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Defending Tech/Skill

1 v 1 to the cone. Attack has to try and pass the ball to hit/knock over the cone. Defender has to stop them and win the ball to become the attacker. Progressions: – Can start with defender only defending and not trying to win the ball (taking it in turns to see which attacker […]

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Goalkeeping – Shot stopping/Reactions

Coach calls out a colour and the goalkeepers have to dive to that side and touch the ball with both hands. First one wins (against their partner). Reset and then the next one. Progressions: – Call 1 and 2 – Call left and right – Call colour, number and direction – Opposites       […]

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Defending unbalanced Tech/Skill

1 v 2 to the end line. The defender starts with the ball and passes across to the attacker. As soon an the ball is played the game is live. If it goes out then start the game again. Progressions: – Can start with only pressure (no tackling) – 2 V 3 – Add goals […]

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Goalkeeping – Shot stopping/Reactions

Goalkeepers have to shoot at the other goalkeeper’s goals to score. Goalkeepers can’t score in the goals either side of them. Players can either roll, throw or kick the ball (coach can limit to one to make it easier or harder). Progressions: – Elimination (if scored on, that player goes down on one knee, then […]

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Goalkeeping – Shot stopping/Reactions

Goalkeeper who starts with the ball always makes the save. The ball is given to the other player who then throws the ball back towards the other goalkeepers goal. Swap and repeat. Almost the same but now one player is the leader. The goalkeepers keep throwing/passing the ball back to each other until the leader […]

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10 Top Tips for Winter training from the FA

Over the coming months, many coaches will brave winter conditions to deliver coaching sessions to young players. Here, FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton, provides ten top tips to help fully engage with players when working outdoors. 1) Young children are not mini-versions of adults As much as they will be adults one day, […]

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GRASSROOTS RED SKY FOUNDATION DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMME

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 are now OPEN   We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Red Sky Foundation Defibrillator Programme will provide 100 grassroots football locations with a FREE Defibrillator. We’re looking to support clubs and venues which regularly host football for multiple teams and age […]

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UPTO £25000 FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR GRASS PITCH DRAINAGE

Why apply for a Football Foundation grass drainage grant?   Providing a suitable playing surface is essential to sustain and increase participation in grassroots football, so the Football Foundation is able to provide funding for works to improve the drainage of grass pitches. Eligibility 01 Who can apply? You don’t have to be a football […]

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Disaster as fire to Hampton Football Club treat as suspicious

Tragedy has struck a club in Solihull, as fire ravages a club which sits in the heart of its community and completely destroys their clubhouse leaving the building completely ruined. The incident is being treat as suspicious by police and fire services.     Club secretary Spencer McArdle said it was heartbreaking but the pitch […]

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THE FA INTRODUCE POINT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEAMS ACROSS THE GRASSROOTS GAME

The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct, making clear to clubs that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated. Point deductions will apply to clubs at Step 7 and below of the men’s game, and clubs across Tier […]

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