POSSESSION & PRESS AFTER LOSS

POSSESSION & PRESS AFTER LOSS

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Training exercises

https://youtu.be/FUMBqycJVso?si=NTof6xXzkPJtqxD3 PRESSING AFTER LOSS: training exercise Three teams participate in this exercise: The pink team maintains possession of the ball, while the green team tries to take it away. When the green team recovers the ball, their...
CROSSING GAME

CROSSING GAME

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Training exercises

https://youtu.be/n_3JQ8aTbW8?si=YL9vpY_rwrbtjE4l CROSSING GAME – Training Area Defense When we face teams that load the box with wide crosses, our defenders must be ready to respond with confidence and efficiency. This drill is designed to develop exactly that. Key...
DEFENSIVE LINE

DEFENSIVE LINE

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Training exercises

https://youtu.be/L_alajifYkw My experience has taught me that, fortunately, simplicity still has full relevance in football. A coach’s job is to identify the team’s real needs and design exercises that address them. Keeping this perspective is crucial: it isn’t about...
TRANSFORMING LINES: CHAOS vs BALANCE

TRANSFORMING LINES: CHAOS vs BALANCE

by | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

ADJUSTING THE LINES Turning a group of players into a team doesn’t happen in a matter of days. Getting the block right, aligning the defensive line, and getting the team to defend higher up was the product of relentless effort across 95 sessions. This evolution is...