Author: Soccer Tutor Pages:168 Drills: 82 Practices Level: U14-Pro PDF Preview of "Xabi Alonso" 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Direct from Bayer Leverkusen Training Sessions + Tactical Analysis Learn and apply Xabi Alonso’s exact training methods to improve your team's tactical understanding of positional build up play, possession, midfield control, and attacking play. Alonso took over Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 when they were in 17th position in the league, and he masterminded their rise to a 6th place finish and the DFB-Pokal German Cup. The very next season (2023-24), they became undefeated Bundesliga champions (28 wins, 6 draws), won the DFB-Pokal again, and reached the Europa League Final. Alonso's groundbreaking tactics and attacking style of play powered an incredible record-breaking 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions. The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen training sessions. You will also gain valuable insights with over 30+ pages of tactical analysis on Alonso’s methodical build up, midfield control, and efficient attacking play. This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen’s playing style Coach your team to build up play and dominate possession Implement positional patterns of play into your training sessions Instruct your players with key coaching points Create goal scoring chances with an unpredictable attack Score more goals! Learn Xabi Alonso’s Coaching Philosophy and Tactics: Use different build up shapes (4-2-4, 3-2-5, 2-3-5) against different opponents Dominate possession and midfield area with precision, patience, and control Draw in the press and break the lines of the opposition Create overloads around the ball to progress play forward Positional play with movement, rotations, and interchanges Utilise innovative and dynamic wing back play in attack Implement incisive attacking play with attacking overloads in the final third 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Included: Warm Ups Passing Combinations Positional Build Up Play Combinations Positional Possession Games Attacking Positional Patterns of Play Attacking and Finishing Positional Training Games Attacking Set Plays The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabo Alonso’s training sessions at Bayer Leverkusen between 2022 and 2024. Xabi Alonso Practice Examples: Positional Build Up/Combinations Through Blocked Lanes Passing Circuit Build Up in 3-2 Shape and Play Through the Lines Positional Possession Game Switch Play Combinations, Wide Through Pass for Cut Back Finish + 2nd Ball Finish Crossing and Finishing with Different Types of Delivery Team Scoring Competition Combination Play from Defence to Attack Zonal 8v8 (+1) +GKs Conditioned Game Xabi Alonso: Bayer Leverkusen Manager Achieved status as Elite Manager and Coach Innovative Tactics with a Dynamic Attacking Style of Play Tactically Versatile with Various Team Shapes Established Bayer Leverkusen as a Formidable Force in European football Exceptional Consistency, Tactical Intelligence, and Mental Resilience Achievements Undefeated Bundesliga Champions (2023-24) Broke Bayern Munich's 11-year dominance in the Bundesliga 51 Match Unbeaten Run in All Competitions (2023-24) 2 x DFB-Pokal German Cups (2023 & 2024) Europa League Finalists (2024)

Author: Darren Bowman Pages:148 Drills: 68 Practices Level: U12-U18 PDF Preview of "Elite Academy Coaching" The Secrets Behind the Development Program for Pep Guardiola's Methodology This book provides you with a rare opportunity to learn the secrets behind the development program at Manchester City’s Academy for Pep Guardiola’s Methodology and game model.Darren Bowman (former Manchester City U13, U14, and U15 Coach) has used his incredible experience to provide you with the full Manchester City Academy Program, ideal for all coaches who want to take this unique chance to develop players to world leading standards and improve your team's performances with 17 Manchester City Academy Training Sessions (68 Practices).Darren spent 9 years at Manchester City Academy, and worked with Rodolfo Borrell (Pep's Guardiola's Assistant Coach) during his time there, where they seamlessly integrated Pep Guardiola's style of play.Now you can learn and use the same Development Program, Methodology, and Training Sessions from Manchester City’s Academy! This book teaches you: Learn the Manchester City Academy Development Program and Methodology. Implement Manchester City's key actions and patterns to develop players capable of playing for a Pep Guardiola team. Practice and apply Manchester City Academy’s exact game principles and training methods from Darren’s training sessions, which never change. Learn how Manchester City produce their highly successful, dominant, and consistent style of play with 17 Manchester City Academy Training Sessions (68 Practices). High Profile Players Developed in the Manchester City Academy Darren helped develop players such as Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jadon Sancho (Manchester United), Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), and many more… 17 Training Sessions (68 Practices) Topics: Build-up Phase 1: Short Build-up Play from the GK Build-up Phase 2: Midfield Combination Play Build-up Phase 3: Finishing the Attack (Final Third) Pressing from the Front Defending in Midfield Defending Around the Box The Development Program, Methodology, and the 17 Training Sessions (68 Practices) included in this book are all taken directly from Darren Bowman’s Manchester City Academy training sessions. Manchester City Academy Practice Examples: Break Past Opponent and Play Final Pass in a Technical Triangle Drill with Finish Play Inside and Outside to Break the Line in a 3v3 (+2) Directional Possession Game Game Related Position Specific Attacking Overloads in a Functional Practice with Channels Pressing from the Front to "Set the Trap" in a Dynamic 6v8 (+GK) Phase of Play Break Lines and Create Attacking Overloads in a Position Specific 7v7 (+GKs) 2-Zone SSG Pressing from the Front & Defending Through the Thirds in a Multi-Zone End to End Game About the Author Darren Bowman "The knowledge shared in this book has been instrumental to my success and has proven rewarding in terms of the development of some of the top players in today’s professional game." Former Manchester City Academy Coach (U13, U14, U15) UEFA ‘A’ Coaching Licence Sport, Fitness & Coaching BSc (Hons) Foundation Degree in Coach Development for Elite Coaches Studied at FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Málaga, & Atalanta Lee Man FC Academy Director (2022-present) Founder of @DB7K, a Football Consultancy Business in Hong Kong and Shanghai Professional playing career at West Bromwich Albion, Grantham Town, Ramsbottom United, Rossendale United & Stalybridge Celtic

Author: Soccer Tutor Pages:152 Pages Drills: 92 Practices Level: U14-PRO PDF Preview of "Roberto De Zerbi" 92 Build Up, Passing Combinations and Attacking Positional Practices Direct from De Zerbi’s Training Sessions Learn and apply Roberto De Zerbi’s exact training methods, so your team can reproduce his unique build up play patterns and attacking style of play to dominate your opponents. Referring to the way Roberto De Zerbi coaches his teams to play with the innovative build up play tactics included in this book, Pep Guardiola said "I think Brighton is playing something unique, special,” and “he monopolises the ball in a way I haven’t seen for a long, long time.” Roberto De Zerbi has earned the reputation of being one of the most exciting young coaches in the world by playing attractive attacking football, and this is your chance to implement his style of play into your team's training sessions. In his first season with Brighton, he led them to their highest ever Premier League finish (6th) and their first ever qualification for European competition. This followed his previous successes at Shakhtar Donetsk, Benevento, Foggia, and most notably with Sassuolo in Serie A, where he over achieved by finishing in 8th position twice. This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Roberto De Zerbi's playing style Train your players with a possession-based attacking style of play Implement fundamental training elements to improve your team with De Zerbi's unique build up play patterns Break the lines with positional build up play and attacking positional patterns of play practices Coach your team to control the ball and dominate your opponents Learn Roberto De Zerbi’s Key Principles and Tactics: Learn how to bait the press (draw opponents forward and out of position) Coach your team to control the ball and dominate opponents by keeping possession Give your players confidence to play out from the back with fast and intricate passing combinations Use third man link players to break through pressure and lines Create space and overloads high up the pitch Implement creativity, movement, rotations, and positional interchanges to break down defences Use supporting runs to finish attacks quickly and efficiently Increase your team's output by creating more chances and scoring more goals! 92 Build Up, Passing & Attacking Positional Practices Included: Rondos Passing Combinations Positional Possession Games Positional Build Up Play Attacking Positional Patterns of Play Attacking Combinations and Finishing The 92 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Roberto De Zerbi’s training sessions at Brighton, Shakhtar Donetsk,and Sassuolo between 2018 and 2023. Roberto De Zerbi Practice Examples: Receiving Angles for Build Up Through Lines Support Play Passing Circuit Positional Build Up Play Possession Game in Centre of the Pitch Bait the Press and Find the Right Moment to Advance Build Up Play Combination Play Wide, Reset to Centre Back, and Attack Through Flank Passing Across Back Line and Attacking Through Centre with Inverted Forwards Short Passing Combination Play and Finishing 3-Stations Circuit About Roberto De Zerbi Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton Manager One of the best young coaches in world football Innovative build up play tactics have made a huge impact on coaching Gained high praise and recognition for possession-based attacking style of play Impacted changes from top managers and teams to replicate De Zerbi's tactics Achievements Led Brighton to highest ever Premier League finish (6th) Achieved Brighton's first ever European competition qualification (Europa League) Qualified for Last 16 of Europa League finishing top of qualifying group Over achieved with Sassuolo, finishing 8th in Serie A twice Reached semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with Sassuolo, a notable achievement for the club Ukrainian Super Cup winner with Shakhtar Donetsk Left Shakhtar Donetsk top of their doemstic league before it was cut short due to war in Ukraine Serie C Promotion with Foggia which led to appointment as manager of Benevento in Serie A

Author: Peter Schreiner Pages: 106 Practices: 64 Level: U11-PRO PDF Preview of  "Scoring with Precision" In the 4th part of the series: "The Goal Scoring Matrix," the focus is on the precision of goal scoring, which is necessary to consistently and regularly make the most of scoring opportunities. World renowed coaches instructor Peter Schreiner shows you how to immprove the precision of your players, in theory and practice, including valuable coaching points and 64 practices! The Art of Accuracy: Advanced Techniques in Goal Scoring Precision is not improved by constantly repeating the same motion (grooving) but through "differential learning." This eBook explains what makes this training special and how it truly enhances players' precision in goal scoring. It also pays special attention to players' ability to use both feet, which is extremely important for goal scorers. Is it possible to train goal scorers through targeted goal scoring training? What qualities does a goal scorer have who consistently scores over a long period? The "Goal Scoring Matrix" provides important insights on this. In this 4th part, the focus is on a very important component, namely the precision of goal scoring, with the following key areas: Precision training close to the goal (Messi position) Precision training from the edge of the penalty area (Robben position) The Goal Scorer's Diamond The Haaland Triangle - Perfect movement to get open for goal scoring Goal scoring after passing sequences – preparing for shots Goal scoring under time pressure and opponent pressure Peter Schreiner teaching and presenting the Goal Scoring Matrix worldwide Peter SchreinerThe former coach and youth soccer expert, including U19 Schalke 04 and former leader of the Schalke 04 youth academy, is the founder of the Institute for Youth Soccer and a sought-after coach educator, author, and speaker with numerous appearances at soccer congresses (DFB, BDFL, AEFCA) in over 28 countries. His publications have been translated into more than 7 languages.Many of his publications, which he released with well-known co-authors including Horst Wein and Norbert Elgert, are considered standard works today. These include "The Art of Offensive Soccer" and "Developing Game Intelligence".He is the organizer of the "Debystar Youth and Amateur Coaches Congress" and co-founder of "easy Sports-Software".

Author: Peter Schreiner Pages: 92 Pages Practices: 47 Level: U11-PRO PDF Preview of  "Goal Scoring Training System - Levels 05-08" For years, Peter Schreiner has been engaged in the topic of "shooting training in soccer." In the training of young players, targeted shooting training is often neglected. Yet, players love training forms with a focus on shooting. In his new series of booklets/eBooks, Peter Schreiner shows his systematic shooting training in 8 learning levels. With targeted detail coaching, players are helped to avoid mistakes and to perfect their behavior when shooting. This avoids shooting the ball at the goal in any old way during training and – what is even more regrettable – in competition. Players learn to successfully put the ball into the net in a variety of situations. Schreiner He has analyzed over 1500 goals of top goal scorers in Europe and developed a training concept. This was followed by lectures worldwide, including for the AEFCA and the BDFL, as well as practical presentations in seminars and at conferences. Goal Scoring Training System - Part 2 The systematic development of a goal scorer takes place in eight successive learning levels, starting at age 7 and bearing fruit in the high-performance area.  In this eBook/booklet, the difficulty level is increased. Level 5 introduces shooting exercises under more challenging conditions. The pass before the shot is no longer always flat but comes as a lobbed ball. In levels 6 and 7, time pressure and opponent pressure before or during the shot are central. And in the final training level, it becomes very game-like. In learning level 8, it's about game forms where the shot is required under competition conditions. Learning Level 5: Difficult Conditions - Shooting after a Lobbed Ball Players convert balls thrown at them with foot or head. They shoot at the goal under difficult conditions (after a cross, shooting after turning, a sprint, or in a jump). Learning Level 6: Shooting under Time Pressure Players apply different shooting techniques in shooting exercises or group competitions under time pressure. Learning Level 7: Shooting with Opponent Pressure Offensive 1 vs 1: Players shoot at the goal after a duel or an attack by an opponent. Learning Level 8: Game Forms/Competitions In game forms with numerical advantage (neutral players) and equal numbers, create and convert scoring opportunities under the greatest opponent pressure. Shooting in competitive situations (competitions in the double penalty area/on a reduced field with 2 goals). About the Author Peter SchreinerThe former coach and youth soccer expert, including U19 Schalke 04 and former leader of the Schalke 04 youth academy, is the founder of the Institute for Youth Soccer and a sought-after coach educator, author, and speaker with numerous appearances at soccer congresses (DFB, BDFL, AEFCA) in over 28 countries. His publications have been translated into more than 7 languages.Many of his publications, which he released with well-known co-authors including Horst Wein and Norbert Elgert, are considered standard works today. These include "The Art of Offensive Soccer" and "Developing Game Intelligence".He is the organizer of the "Debystar Youth and Amateur Coaches Congress" and co-founder of "easy Sports-Software".

Author: Peter Schreiner Pages: 78 Pages Drills: 38 Practices Level: U11-PRO PDF Preview of  "Goal Scoring Training System - Levels 01-04" Goal-Scoring Mastery: Techniques for Developing Soccer Strikers Introducing the "Goal Scoring Training System" by Peter Schreiner. 78 pages packed with insights and strategies, this book offers a structured approach to developing shooting skills from beginner to elite levels.Featuring 38 practices, readers will discover practical exercises for honing shooting technique, along with invaluable tips for effective coaching. Whether you're a seasoned coach seeking new ideas or just want to improve the scoring prowess of your players, this book is your ultimate resource for mastering the art of scoring goals in soccer. For years, Peter Schreiner has been focusing on the topic of to develop and coach goal getters successfully. In the training of young players, targeted shooting training is often neglected. However, players love training sessions focused on shooting. Peter Schreiner - Working with Strikers Systematic Approach in 8 Learning Levels In his new series, Peter Schreiner presents his systematic shooting training in 8 learning levels. With targeted detail coaching, players are helped to avoid mistakes and perfect their behavior when shooting. This prevents the ball from being shot at the goal in training and – even more regrettably – in competition, in any old way. Players learn to successfully score goals in various situations. For his training, Schreiner has extensively studied "Shooting Training" and "Individual Training for Strikers". He analyzed over 1500 goals from Europe's top scorers and developed a training concept. This was followed by worldwide lectures, including for the AEFCA and the BDFL, as well as practical presentations in seminars and at congresses. Goal Scoring Training System - Part 1 The systematic development of a goal-getter takes place in eight consecutive learning levels, starting at 7 years old and bearing fruit in the high-performance sector. This booklet covers the first 4 learning levels, laying the foundation for further training and providing basic exercises for beginners and advanced players, multiple actions (shooting), and complex training formats. Level 1: Basic Exercises for Beginners Players shoot a stationary ball directly at the goal. Players shoot a rolling ball directly at the goal. Players shoot the ball into the goal after controlling a flat pass. Level 2: Basic Exercises for Advanced Players Players shoot the ball directly into the goal from various directions after a flat pass. Level 3: Multiple Actions (Shooting) Players apply shooting techniques repeatedly, variably, and situationally, adjusting to changing speeds and directions of the ball. Level 4: Complex Training Formats Shooting after passing sequences Players shoot at the goal in a complex training format with group tactical elements (one-two pass, play over the third player, overlap, "through-pass and return", etc.) while in motion. Goal Scoring in Theory and Practice In the theoretical part, Peter Schreiner lays the groundwork for successful shooting training. Questions like "What characterizes effective shooting technique training?" or "What goals does the coach pursue in systematic shooting training?" are answered in detail. Each exercise is thoroughly illustrated and described, including important coaching points to improve the players. Peter Schreiner teaching and presenting the Goal Scoring Matrix worldwide Mastering Goal-Scoring Techniques in Modern Soccer "The Art of Scoring Goals" offers an essential distinction between various practice formats, contrasting controlled exercises without opponents with complex shooting games that demand quick thinking and precision amidst adversaries. This approach not only provides a comprehensive understanding of shooting techniques but also serves as a transformative tool for forwards and attacking players. Guiding them on a journey to becoming skilled and confident goal-scorers, this eBook is invaluable for those preparing for the rigors of modern football. It's a critical resource for both coaches and players, paving the way for unlocking scoring potential and achieving on-field success. About the Author Peter SchreinerThe former coach and youth soccer expert, including U19 Schalke 04 and former leader of the Schalke 04 youth academy, is the founder of the Institute for Youth Soccer and a sought-after coach educator, author, and speaker with numerous appearances at soccer congresses (DFB, BDFL, AEFCA) in over 28 countries. His publications have been translated into more than 7 languages.Many of his publications, which he released with well-known co-authors including Horst Wein and Norbert Elgert, are considered standard works today. These include "The Art of Offensive Soccer" and "Developing Game Intelligence".He is the organizer of the "Debystar Youth and Amateur Coaches Congress" and co-founder of "easy Sports-Software".

Author: Peter Schreiner Pages:77 Pages Drills: 37 Practices Level: U11-PRO PDF Preview of  "The Art of Scoring Goals" Precision Under Pressure: 37 Drills for Shooting Skills This eBook by Peter Schreiner, offers a rich collection of 37 detailed drills, emphasizing the development of shooting techniques effective under the intense pressure of real-game situations. Each practice is made to simulate match-like conditions. The focus is on improving technical prowess in one-touch finishes and first-touch ball control, crucial within the penalty area where most goals are scored. Various game formats, from drills focusing on one main goal to dynamic competitions involving two goals. Schreiner emphasizes the importance of varied and adaptable shooting training, teaching players to quickly respond to changing game situations and make swift decisions. Peter Schreiner teaching and presenting the Goal Scoring Matrix worldwide Mastering Goal-Scoring Techniques in Modern Soccer "The Art of Scoring Goals" offers an essential distinction between various practice formats, contrasting controlled exercises without opponents with complex shooting games that demand quick thinking and precision amidst adversaries. This approach not only provides a comprehensive understanding of shooting techniques but also serves as a transformative tool for forwards and attacking players. Guiding them on a journey to becoming skilled and confident goal-scorers, this eBook is invaluable for those preparing for the rigors of modern football. It's a critical resource for both coaches and players, paving the way for unlocking scoring potential and achieving on-field success. About the Author Peter SchreinerThe former coach and youth soccer expert, including U19 Schalke 04 and former leader of the Schalke 04 youth academy, is the founder of the Institute for Youth Soccer and a sought-after coach educator, author, and speaker with numerous appearances at soccer congresses (DFB, BDFL, AEFCA) in over 28 countries. His publications have been translated into more than 7 languages.Many of his publications, which he released with well-known co-authors including Horst Wein and Norbert Elgert, are considered standard works today. These include "The Art of Offensive Soccer" and "Developing Game Intelligence".He is the organizer of the "Debystar Youth and Amateur Coaches Congress" and co-founder of "easy Sports-Software".

PDF Preview of "Elevating Youth-Soccer U14-U15" Authors: Konspekty Piłka Nożna (Patryk Zebrowski) Pages: 102 Graphics: 129 Conspects: 20 This book is your essential guide to mastering the challenges and opportunities in training U14-U15 players as they transition into the 11x11 format of the game. At this crucial age, players not only step into a more demanding level of soccer but also navigate through significant physical and psychological changes. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to guide these young athletes through this transformative phase with confidence and effectiveness. Individual Player Development & Team Dynamics Packed with 20 comprehensive training outlines, each meticulously designed with clear objectives, detailed exercise descriptions, and helpful graphics, this book is a treasure trove for coaches seeking to elevate their training sessions. From individual player development to team dynamics, and from enhancing physical abilities to fostering mental growth, every aspect of coaching young footballers is covered. Discover strategies for effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal, learn to create a positive and impactful game environment, and understand the nuances of formative training. This book also delves into the specifics of motor and coordination skills, strength, flexibility, and endurance tailored for the youth player. TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONTHE NEXT STAGE OF DEVELOPMENTFIRST STEPS OF THE COACH IN THE CATEGORY OF TRAMP PLAYERSINDIVIDUAL APPROACH TO THE PLAYERSGAME MODELAPOSITIONING AND FUNCTIONING DURING THE GAME MORE IS NOT BETTERVERBAL/NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONCAMP - WORKING FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE CONTENTCAMP - IN PRACTICAL TERMSFORMATIVE TRAININGSTRICT FORMSMALL GAMES - IMPORTANCE IN THE TRAINING PROCESSINFLUENCE OF THE COACH ON THE GAME ENVIRONMENTFORMATION OF MOTOR ABILITIESCOORDINATION ABILITIESPOWERFLEXIBILITYDURABILITYYOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYERPERCEPTUAL PROCESS TRAININGPLAN - IMPLEMENTATIONCOMPETING IN YOUR OWN BACKYARDEMPATHYAUTHORCONSPECT 1 - Perfecting the defensive game in small gamesCONSPECT 2 - Organising the defensive gameCONSPECT 3 - Organising the defensive gameCONSPECT 4 - Group action in balance in the attack phaseCONSPECT 5 - Perfecting the opening of the game from the goalkeeperCONSPECT 6 - Organisation of the game after receiving the ballCONSPECT 7 - Games to improve holding on to the ball CONSPECT 8 - Improving 1x1 attacking skillsCONSPECT 9 - Opening up and building up the gameCONSPECT 10 - Games to improve holding on to the ballCONSPECT 11 - Building up play in the opposition's halfCONSPECT 12 - Small games for the transition phaseCONSPECT 13 - Perfecting the attacking phaseCONSPECT 14 - Finalisation of the game using a player from the "9" position with his back to the goalCONSPECT 15 - Building the game with emphasis on finalization by attacking the free spaceCONSPECT 16 - Opening and Building the GameCONSPECT 17 - Small games with emphasis on the transition phaseCONSPECT 18 - Opening and building up the gameCONSPECT 19 - Opening and building up the gameCONSPECT 20 - Perfecting the pass one line further Konspekty Piłka Nożna Konspekty Piłka Nożna is a young team consisting of two coaches (Patryk Klimczak and Marek Bączyk) who transformed their passion and career path into an idea for a business. They already have several excellent publications, which have been noticed by children's football coaches from all over Poland, they can also boast of cooperation with the giant which is the Asystent Trenera.

Author: Steven Turek Pages: 64 Pages Drills: 35 Practices Level: U11-PRO PDF Preview of  "Pressing - Games" Pressing Mastery: Practices, Insights, Tips and Tricks by Steven Turek "Pressing Games" is a practical eBook for soccer coaches, written by Coach Steven Turek. It offers 35 effective drills focused on pressing and counter-pressing, inspired by successful teams like FC Barcelona, FC Liverpool, and those coached by Mourinho and Simeone. This book provides straightforward coaching tips and game principles, aiming to enhance players' skills in high-intensity play. It's a valuable resource for coaches looking to improve their team's performance in pressing, with accessible, impactful training methods that will elevate your team's game. Steven Turek during a coaching seminar Defensive Dynamics: Mastering Opponent Possession The book focuses on the "Opponent Possession" phase in soccer, emphasizing defensive strategies when the opponent controls the ball. It outlines key principles of play, serving as a practical framework for training and communication between coaches and players. The guide features game forms, from 1v1 to 11v11, structured around these principles to simulate real-match scenarios. Key defensive tactics covered Applying Pressure Building and Defending Lines Altering Lines Recovering Lines Man Marking/Block Preparing Counters These principles are essential for a team's defensive strategy, adapting to the game's dynamics. The book also offers coaching tips for anticipating plays and positioning players for effective defense and quick offensive transitions. About the Author Steven TurekBorn in 1990, Steven is a coach in professional youth football. Since 2016, he has contributed to dozens of coaching resources (books, eVideos, and more), published in numerous international coaching magazines, and is a sought-after speaker both domestically and abroad. Since 2019, he has been a co-founder of the coaching platform Coach2 – Academy, which offers online courses for coaches.

PDF Preview of  "1v1 against the Goalkeeper" AuthorPeter Schreiner Pages98 Pages Drills37 Practices LevelU11-PRO Dive into the exhilarating world of soccer with Peter Schreiner's insightful eBook, "1v1 Against the Goalkeeper". Spanning 96 pages, this detailed guide is tailored for players and coaches keen on mastering the critical aspects of soccer – counterattacks and one-on-one confrontations with goalkeepers. Counterattacks & 1v1 against the Goalkeeper This eBook is structured into two focused sections. The first part delves into counterattacks, providing a comprehensive look at situations leading to 1v1 against the goalkeeper. Schreiner presents a range of training scenarios, from 1 against 0 to 3 against 2, emphasizing time pressure and tactical decision-making. The second part zeroes in on the climactic 1v1 standoff with the goalkeeper, outlining four strategic methods to gain the upper hand. Now available as en eBook - 1v1 Against the Goalkeeper Peter Schreiner doesn't just focus on the physical aspect; he delves into the immense psychological pressure strikers face and the tactical wisdom needed to score under these high-stakes conditions. The book places a strong emphasis on understanding the goalkeeper's behavior to inform the striker's actions. With 37 detailed drills, complete with coaching points, this book offers a hands-on approach to training. These exercises are designed to sharpen decision-making skills and execution in crucial game moments. Additionally, the eBook provides deep analyses of game scenes, identifying common mistakes strikers make and offering strategies to rectify them. Highlights of the book include: Comprehensive strategies for mastering counterattacks in soccer. Tactical insights into overcoming the goalkeeper in various scenarios. 37 detailed training drills with specific coaching points for practical learning. Analytical breakdowns of game scenes to identify and fix strikers' mistakes. Essential skills development for both individual players and teams. "1vs1 Against the Goalkeeper" is an essential read for anyone in the soccer world looking to elevate their attacking skills. It's a fusion of tactical knowledge and practical training, making it an indispensable tool for coaches and players alike. Transform your approach to the game with the expertise of Peter Schreiner, and become a master of the goal-scoring craft in soccer! Peter Schreiner teaching and presenting the Goal Scoring Matrix worldwide About the Author Peter SchreinerThe former coach and youth soccer expert, including U19 Schalke 04 and former leader of the Schalke 04 youth academy, is the founder of the Institute for Youth Soccer and a sought-after coach educator, author, and speaker with numerous appearances at soccer congresses (DFB, BDFL, AEFCA) in over 28 countries. His publications have been translated into more than 7 languages.Many of his publications, which he released with well-known co-authors including Horst Wein and Norbert Elgert, are considered standard works today. These include "The Art of Offensive Soccer" and "Developing Game Intelligence".He is the organizer of the "Debystar Youth and Amateur Coaches Congress" and co-founder of "easy Sports-Software".

PDF Preview of "Jürgen Klopp - Vol. 2" Author: Soccer Tutor Pages: 140 Practices & Variations: 80 Level: U14-Pro Learn, and apply Jürgen Klopp’s exact training methods direct from his Liverpool training sessions, so your team can reproduce his highly successful high tempo attacking and counter-pressing style of play. Following the hugely popular Volume 1 book, Volume 2 provides you with another rare opportunity to learn from an additional 80 Jürgen Klopp Practices taken directly from Liverpool’s Training Sessions. Among other great practices included in this book, find out how Jürgen Klopp trains his team with high tempo multi-ball patterns of play, attacking combinations, finishing drills and transition games. They are a fundamental training element for Liverpool’s attacking intensity and this is your chance to replicate Klopp’s all-action high tempo attacking and constant pressure style of play. Jürgen Klopp 80 Practices Include: 11 Attacking Positional Patterns of Play 3 Attacking Positional Patterns of Play + Counter-Pressing (2-Balls) 5 Positional Patterns of Play with 2nd/3rd Ball Attacks 19 Attacking Combinations & Finishing 16 Multi-Ball Attacking Combinations & Finishing 14 Small to Large Sided Games 12 Multi-Ball Transition Games The 80 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Klopp's training sessions with Liverpool F.C. between 2016 and 2022. Jürgen Klopp Practices Examples: Switch Play Wide, Give & Go, and Cross for Timed Runs/Box Finishing Attacking Pattern of Play, Counter-pressing, and Fast Break Attack in a 2-Ball Practice 3 Forwards Continuous Finishing from Various Types of Assists (7-Balls) Positional One-touch Combination Play in and Around the Box in a 4-Ball Finishing Drill Possession Play in Zones + Fast Break Attack Combinations and Finishing Supporting Runs to Score Quickly in a Dynamic 2v1 Attack / 3v2 Transition Game Playing in Behind + Attacking Against a Low Block in a SSG with Changing Conditions Crossing & Finishing with Side Zones + 5v4/5v8 Transition Game 3-Team 5v5v5 +GKs 2-Zone Counter Attack Transition Game Attacking and Defending Corner Kicks + Counter Attacks in an 8v8 (+GKs) Game 8v8 (+3) + GKs ”5-Second Rule“ Fast Counter Attack Transition Game Jürgen Klopp Achievements: Honours (Europe/World) UEFA Champions League (2019) UEFA Champions League Runner-up x 2 (2013, 2018) UEFA Europa League Runner-up (2016) FIFA Club World Cup (2019) UEFA Super Cup (2019) Honours (Domestic Leagues / Cups) English Premier League (2020) English FA Cup (2022) EFL Cup (2022) German Bundesliga x 2 (2011, 2012) German DFB-Pokal (2012) German DFL-Supercup x 2 (2013, 2014) Individual Awards The Best FIFA Men’s Coach x 2 (2019, 2020) Onze d’Or Coach of the Year (2019) IFFHS World’s Best Club Coach (2019) World Soccer Awards World Manager of the Year (2019) Globe Soccer Awards Best Coach of the Year (2019) Premier League Manager of the Season (2020) LMA Manager of the Year (2020) BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award (2019) German Football Manager of the Year (2011, 2012, 2019)

PDF Preview of "Build-Up and score goals with the 3rd man" Author: Athanasios Terzis  Publisher: Institute for Youth-Soccer (IFJ96) Pages: 107 Graphics: 79 Drills: 12 The tactics about the 3rd man and the 3rd man’s run which is analyzed in this book, is part of the tactics used by Jurgen Klopp with Liverpool, Julian Nagelsmann with Bayern Munich, Marcelo Bielsa with Leeds United, Pep Guardiola with Manchester City and Luciano Spalletti with Napoli.  Specifically, the 3rd man combination is an important element of positional play, in which three attacking players are involved. The objective is to create a free player with available space in advanced position, behind the line of pressure and then move the ball to him. So, when it is applied successfully it can lead in breaking at least one line of pressure. Diagram: 3rd man combination during the execution phase – Moving the ball to the free player The 3rd man combination can be used in several match situations such as when building up from the back in order to break through the pressure applied straight to the GK or to the central defenders. It can also be used against a medium or a low defensive block to help the attacking team break a line of pressure and move the ball to a free player between the lines. Diagram: Breaking through the pressure applied to the GK Except for the 3rd man combination, the book analyses the patterns of the 3rd man’s run that are most frequently used during matches, either in the central areas or wide. The 3rd man’s run, like the 3rd man is also a combination which involves three players. The objective is not to create a free player and move the ball to him, but to move the ball to an attacking player who is on the run, usually behind the defensive line of the opponents. Diagram: 3rd man’s run – 2nd pattern So, if the application of the combination is successful, a goal scoring opportunity can be created. The book will present the most frequently used patterns and the match situations that each specific pattern can be used, as well as how each pattern can be adapted to various formations. Diagram: Pattern 2 of the 3rd man’s run –Applied with the 1-4-2-3-1 formation The analysis of the two combinations (3rd man and 3rd man’s run) is followed by several drills to help coaches apply the analyzed tactics to their teams, by simply adding or adjusting them to their own training sessions.   

PDF Preview of "Realistic 1v1 Drills" Author: Spiros Koulouris Publisher: Institute for Youth-Soccer, (IFJ96) Pages: 182 Graphics: 63 Exercises: 35 Videos: 35 Ebook includes detailed Videos of all Drills! Part 1: Theoretical approach of drills & introduction to the training process This particular effort adds to the series of books that have been created with the objective of the realistic approach to soccer training. More specifically, in the 2 parts that make up the complete puzzle of the book, you will discover how the human motor memory mechanisms work and the role that decision-making training plays in the subconscious of children and adults. 1v1 is the first realistic condition that the soccer player encounters in both training and match, and should be trained multifacetedly with creativity and imagination. The drills and games of book should be divided based on the duel scenarios that the football players will encounter during the match. All exercises are accompanied by videos performed by children from the PAOK academy. About the Author Spiros Koulouris was born in Skydra (Greece). He graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the field of science of physical education and sport with specialization in football, holds the UEFA A Licence and since an early age, decided to dedicate himself to coaching. He is the founder of FootballMind. Experience as a Football player: Different clubs until 4th division in Greece Experience as a Football Coach: Former Technical Director at Toumba FC, currently Youth-Football Coach at PAOK FC Teaching Experience Sport Teacher at College of DeLaSalle, Greece Education UEFA A Diploma Degree Physical Education and Sports of Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki ,Greece Conferences Coaching methodology of Futsal football for ages 16 and up (Thessaloniki 2015) Science and football Conference 2015 (England) 2nd Footballabout Conference (Athens) First Aids Conference , Lung and heart function support - use of an automatic external defibrillator (Thessaloniki 2019) 1st Medical Conference by Paok Fc – Groin Pain in Football A-Z (Thessaloniki 2019)

PDF Preview of "Jürgen Klopp - Passing, Counter-Pressing Games" Author: Soccer Tutor Pages: 140 Practices & Variations: 102 Level: U14-Pro Learn, and apply Jürgen Klopp’s exact training methods direct from his Liverpool training sessions, so your team can reproduce his highly successful all-action pressing and attacking style of play. This FULL COLOUR book provides you with a rare and great opportunity to use 102 Jürgen Klopp Practices and learn from one of the best coaches in world football. Find out how Jürgen Klopp prepares his players physically, improves their speed, agility and power, fast passing combinations, high intensity pressing, and extremely effective counter-pressing style. Jürgen Klopp 102 Practices Include: Full Liverpool Pre-Match Warm-up 8 Pre-season Training Practices 13 Warm-up Exercises (With and Without a Ball) 17 Speed & Agility Exercises 41 Passing Combinations 22 Pressing and Counter-pressing Rondos and Possession Games The 102 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Klopp's training sessions with Liverpool F.C. between 2017 and 2022. Jürgen Klopp Practices Examples: Pre-season Passing Circuit with One-Twos + Pass into Target Goal Warm-up Competition Game with Speed, Pass, Receive + Shoot Fast Reactions to Multiple Signals in a Speed of Movement Race Breaking the Lines with Angled Support, Lay-offs and Forward Runs Possession Play + Quick Transition to Score in Target Goals "Hunt the Ball” 3 (+3) v 3 Tactical Rondo to Train Counter-pressing Pressing & Counter-pressing in a 3-Team 4 (+4) v 4 Possession Game Jürgen Klopp Achievements: Honours (Europe/World) UEFA Champions League (2019) UEFA Champions League Runner-up x 2 (2013, 2018) UEFA Europa League Runner-up (2016) FIFA Club World Cup (2019) UEFA Super Cup (2019) Honours (Domestic Leagues / Cups) English Premier League (2020) English FA Cup (2022) EFL Cup (2022) German Bundesliga x 2 (2011, 2012) German DFB-Pokal (2012) German DFL-Supercup x 2 (2013, 2014) Individual Awards The Best FIFA Men’s Coach x 2 (2019, 2020) Onze d’Or Coach of the Year (2019) IFFHS World’s Best Club Coach (2019) World Soccer Awards World Manager of the Year (2019) Globe Soccer Awards Best Coach of the Year (2019) Premier League Manager of the Season (2020) LMA Manager of the Year (2020) BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award (2019) German Football Manager of the Year (2011, 2012, 2019)      

Series: German Training Concepts - Part 3 (eBook) Author: Steven Turek Publisher: Peter Schreiner (Institute for Youth Soccer) Pages: 42 - Graphics: 32   Description: Training exercises and detailed coaching for a perfect play into the depth! In the third part of the series “German Top Level Tactics”, Steven Turek dedicates himself to a tactical topic - The Vertical Play! Thereby, the focus is not specifically laid on tactical nuances, but rather on the mediation in the training process. It is presented what individual and group tactical skills players need in order to implement a highly effective vertical play. Especially the exercises provoking vertical play are attractive for every coach. The second part of the practical training concepts is rounded off by 20 authentic exercises and organizations. All training ideas can cleverly be varied and are easily adaptable to a different number of players. Therewith, the eBook “Effectively Train The Vertical Play” offers an awesome instruction for your own training routine! Fundamental tactical principles in own ball possession and the transition play Ideas and coaching tips for exercises 7 variations in the Y-Pattern 5 exercises in the Diamond 6 exercises in the Tube 5 exercises in the Hourglass

Author: Steffen Siebert Pages: 160 Graphics: 69 Photos: 7   A League Of Their Own The Secrets Of Club Soccer Champions How champions win and how they can be beaten. A League of Their Own provides readers with a closer look at the FIFA Club World Champions, such as FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Readers will catch a glimpse into the history of these clubs while also learning about the individual philosophies of some of the top coaches. This book discusses different tactical philosophies as well as how these tactical approaches have been adjusted by some of soccer’s greatest coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Luis Enrique, and Louis van Gaal. Finally, readers will be taken through case studies of each individual team with a step-by-step analysis of how these tactical setups are successful and how they can be exploited. Each case study will provide a discussion of how each team sets up when in attack, defending, and in transition. Not only addressing how and why these tactical setups are powerful, this book also breaks down and specifies just how lesser teams can exploit the subtle weaknesses by adjusting their attacking, defending, and transition strategies. Winning the tactical battle on the pitch creates endless possibilities, and perhaps evens the playing field to continue intrigue of the game.

PDF Preview of "Training Plans for 5-6 Years Old" Authors: Konspekty Piłka Nożna (Patryk Klimczak, Marek Bączyk) Pages: 156 Graphics: 60 Exercises: 233 The book contains a set of logically arranged outlines intended for training the youngest age groups. There are as many as 80 outlines in the book that constitute a ten-month training plan for children. Each outline contains the purpose of the training, a description of the exercise and supporting graphics. In addition, individual training measures were supplemented with exercise modifications and the so-called qualitative or organizational guidelines. In addition, the book has separate places for notes and an appendix that deals with the organization of mini-tournaments during training. - 10-month training plan - 80 football outlines - 233 exercises - 76 exercise modifications - numerous games and activities - qualitative comments on exercises Konspekty Piłka Nożna Konspekty Piłka Nożna is a young team consisting of two coaches (Patryk Klimczak and Marek Bączyk) who transformed their passion and career path into an idea for a business. They already have several excellent publications, which have been noticed by children's football coaches from all over Poland, they can also boast of cooperation with the giant which is the Asystent Trenera.

PDF Preview of "Tiqui Taca - One Touch - Double Square" Author: Peter SchreinerExpert Advice: Peter HyballaPublisher: Institute for Youth-Soccer, (IFJ96) Pages: 64 - Graphics: 45 Tiqui Taca - One Touch - 45 Variations of the Double Square Diagonal - Drop - Diagonal Precise Passing & Combination Play Game Forms with Pressing, Counter Pressing and Shot on Goal Coaches often look for training forms that are versatile and easy to set up. The double square fulfills these requirements and is extremely versatile as a training form. It is particularly suitable as a complex passing and combination exercise during the warm-up. A big advantage of the double square is that the variations can easily be adjusted to the number of players. This way, you can perfectly warm up the whole team or groups of 10 or more players with different pass sequences. Simply vary the field size and the task and thus achieve different training goals with one training form. Table of Contents Passing in the Double Square Double Square - Dribbling to the Start Double Square - Passes Through Dummy Goals Double Square - Pass to the Start Double Square with 8 Center Players and 2 Balls Double Square with 8 Center Players and 4 Balls Double Square – Long Ball to the Start Double Square - Pass to the Goalkeeper Double Square - Wall Pass C with D Double Square - Wall Pass A with C Double Square - Double Wall Pass Double Square - Playing Over the Third Man Double Square - 2 Additional Wall Passes Outside Double Square - 4 Additional Wall Players Outside Double Square with “Diagonal-Drop-Diagonal” Outside Double Square with Overlapping Double Square with Coordination Double Square with Shot on Goal 1 Double Square with Shot on Goal 2 Double Square with Overlapping and Shot on Goal Double Square with Corridor Player Double Square - 4 Plus 1 v 3 Double Square - 6 Plus 2 v 3 Double Square - 4 Plus 2 v 3 Double Square - 8 Plus 2 v 4 Game Forms in the Double Square Double Square - 3 v 1 Plus 6 Double Square - 3 v 1 Plus 5 Double Square - 3 v 1 Plus 4 Double Square - 4 v 2 Plus 6 Double Square - 4 v 2 Plus 5 Double Square - 4 Against 2 Plus 4 Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 8 Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 7 Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 6 Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 5 Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 4 Double Square - 6 v 2 Plus 10 Double Square - 6 v 2 Plus 9 Double Square - 6 v 2 Plus 8 Score over the inner Square Double Square - 5 v 5 Plus 1 (2 v 1 in Inner Square) Double Square - 6 v 6 Plus 2 (4 v 2 in Inner Square) Double Square Game Forms with Goal Shot Double Square - 6 v 3 with Goal Shot - Passes into the Inner Square Double Square - 8 v 4 with Goal Shot - Passes into the Inner Square Double Square - 3 v 1 Plus 4 with a Goal Shot Double Square - 4 Against 2 Plus 4 with a Goal Shot Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 7 with a Shot on Goal Double Square - 5 v 2 Plus 8 with 2 Goalkeepers

Authors: Peter Schreiner, Jörg Amthor, Sven Hübscher Pages: 64 Graphics: 50 Exercises: 50 Offensive 1 vs 1 - 50 Exercises and Competitions Speed of Execution and Action Competence Dribbling exercises with a focus on ball control, twists, changes of direction and tempo changes certainly have their justification and are particularly useful in basic training if they are used in doses. The skills learned in basic training should then be developed as early as possible application-oriented in exercises and competitions. The successful design of offensive 1 vs 1 situations is always a great challenge for an attacker, because most defenders are well-trained in defensive tackling and also experience shows that they are extremely physical. Therefore, players in all leagues and levels are still very much in demand, who are capable of playing relentlessly attacking opponents in order to open rooms, to create a numerical majority, or to finish on the goal unchallenged. Players like Arjen Robben, Ronaldo, Franck Ribery, Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez or Neymar have a dribbling success rate of around 40-70%, which makes the difference. Which skills are necessary? What characterizes all these players - what makes them different? First of all, all these players master almost all known dribbling techniques, body delusions and feints from the bottom up and apply them flexibly to the situation. In addition, they have extremely high basic dynamics and an explosive start. Her body control is phenomenal and the action density is very high. But these factors alone are far from enough to describe the level of these world class players. They are characterized by additional skills with which they can decide games on their own: These world-class players are fast-reacting to the fast-changing and complex game situations (space, teammates and opponents, ball movements, etc.) and make almost intuitively correct decisions based on their experience. The key words for this are "Speed of Execution", and "Action Competence". Example - Drill 35 - Double 1 vs 1 on staggered goals Organization/Structure Playing field 40 x 40 m, set up two goals with neutral goalkeepers diagonally opposite. Additionally, mark two counter lines with pylons. Divide two teams and have them lined up diagonally opposite. Balls in both goals. Procedure • Both goalkeepers simultaneously play a flat pass (1) into the run of the • sprinting attacker A (1) • With the pass, the defenders sprint into the field and attack the • Attacker as far as possible away from the goal (1) • The attacker A should immediately receive the ball into the direction of the goal (2), dribble past B and finish (see graphic on the left) or play off B and finish (see graphic on the right) (3) • Wins B the ball, he counters as quickly as possible on the counter-line • The attackers and the defenders face each other on opposite sides Variation • The goalkeeper opens with a throw, a long ball or vertically on the other attacker Variation Dribbling exercises with a focus on ball control, twists, changes of direction and tempo changes certainly have their justification and are particularly useful in basic training if they are used in doses.

Author: Steven Turek Pages: 60 - Graphics: 53 Pressing-Resistance​ Tactical Principles – Match Solutions - Drills​ Steven Turek: „Pressing-Resistance is the ability to identify the opposing pressing, resist it and purposefully outplay it.“ Every coach knows the situation: The own team builds up the play and is early pressured on. Passes are desperately played from one player to the other, until one clears the ball long. What’s needed in these situations is call pressing-resistance. The ability to identify the opposing pressing, break it and purposefully outplay it! In order that your team becomes individually as well as team-tactically more pressing-resistant, you’ll find the following chapters in the eBook:​ Tactical principles to identify the opposing pressing Valuable changes of perspectives Fundamentals for an individual skillset to break pressing Specific Strategies to solve a blocked goal-kick Match solutions for the play on the wing and in the center Practical training exercises for a perfect transfer onto the pitch A core element of most offensive strategies, is usually the attempt to press the opponent into motion, more precisely, into sprinting. Pressing distinguishes itself by players creating high pressure on the ball carrier. Why don’t we consequently consider that opposing pressure in a positive way and use it for our own strategy? That’s exactly the aspect I want to discuss in “Pressing-Resistance”. „The opponent only has ten players as well. If he creates numerical advantage somewhere on the pitch, somewhere else has to be a numerical disadvantage - that’s simple logic.” (Carlo Ancelotti) Exploit the weak points of the pressing! “If a coach considers the opposing pressing in a positive way, strategic aspects become more important, because: Behind every good pressing strategy is an idea, how the ball is supposed to be won. To counter that strategy, I developed all kinds of match solutions, which orient on common pressing strategies and specifically focus on weak spots. To focus on these weak spots, it can happen that specific types of players find themselves in unfamiliar positions on the pitch. Therewith, I purposefully want to provide suggestions and break up common thinking patterns.” (Steven Turek) Chances and Risks If Pressing-Resistance is successfully implemented, different advantages emerge: A favorable ratio of players in the attack after successfully outplaying the first pressing-line Adjustment-Mechanisms of the opponent (for example quick dropping towards their own goal, strategic fouls and so on) Demoralization of the opponent, when pressing-strategies don’t work

Authors: Thorsten (Toto) Schmugge Pages: 232 Graphics: 54 Illustrations: 150 The Guide to Building a Successful Team Soccer coaches need to train, practice, and drill players on passing, dribbling, shooting, tactics, and much more. But they often have a hard time finding the best exercises to create a good team. Toto Schmugge, a former professional soccer player from Germany, has created the perfect 6-week plan to help coaches of any skill and experience level give their team a competitive edge and gain confidence as a coach. This plan is especially adjusted to help during pre-season training. These practical training programs were created by professional soccer players and coaches and can be applied to any team. Regardless of the age or talent of the players, with these exercises, they will learn techniques and tactics and improve their strength, speed, endurance, and agility. The exercises are described in detail and very easy to follow. Illustrations for every exercise provide the coach with visual aids to explain the drill. With Toto’s guide, any team will become more successful.

Authors: Peter Schreiner, Norbert Elgert Pages: 48 Graphics: 26 Exercises: 22 The Art of Playing Attacking Soccer - Part 3 - Positional Games Forming triangles - Creating superior numbers on the ball - Open body position - Recognizing and exploiting gaps - Securing ball possession The third part of the series "The Art of Playing Attacking Football" is all about the importance of a good positional game as a requirement for successful positional attacks. A positional attack is always started when a fast counterattack isn’t possible. It is characterized by a secure build-up from the back and safe passing sequences from the first third over the midfield in the attack zone to prepare goalscoring opportunities.

PDF Preview of "• Individual practices for midfielders" Italian Training Concepts - Part 9 Individual practices for midfielders Author: Luca BertoliniPages: 71Graphics: 48Exercises: 46 There is an era of midfielders before Pep Guardiola and another era after his seasons at Barcelona; Busquets, Xavi, and Iniesta have changed the positions in the field and the meaning of the word, and the role. Following the word, midfielders are the players who stand and act in the middle third of the field; from this point of view, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have already changed the role, creating the box-to-box midfielders. On the other side, Guardiola's Tiki-taka is over at this stage of tactical developments. However, the consequences of this period are still affecting soccer, as he created the attacking midfielders, "using" Busquets as holding and defensive midfielder in front of the defensive line. In his proper definition, a holding midfielder is probably the purest form of a defensive midfielder, as he holds his position close to the team's defense. There are 3 types of midfielders that protect the back defensive line, launch the building-up phase, and support the consolidation and possession phases of play. The proper defensive midfielder, the holding or deep-lying midfielder, and the deep-lying playmaker. Other types of categorized midfielders are the hybrid midfielder, who doesn't help the defense as a first task, but he acts as the game's flow requires, or the box-to-box midfielder, who plays with excellent Positioning, defensively and offensively. Are the wingers midfielders? Or do these players act in a completely different role? Are the inverted fullbacks midfielders? The wingers become "Mezzale" in the building up and defensive phases of the 1-4-4-2. If the mezzale are destructive players, they become Mediano(s). Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have created the final review of the midfielder's role definition in Germany and England; the inverted fullbacks allowed the midfielders to act as attackers and push up fullbacks have required the wide midfielders to patrol the half-spaces and the flanks at the back. The No.10s are now midfielders, attacking and pressing midfielders. Even though they are not frequently immediately involved in the building up phases, they are now points of reference in the possession, consolidation, and finishing stages of the moves. Eventually, technical skills, flexibility, awareness, and peripheral vision are the main requirements for a midfielder who must: Support the building-up phase Allow a center back to stand wider Move the ball at the back Allow a center back to stand wider Cut off the pressure lines Allow a center back to stand wider. Use the goalkeeper as a back apex to create a 3 v 2 duel Manage the ball in the middle third (possession and consolidation phases) Back apex, behind the attacking lanes, and in front of the defensive line. Support the finishing stages of the moves. These are the situations of play which the book aims to coach.

Author: Spiros Koulouris Edited by: Peter Schreiner Publisher: Institute for Youth-Soccer, (IFJ96) Pages: 51Graphics: 30Exercises: 30 In this eBook, coach Spiros Koulouris shows you the best 30 rondos for your next training session. With the help of rondos, improve your players communication and timing, peripheral vision, reaction, speed and the ability to make the right decision faster! Train every football habit on the pitch, with game like situations, challenging objectives and rules, that will motivate your players to mentally and physically give it their best! The rondos in this eBook are suitable for any age group and can be implemented anytime during the season. Every rondo is described and illustrated in great detail, with training objectives (technical, tactical and mental) and specific rules for each position (possession players and defenders). Topics The FootballMind Philosophy The Importance of Rondos The rondo is the best way to introduce these important habits to your players in a simple way and with the opponent’s resistance.  The Importance of Rondos  FootballMind Innovative Rondos  When to Use a Rondo?  Emphasis on the Details & Rules  Number of Players - Size of the Rondo  Opponents in the Rondo  Repeat Successful  The Meaning of “X” Passes  Points - Change Roles  Peripheral Vision  Communication Timing  Decision Speed  About the Author Spiros Koulouris was born in Skydra (Greece). He graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the field of science of physical education and sport with specialization in football, holds the UEFA A Licence and since an early age, decided to dedicate himself to coaching. He is the founder of FootballMind. Experience as a Football player: Different clubs until 4th division in Greece Experience as a Football Coach: Former Technical Director at Toumba FC, currently Youth-Football Coach at PAOK FC Teaching Experience Sport Teacher at College of DeLaSalle, Greece Education UEFA A Diploma Degree Physical Education and Sports of Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki ,Greece Conferences Coaching methodology of Futsal football for ages 16 and up (Thessaloniki 2015) Science and football Conference 2015 (England) 2nd Footballabout Conference (Athens) First Aids Conference , Lung and heart function support - use of an automatic external defibrillator (Thessaloniki 2019) 1st Medical Conference by Paok Fc – Groin Pain in Football A-Z (Thessaloniki 2019)

Goalkeeper Training Program 120 Drills to Produce Top Class Goalkeepers 148 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 120 Drills U10-Pro Level A proven program to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level Maarten Arts (UEFA A Coaching Licence) has many years of coaching experience at the elite level all around the world and has created a full blueprint of 120 Drills to produce top class Goalkeepers. Who is this ebook for? Goalkeeper coaches that want proven drills to develop Goalkeepers to a high level All coaches and/or assistants to learn how to coach Goalkeepers This training program has proved to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level, from juniors up to top-level international Goalkeepers. This ebook shows you how to develop Goalkeepers with specific drills, but it will also inspire you to create your own drills in the image of this program. Included with each drill, there are detailed coaching points which are essential to develop Goalkeepers in the best way. This ebook focuses on the fundamental technical skills needed to become a top class goalkeeper and includes chapters “Drills with Outfield Players” and “Goalkeeper Games” to show you how to use these skills in situations similar to a match. 120 Drills from the 12 chapters includes: Catching Falling Diving Punching Parrying High Balls One v One Technical Skills with the Feet Footwork Distribution Drills with Outfield Players Goalkeeper Games There are 120 Drills including: Catching and Awareness Drill Fast Reactions and Turning + Falling Save Diving and Pushing the Ball Away from Danger Quick Footwork and Punching the Ball Over the Crossbar Quick Side-steps, Dive High and Parry Away in a Dynamic Goalkeeper Circuit Continuous High Ball Catches from Different Angles "Block Position" in a 1 v 1 Situation using Mini Goals One-Two Combinations with Short and Long Passing Speed and Coordination Training with a Ladder + Catch and Throw Short and Long Distribution in a Circuit Points Game 4 v 1 / 8 v 2 Rondos with the Goalkeeper/s in the Middle End to End 2 Zone Rebounder Game   Maarten Arts - Author & UEFA 'A' Licence Coach I am proud to present this Goalkeeper Training Program. Through many years coaching all around the world, I have created a full blueprint of 120 Drills to produce top class Goalkeepers. This training program has proved to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level, from juniors up to top-level international Goalkeepers. This book is not only about reproducing the drills in it, but it should also inspire you to create your own drills in the image of this program. Royal Union Saint Gilloise (Belgium) Goalkeeping Coach (2018 - Present) Al Wahda (Abu Dhabi) Head Goalkeeping Coach (2017 - 2018) Wadi Degla FC (Egypt) Head Goalkeeping Coach (2015 - 2017) Lierse SK (Belgium) Goalkeeping Coach (2014 - 2015) Saudi Arabia National Team Goalkeeping Coach (2013 - 2014) Umm Salal (Qatar) Goalkeeping Coach (2010 - 2013) FC Utrecht Goalkeeping Coach (1998 - 2009)

144 Pages FULL COLOUR Print 60 Game Situations 6 Extensive Sessions 42 Practices & Variations U12-Pro Level   Creative Attacking Play From the Tactics of Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp Learn to Coach: "Creative Attacking Play" - with 42 Practices & Variations based on 60 Game Situations from the Tactics of: Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp This incredible fullcolor book will help you complete guide for using Creative Attacking Play against teams that defend within the middle or defensive third. Learn the tactics of several of the world’s top coaches with analysis of Antonio Conte, Massimiliano Allegri, Diego Simeone, Jose Mourinho, Arsène Wenger and Jürgen Klopp with the 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-5-2 formations. This book provides 60 game situations based on tactical analysis of Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp's tactics. Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA ‘A’ Licence coach and has used this analysis to produce 6 full extensive sessions (42 practices & variations) including: Tactical Attacking Game Situations Including: Intelligent Positioning to Receive Between the Lines (Wenger) Exploiting 3 v 2 in Midfield to Receive Between the Lines (Klopp) Receiving in Behind on the Blind Side of Defenders (Simeone) Creating & Exploiting Space in the Final Third (Allegri) Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Forward Shifting Across (Conte) Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Winger Shifting Inside (Mourinho) You can use these ready-made sessions to practice these top coaches' tactics and find solutions for every tactical situation. 60 Tactical Analysis including: Arsène Wenger: Receiving the Ball within Available Space in the Centre Against One/Two Forwards Jurgen Klopp: No.10 Drops Back to Act as a 'Link Player' & Move the Ball to the Free Player in the Final Third Diego Simeone: Potential Overloads Created by the Wingers Moving Inside Massimiliano Allegri: Exploiting Space in Behind with Quick Passing Combination Antonio Conte: Attacking Options to Exploit a 5 v 4 Situation in the Final Third Jose Mourinho: The Winger on the Strong Side Shifts Inside and Creates an Overload 42 Practices & Variations (6 Extensive Sessions) including: Build-Up to Receive Between the Lines and Attack in a Functional Practice Reading the Tactical Situation to Play the Ball Forward in a Functional Practice Reading the Tactical Situation to Pass in Between the Lines or in Behind in a Restricted Game Creating & Exploiting Space Out Wide with the Winger Dropping Back in Between the Lines Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Forward Shifting Across in a Zonal Game Reading the Tactical Situation when Creating an Overload with a Winger in a Functional Practice Each chapter has extensive analysis for a tactical situation based on Marcelo Bielsa's tactics and is then followed by a full session to help all coaches adapt the tactics into training sessions for their team. Chapter 1: Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 Forwards Chapter 2: Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak Side Chapter 3: Building Up Play from the Back Against 1 Forward Chapter 4: Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the Sideline Chapter 5: Attacking Solutions with a 3 v 3 Situation Near the Sideline Chapter 6: Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball Area Chapter 7: Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive Pressing

This 102 page eBook explores one touch training and movement off the ball and includes 90 pages of drills that you can do with your team. One Touch Training: Teaches the player WHEN to play one touch; and when NOT to play one touch. We are teaching players to have a ONE TOUCH MENTALITY. A One touch mentality teaches players to recognize the best options; and therefore make the best DECISIONS; BEFORE and in ADVANCE of receiving the ball.                                             Movement OFF the ball: This mentality conditions the mind of players OFF the ball to position and move to help the player who is receiving the ball. This means we want players to always; at every moment; THINK:  “I only have One touch”; therefore this will force players to always do what I call the “LOOK and THINK” before they receive the ball to see several options and pick out their best option, which may actually be to DRIBBLE!! When you use these training sessions consistently you will see the development of that relationship between having a ONE TOUCH mentality and Movement OFF the ball. So in a nutshell: LOOK (before receiving the ball); MOVE (find space off the ball based on positioning of teammates and opponents): THINK (what is my best option?): EXECUTE (the Decision; or the SKILL Factor). CONTENTS Awareness One Touch Theme Developmental Training: Incorporating Movement Off the Ball The Continuums “Look and Think” Model of Development Soccer-Awareness: Basic Principles of Development (One Touch Play) Non - Competitive Awareness Numbers Game: Passing In Sequence Three Team Awareness One Touch Game Identifying Levels Of Awareness Teaching The Fundamentals Of The Awareness Coaching Method Working On Peripheral Vision Through The Specific Peripheral Vision Coaching Game Awareness Training And Movement Off The Ball Developing A Transition Game To Ensure “Movement Off The Ball” In Quick Passing Building To Awareness In One Touch Play Using Mannequins (Or Cones) In Training To Teach Spacing, “Movement Off The Ball” And Quick One Touch Play Where Possible “Movement Off The Ball” Between The Units Through The Shadow Striker Three Zone Training Developing “Movement Off The Ball” Using A 3 V 3 At Each End Increasing The Difficulty Developing Awareness And “Movement Off The Ball” Using Quick Transition Directional Play Teaching Movement “Off The Ball” Through The Transition Directional Target Game With 16 Players Developing “Movement Off The Ball” Through The Directional Passing And Support Three Zone Game Developing Team Play And “Movement Off The Ball” Through A Directional Four Team Awareness Game With Sixteen Players Improving One And Two Touch Play And “Movement Off The Ball” Using The Awareness Three Team Game Focusing On Quick Thinking, Quick And Early Foot Positioning; Support And Finishing.

PDF Preview of "Rondos and Positional Games for Coaching of Tactical" German Top Level Tactics - Part 8Rondos and Positional Games for Coaching of Tactical Authors: Levent Sürme, Martin WengPages: 87Graphics: 61Exercises: 50 50 Rondos and Positional Games It is well known, that each training session consists of several parts. Rondos are now a firmly planned element in almost every session. There are probably very few coaches in the world who don’t include them in practices. Usually built in a rectangle, for example exercises in 4:4 + 2 or similar take place. In particular, Pep Guardiola, during in his time at FC Barcelona and later at FC Bayern Munich, made positional games more and more popular in many variations. But each Rondo has its own details and outcomes. This eBook includes: 10 Rondos for pressing 10 Rondos for offensive transitions 10 Rondos for playing deep 10 Rondos for attacking the final third 10 Rondos for speed up decision making Of particular value is the information regarding coaching, organization and possible variations. Peter Schreiner - IFJ96 The ebook by Levent Sürme and Martin Weng is something quite special. Very good, tactical preliminary remarks clarify the authors’objective: Five main topics (pressing, going on the offensive, in-depth playing, playing in the final third and swiftness of action) are introduced using vivid examples from professional soccer and impeccably rehearsed on the basis of 10 game forms. Of particular value is the information regarding coaching, organization and possible variations. This allows every coach to implement the rondos and game forms presented in targeted fashion during training, and thus prepare his players in motivated and diversified fashion for the demands of the 11 against 11 game. About the authors Levent Sürme Levent Sürme joined FC Augsburg at the age of 7 until he was 19. 2003, after he had to quit due to an injury, he started working for FC Augsburg as a youth coach for the U8 team. He has got the UEFA “A” Licence and worked under Thomas Tuchel and Manuel Baum who were head of the academy. He was head coach at FC Augsburg for 15 years. U8-U17. Last three years head coach of the U17 Bundesliga-Team. From 2018 to 2020 he was the head coach of the U15-Team at RB Leipzig.  With the beginning of this season he works for SKY as an analyst for the Champions League matches. He also holds seminars for some Football-Associations in Germany and the Turkish-Football-Federation. Martin Weng Martin Weng joined FC Augsburg at the age of 11 and played there until the U19 team. After that he played for several years in the amateur field and started his coaching career at the age of 28 as a player-coach. He has got the UEFA “A” Licence and studied business administration (diploma thesis was the marketing of FC Augsburg). From 2016 to 2018 he was assistant coach of the FC Augsburg U17 Bundesliga-Team.  Since 2018 he is head coach of the first team at the bavarian amateur club FC Gundelfingen. He is also coach at the talent development programm from the german football association (U11-U14).

Authors: Schreiner, Kaspers Pages: 72 Exercises: 30 Level: U7-U10 PDF Preview of  "Under 10 years" Under 10 years Practical Training In part 2 of the series “Children and Youth Soccer”, Peter Schreiner and Willy Kaspers will present 10 warm-up games, 10 warm-up exercises and 10 training forms for dribble training. The authors attach particular importance to the fact that all forms of training and competitions are practical, age-appropriate and immediately implementable. They present these very vividly with the help of meaningful drawings and understandable descriptions. The presented contents can be transferred to other age-groups as well. They should be modified by adjusting the size of the pitch, the number of players, the task and the provocation rules.

PEP GUARDIOLA Attacking Tactics from Manchester City’s 4-3-3 Author Athanasios Terzis 180 Pages 56 Tactical Analysis 12 Sessions 70 Practices & Variations U14-Pro Level Learn to Coach "Pep Guardiola’s Innovative Attacking Tactics" - to Create Chances and Score Goals - with 12 Full Sessions (70 Practices & Variations) based on 12 Tactical Situations from Manchester City’s 4-3-3 This FULL COLOUR ebook provides a tactical analysis of Pep Guardiola’s 4-3-3 Attacking Tactics (56 Tactical Examples) for you the coach to learn from one of the best coaches in the world. The aim of the ebook is to use the innovative attacking tactics of Pep Guardiola to create chances and score goals, with variations depending on the opposition players’ positioning and reactions within their formation (4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3 and teams with a back 5). Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has used this analysis to produce 12 Full Training Sessions (70 Practices and Variations). You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Pep Guardiola’s attacking tactics and implement them into your training sessions. Pep Guardiola’s Tactical Analysis: Overcoming the Pressing of the Opposing Forwards Positioning and Rotations with Inverted Full Backs Creating and Exploiting Overloads in Wide Areas Attacking Options when the Overload Out Wide is Blocked Moving the Ball Wide and Receiving in Behind the Full Back (or Create Space for Inside Pass) Combination Play Out Wide when the Overload is Blocked Stretching the Opposition’s Defence and Switching Play Attacking Options when the Attacking Midfielder Receives Between the Lines Exploiting Space Created when the Opposing Centre Back Pushes Out to Press the Ball Attacking Through the Centre with the Forward Dropping Back to Receive Switching Play to the Weak Side when the Overload is Blocked Against the 4-3-3 Attacking Against a Back 5 Each Tactical Situation has analysis of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City attacking tactics and is followed by a full training session to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions. Tactical Analysis and Session Topic Examples: Positioning and Rotations with Inverted Full Backs Creating and Exploiting Overloads in Wide Areas Moving the Ball Wide and Receiving in Behind the Full Back Stretching the Opposition’s Defence and Switching Play Attacking Through the Centre with a Third Man Run Practice Examples: Rotating Movements with Inverted Full Backs in a Passing Rotation Practice Reading the Opponent’s Reactions to Best Exploit Overloads in Wide Areas Moving the Ball Wide and Receiving in Behind the Full Back in a Dynamic Game Attacking Through the Centre with a Third Man Run in a Functional Practice Stretching the Opposition’s Defence and Switching Play in a Conditioned Game

Author: Timo Jankowski Pages: 250 Graphics: 150 Photos: 100   Coaching Soccer Like Guardiola and Mourinho The Concept of Tactical Periodization A soccer player is more than the sum of his parts: endurance, speed, shooting technique, passing technique, and many more. All of these factors need to be turned into one system to create good players. Traditional training theory doesn’t achieve that because each skill is trained individually. This is why the concept of Tactical Periodization has become the preferred training theory for many of the current most successful soccer coaches: Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Diego Simeone, André Villas-Boas, and many others train according to these principles. By creating match-like situations in practice, players learn to link their technical, tactical, and athletic abilities to match intelligence. They will learn to transfer their skills to soccer matches and they can improve endurance, technique, and tactics all at the same time while enjoying the practice sessions more. For this book, the author has evaluated and analyzed hundreds of training sessions and has tailored exercises to specific demands. All exercises are performed with a ball so that players learn to apply each skill to the game. Every coach will find numerous exercises in this book to help them create better and more efficient practice sessions so they can improve their players’ and the team’s performance. With Tactical Periodization, your team will become better and be successful on the next match day!

Italian Training Concepts - Part 2  Create Finishing Chances and Score - 24 Positional and Small Sided Games Author: Luca Bertolini Edited by: Peter Schreiner Editor: Institute of Youth Soccer, Essen – Germany Pages: 48 Graphics: 38 Description: In this second e-book by Luca Bertolini the main theme is the organization of positional games involving eleven players (goalkeeper included) with the three classic roles of these games: players with possession, without possession and free players as support to the team with possession. One of the main goals is to create always numerical superiority for the players in possession to allow them to have the chance to finish and score. The most important difference with all the other positional possession games is that all the free players are placed in crucial roles in the games as they would have in the most important systems of play we see on the pitch in modern soccer: 1-4-3-3, 1-4-2-3-1, 1-3-5-2, 1-4-4-2. Another interesting focus of this e-book are the never-ending transitions phases of the exercises; the goal to score is always the same and for this reason when the defenders recover the ball they must replace themselves on the pitch looking for the help of the free players and they look for it again when they have to organize a new attacking move. It would be very interesting to find a physical training point of view on the games; as they are small sided games, with the coach who always kicks new balls inside the pitch, they can be useful also for athletic workouts for the players, changing the role every established limit of time. The sequence of the exercises depends on the level of complexity as the games are always organized with a goalkeeper and 4 vs 4 duels with two free players or 3 vs 3 duels with four free players; all these games are easier for the attacking team as one of the main goal is to create finishing chances and score.  

PDF Preview of "SCANNING - How to Train it and Develop Game Awareness" Author: Kevin McGreskinPages: 216Tactical Examples: 16Practices: 53 SCANNING - How to Train it and Develop Game Awareness See More, Think Quicker, Play better The Soccer eyeQ methodology is a proven and successful coaching method to increase scanning, improve game awareness, train your players to think quicker and make better decisions. This groundbreaking book is written by Kevin McGreskin (UEFA A Licence and UEFA Coaching Instructor), who noticed the problem that too many players focus intently on the ball, control it, and only then look up to see the options. The Average Player's Limited Decision Making Process: These players fail to be consistently effective for a number of reasons, including: Failure to see opportunities Tempo of their play is too slow Allow the opposition to react and defend effectively Poor support in both attack and defence The Proven Soccer eyeQ Training Methodology Process: The Soccer eyeQ practices force players to scan more frequently and read the game situation by adding visual cues, which the players must spot and call out before receiving. With the "picture" created, your players will: Be quicker and sharper Improve game awareness Make quicker and better decisions in all situations In this book you will learn how to: Train scanning and game awareness through innovative training practices Train your players (and team) to take in information quicker Train your players to create a picture of what's around them Create an essential habit Greatly enhance your players' decision making skills The Soccer eyeQ methods can: Easily be added into your training sessions to increase scanning Make your players faster and more effective in training and matches See More - Think Quicker - Play Better! The book includes these sections: The Soccer eyeQ Methodology Level 1 - Scanning of the Playing Area (Observation) Level 2 - Reading the Game Situation (Realization) Level 3 - Predicting How Play Will Develop (Anticipation) Soccer eyeQ Training Practices Adding the Soccer eyeQ Method to Existing Practices 16 Tactical Examples including: Incorrect and Correct Reading the Game Situation (Attack) Incorrect and Correct Reading the Game Situation (Defence) Incorrect and Correct Predicting How Play will Develop Xavi's "off the Scale" Scanning Match Example Scanning to Defend Effectively: Man City's Laporte Example 53 Practices and Progressions including: Passing Drill Example 2: Short and Long Passing Circuit Passing Drill Example 2: Adding the Soccer eyeQ Method - Progression Possession Game Example 2: End to End 3 Zone Possession Game Possession Game Example 2: Adding the Soccer eyeQ Method - Progression 1 & 2 Small Sided Game Example 1: Scan to Play Forward Bounce Game Small Sided Game Example 1: Adding the Soccer eyeQ Method - Progression 1 About the Author Kevin McGreskin Coaching Qualifications: UEFA 'A' Licence FA Youth Award Modules FA Psychology for Soccer Life Kinetik Team Coach Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Instructor Coaching Roles: Club América Femenil (Mexico) First Team Coach (2021 - Present) Forfar Farmington Women Head Coach (2020 - 2021) Soccer eyeQ Founder (2008 - Present) Cook Islands FA National Technical Director (2019 - 2020) Burlington SC Technical Director (2016 - 2019) Bahamas FA National Director (2015 - 2016) Dundee United First Team Coach (2013 - 2014) Partick Thistle First Team Coach (2011 - 2013) Consultant Performance Coach Roles: Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) FK Molde (Norway) SC Heerenveen (Netherlands) Wigan Athletic (2019 - 2020) San Jose Earthquakes (USA)

Author: Peter Schreiner Pages: 52 Graphics: 44 Exercises: 44   Tactical Games - Part 1 44 numbers-up games from simple to complex How do players learn how to hold the ball, run free properly and recognize gaps in their opponent’s defence and use them at lightning speed? How do you convey a clever game in depth, a surprising game shift with a final goal kick? In this book Peter Schreiner presents 44 systematically ordered tactical games to convey important tactical behaviours in attack and defence. Attack: Staying in ball possession (determine playing speed) Running intelligent (use gaps) Shift side of the field Triangular formations Double pass and fast combination play Playing in depth and exploiting goal-scoring opportunities Defence: Skilful duel behaviour Delay an attack Provoke mistakes Anticipate and catch balls The 44 tactical games are well illustrated and contain important information about the organisation, the structure of the exercises, the procedures, possible variants, as well as additional tips and suggestions. Overview of the exercises: 20 exercises 3 v 1 16 exercises 4 v 2 8 exercises 6 v 4