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Simple drills that actually work.

Free, practical football drills and session plans for grassroots coaches — every one with step-by-step instructions, coaching points, and a visual diagram. Built by an FA Level 2 coach.

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Shooting

25 drills

Passing

21 drills
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Defending

25 drills
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Dribbling

24 drills

First Touch

26 drills
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Set Pieces

25 drills
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Goalkeeping

28 drills
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Warm-Up

25 drills
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Fitness

28 drills
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Small-Sided Games

22 drills
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Pre-Season

27 drills

Popular drills

U12–U13

Finishing from Crosses

Finishing from crosses is a distinct skill from finishing from through-balls…

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Switching the Play

When teams press one side of the pitch, the answer is a switch — a 30-40 yar…

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Sole Rolls & Turns

Before kids can dribble past defenders, they need ownership of the ball — th…

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U11–U14

Press-Cover-Shadow

Press-cover-shadow is the three-player defensive combination that underlies …

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GK Footwork and Distribution — Feet Under Pressure

The modern goalkeeper at U14+ is expected to play with their feet as a ball-…

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U11–adult

Kick-Off Possession Routine

The kick-off happens at least twice per match, more after goals…

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Ready-to-run sessions

140 complete session plans with timings, blocks and coaching focus — print them or share to your team WhatsApp.

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Coaching guides

146 in-depth guides on tactics, team management and the real problems grassroots coaches face.

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Latest coaching guides

Coaching

Rainy day football training: 6 drills that work when the pitch is soaked

Training doesn't stop because it's raining. But the drills you ran on Tuesda…

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Coaching

Managing touchline behaviour: when parents shout, ref-bait, or undermine the coach

Most parents are great. The 1-2 who aren't can derail a season for the kids …

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Coaching

Avoiding coach burnout: how to make it sustainable for years, not just one season

Most volunteer grassroots coaches quit within 3 seasons. The kids who lose t…

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