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For this week we have prepared an exercise that can be done in training sessions for passing the ball specific to the game of football. Materials needed: - heads, 2 - 4 balls/group. Description of the exercise: Work area divided as in the picture, players A will each have a ball in their possession. The exercise is worked simultaneously from both sides, player A passes the ball to player B (1). Player B passes... Read more

For this week we have prepared an exercise that can be done in training sessions to improve football-specific fitness. Materials needed: - fences, two speed ladders, spiked poles, heads, lots of balls. Description of the exercise: The work surface marked out as in the picture, the coach and the third goalkeeper will be between the two goals with balls in their possession. 4 teams will be formed, in the picture teams C and D will... Read more

For this week we have prepared an exercise to train the goal kick preceded by a passing circuit. Materials needed: - cones, heads, a goal, many balls. Description of the exercise: The exercise will take place on half court, each player A will have one ball in their possession. Player A drives the ball through the cones and then passes it to player B (1-2). Player B passes the ball to player C (3), player... Read more

A coach's interventions in the training process are very important to achieve the desired goals. These interventions can be: before training; during training; after training. Before training The coach should explain the objectives of the workout before the workout. Why it is important to achieve these objectives, what influence these objectives can have on the development of the style of play. How the coach conveys... Read more

In this article we give you the opportunity to see a training game made by Deportivo de La Coruna in the training process. The collective of players will be divided into 4 teams in each side of the pitch will be assigned a team. The game is played according to the rules of volleyball, when the big fitness ball touches the ground in a team's court, that team receives a penalty point. The team... Read more

For this week we have prepared an exercise that can be used in training sessions to train the goal kick. Materials needed: - heads, two goals, lots of balls. Description of the exercise: A work surface will be made with a distance between the goals of about 30 - 35 metres. Players A and C will have balls in their possession. Player A passes long to player B (1), player B passes to player A (2). Player A comes running... Read more

For this week we suggest an exercise to prepare the body for effort that can be done in the early part of the training session. Materials needed: two speed ladders, cones, spiked poles, 4-6 balls. Description of the exercise: An exercise that can be performed in the warm-up part specific to football training. Materials laid out as in the picture, the first players in group B will have a ball in their possession. Player A starts the exercise... Read more

The emotions of being a parent can affect individuals differently and how they interact with their child, coach or club. Therefore, to support parents, we will explore some of the things parents do. These tips for parents will help them understand how they can best support their child. It is therefore clear that positive parental involvement will enhance the child's enjoyment of the sport. Studies have found that athletes who enjoy sport are more... Read more

For this week we have prepared an exercise that can be done in the warm-up part of the workout. Materials needed: - striped poles, heads, cones, a speed ladder, two 1-metre goals, lots of balls. Exercise description: Materials laid out as in the picture, each player will have a ball in their possession. The coach will be between the two 1m goals with a cup in each hand (red/blue). Player A drives the ball between the striped goalposts (1) and then... Read more

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For this week we have prepared a complex exercise for training the goal kick. Materials needed: heads, lots of balls. Description of the exercise: Materials laid out as in the figure, players A and C will have balls in their possession. Players A and B exchange passes, on the coach's whistle, player B takes possession of the ball and finishes with a shot on goal (1-2). Player B, after finishing... Read more

Scanning football, taking your eyes off the ball so you can look around to gather information.Scanning in football is done to locate teammates, opponents and the space around them, so players can get a full "picture" of their surroundings. Scanning in football is done to locate teammates, opponents and the space around them, so players can get a full "picture" of their surroundings. The ability to inform yourself to what is around you all the time... Read more

I don't think we need to discuss the importance of the central striker in a football team, so in this article we will point out some important aspects that the central striker has to take care of. As for his position on the pitch, he should always remain at the top of the pitch, level with the opposing team's central defenders, ensuring the depth of the attack. The central striker's objectives are: 1. Create space. 2. To clear it in depth.... Read more

From today we start the "Exercise of the week" project which aims to give you each week a football exercise that you can introduce in your training process. For this week we suggest an exercise that can be done as part of the ball passing training process. The exercise consists of the basic (starting) version plus two progression versions. Exercise description: Materials laid out as in the figure,... Read more

Football training is the coach's basic pedagogical act, it is his means of intervention. During the football training lesson, he must convey the message he wants to instil in the players, certain notions, certain values. Regardless of the age of the players a football training - DO NOT IMPROVE. The following aspects must be taken into account in football training: 1. Before a football training session - Preparing the training defining objectives;... Read more