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Goalkeeper Build-Up Under Pressure
Goalkeeper footwork drill: directional first touch and a short pass to a free team-mate while a striker presses the first line of the build-up.
Intermediate4–6 players15–20 min
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Football and goalkeeper drills with animated diagrams, created by coaches.
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Reaction speed: race to a loose ball and 1v1
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.
Basic6–16 players10–15 min
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Defensive 1v1: steer and win the ball in a channel
1v1 duels in 15x8 m channels with two mini goals: the defender passes to the attacker and closes down immediately, steering them towards the side to win the ball. Individual defending technique.
Basic6–16 players12–15 min
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4v4 with Four Mini Goals
4v4 small-sided game in 35x25 m in which each team defends two mini goals. Forces players to switch play, read the free goal and defend as a compact unit.
Basic8–10 players16–24 min
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3v2 Counter-Attack with Recovering Defender
3v2 counter-attack on a half pitch with a defender recovering from behind. The attackers must finish quickly before the recovering defender evens up the duel.
Intermediate7–14 players15–25 min
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Counter-Pressing 4v4 Small-Sided Game
4v4 small-sided game in 40x30 m with mini goals in which the team that loses the ball has six seconds to win it back. Trains immediate reaction and coordinated pressing.
Advanced8–10 players15–20 min
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1v1 to Goal with Counter on Mini Goals
1v1 duel in which the attacker tries to score past the goalkeeper while the defender, if he wins the ball, counters into two mini goals. Dribbling, decision making and transition in one action.
Intermediate6–12 players15–20 min
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Back Pass Under Pressure From a Striker
The centre-back plays a back pass and a striker presses the reception: the goalkeeper takes a directional touch and chooses between the free centre-back and the far full-back.
Basic3–5 players12–18 min
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Save and Fast Counter-Attack With a Throw to the Flank
Goalkeeper transition drill: after the save, a quick overarm throw to the winger breaking into the flank, with a striker pressing the distribution.
Intermediate5–8 players15–25 min