Drills that focus on the cognitive side of the game: staying focused, communicating with team-mates and deciding fast under pressure. They combine with technical and tactical work so the improvement is real.
4 drills
1 drill
Two players wait with their backs to the coach; on the signal they turn and sprint to the ball the coach has played in. First to the ball attacks the mini goal, the other defends. Reaction, acceleration and a duel in one action.
With drills that offer two or more real options (pass, dribble, shoot) and a defender who forces a choice, such as 3v2 attacking overloads or rondos with a zone switch.