest longer.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Work:rest suited to age; Quality over quantity.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.. Make it easier: Cut the reps; rest longer.

Fitness & mobility8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Agility T-Test

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 12m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 12m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Sprint, shuffle left, shuffle right, backpedal.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Match work and rest times to the age group.
Do it well, not lots.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.
Make it easier: Cut the reps. Rest longer.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Work:rest suited to age; Quality over quantity.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.. Make it easier: Cut the reps; rest longer.

Fitness & mobility6 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Nordic Hamstring Curls

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 6 minutes: 1 round of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

3 x 5 slow lowers.
Partner holds ankles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Match work and rest times to the age group.
Do it well, not lots.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.
Make it easier: Cut the reps. Rest longer.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Work:rest suited to age; Quality over quantity.

Make it harder: Add reps or cut rest slightly week to week.. Make it easier: Cut the reps; rest longer.

Fitness & mobility6 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Mobility Cool-down

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 6 minutes: 1 round of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Slow jog and easy stretches.
Remind players of one thing they learned.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.
Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.. Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

Fitness & mobility8 min1+ playersTeam

Jog & Stretch

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Slow jog and easy stretches.
Remind players of one thing they learned.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.
Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.. Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

Fitness & mobility10 min1+ playersSolo

Standing Mobility Circuit

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 10 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Hip circles, calf raises, leg swings and hamstring sweeps at 4 cones, 60 seconds each.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Run tall and drive your arms.
Rest fully between each go.
Slow jog and easy stretches.
Remind players of one thing they learned.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.
Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

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What to look for: Good running form; recover fully between reps; Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point.

Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.. Make it easier: Seated or supported versions.

Fitness & mobility12 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Tempo Runs

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 30m × 8m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 12 minutes: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (30m × 8m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Run 70% pace for 30m, walk 30m, 8-12 reps.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Smooth form.
Controlled breathing.
Even pace.

Make it harder: More reps.
Make it easier: Fewer reps.

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What to look for: Smooth form; Controlled breathing; Even pace.

Make it harder: More reps. Make it easier: Fewer reps

Fitness & mobility8 min1+ playersTeam or solo

Vets Hamstring Care Cool-down

Corner: PhysicalPractice type: Unopposed

What you need

Players: 1+ players
Space: 12m × 10m, marked with cones
Equipment: cones, bibs, a ball each
Time: 8 minutes: 2 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

How to set it up

Mark out the area (12m × 10m) with cones, as in the diagram.
Put players in their starting spots.
Show the drill once. Keep it under 1 minute, then let them play.

What to do

Gentle hamstring and calf stretches, hip circles.
Walking pace or controlled jog only. No slide tackles.
Stop now and then to praise one good example. Then go again.

What to look for

Slow.
Breathe.
No bouncing.

Make it harder: Hold longer.
Make it easier: Seated options.

Go further / Coach detail

What to look for: Slow; Breathe; No bouncing.

Make it harder: Hold longer. Make it easier: Seated options

Attacker Defender Goalkeeper Cone · solid = pass, dashed = run, dotted = dribble

Player safety & FA rules

Format: 11v11 (or local small-sided veterans formats), 90 minutes max.
Ball: Size 5
Heading: FA recommends limiting heading in training; see FA adult guidance at the source.
Concussion: If in doubt, sit them out. No return the same day.

Sources: FA formats 2026-27 · FA heading guidance · FA concussion · Full safeguarding & FA rules