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Easter Football Games

Laura Murdoch — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:13:54 +0000

Easter Football Games Fun Easter Training Ideas For Kids Spring can be a great time for youth football. The evenings are lighter, the weather’s getting better, and everyone’s recovered from the post-Christmas slump. However, motivation can still dip at this time of year thanks to school holidays, family plans, and Easter. You might find […]

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Christmas Football Games

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:25 +0000

Christmas Football Games Festive Training For Kids December is a tricky time for coaches. Motivating your team can be difficult, which can lead to a drop in attendance. After all, it’s cold, dark, and everyone is just waiting for Christmas. So, it’s easy to see why your players might not be as focused as […]

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Layer Up: How Footballers Stay Warm in the Cold

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:39 +0000

Football faces plenty of challenges as the weather turns colder. You might have to contend with frozen pitches, ice, and cold winds. At this time of year, staying warm is really important, so layering up is a must. Read our guide to find out why it’ll make such a difference to your team. How the […]

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Team Chemistry in Football: A Coach’s Guide

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:35 +0000

Team chemistry can make the difference between victory and defeat. Football is a team sport. Yes, you might have standout players on the team, but they can’t succeed on their own. Tactics, skills, and fitness will only take you so far. Even the most skilled players need to work together to win, so teamwork is […]

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The Benefits of Pre-Season Friendlies

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:00:50 +0000

Pre-season training should be more than just running laps and endless drills. You need to get your team ready for the season ahead, which means facing real match situations. It’s the best way to ensure your team starts their season off in as strong a position as possible. Of course, you can replicate some match […]

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Indoor Football Training Tips

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:00:37 +0000

At this time of year, you’ll be used to the British weather causing problems for your team. No doubt, you’ll have seen matches cancelled due to rain this season and some players will have skipped training. You want to keep momentum going but that isn’t always possible to train outside. Indoor football training can be […]

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Football Dribbling Drills For Beginners

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:00:58 +0000

Dribbling Drills Beginner Drills For Dribbling Dribbling is the art of maintaining possession of the ball as you move it past your opponent. It’s an essential skill that will elevate a player’s performance, so you’ll want to introduce plenty of dribbling drills and games into your training sessions. There are plenty of options […]

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Pre-Match Warm-Up Drills

Laura Murdoch — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:23:49 +0000

Most injuries will occur within the first 15 minutes of a game, due to an insufficient warm-up, or the last 15 minutes, due to fatigue. Prevent this by ensuring your players are fully warmed up and fit before your match. Your pre-match warm-up should include movement, dynamic stretches, and ball drills. Read on to see […]

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Goalkeeper Training Drills and Tips

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:30:18 +0000

Focusing on goalkeeper training in your team sessions isn’t always easy with so many players around. Of course, it’s important not to overlook your keeper. You don’t want them just standing in goal during your other drills, so we’ve compiled a few tips and drills to make goalkeeper training easier. What makes a good […]

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Football Skills: Ball Control

Laura Murdoch — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Ball Control Drills Tips To Improve Ball Control Ball control refers to a player’s ability to collect and gain control of the ball using all parts of the body, including feet, legs, chest, and head. Good ball control allows you to receive passes on the ground and out of the air with clean […]

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