Forward runs
by Mark Warburton in Attacking
Focus on forward runs and encourage positive forward movement linked to patient buildup play and good pitch geography. MORE
Attacking philosophy
by Dougie Freedman in Attacking
This session is designed to replicate our shape in a game, and to give players an idea of our passing and player movement in different areas of the pitch. Rehearsing this sort of movement is vital if players are to gain an understanding of team mechanics, since this mode of attacking play will be replicated... MORE
Shooting from outside the box
by Mark Stimson in Attacking
A shooting session that really gets played in the mood to attack. It’s sometimes assumed that ‘distance’ attacking practices such as this one are just about getting laces behind the ball, but good technique is crucial, particularly with players getting their head over the ball. MORE
Attacking wing play and shooting
by Sir Alex Ferguson in Attacking
This session is about attacking from three different positions and is something that offers versatility in the final third, which is always essential. MORE
Assisted crossing in the final third
The exclusive session is about improving the technique and quality of crosses into the 18-yard box. MORE
Reactions in the box
by Guus Hiddink in Attacking, Defending
Work on improving penalty box anticipation and reactions, for both defensive and offensive players. This is crucially important because every game is decided by penalty box behaviour. MORE
Playing off the front men
by Mick McCarthy in Attacking
Get your team playing off the front men to get in behind the opposition’s defence. Also, help develop possession to create good opportunities to play into either of the two strikers up front MORE
Counter-attacking masterclass
by Neil Lennon in Attacking
Run this session so that you're prepared to counter-attack with an overload. When an opposition attack breaks down, it’s crucial to be ready and prepared to break quickly, so you can capitalise on the fact they are out of position. MORE
Working on the counter-attack
by André Villas-Boas in Attacking
This is a progressive, counter-attacking session, run in such a way that the players can understand it right the way from a basic point of view (3v2) through to a more complex game-type situation. MORE
Wing play
by Claudio Ranieri in Attacking
In modern soccer, the creation and usage of space while in possession of the ball is vital for successful attacking actions. Due to the ever-changing dynamic situations, it is extremely important that players have the ability to make quick decisions to transfer the ball to the wings and to support the movement created by that decision. MORE
Breaking lines
by Eddie Howe in Attacking
Getting players comfortable when both in and out of possession has been central to my coaching philosophy. I have seen players making huge strides in what they do when mastering the art of protecting or pursuing the ball, and good possession habits ultimately translate on the pitch into other skills. MORE
Counter-attacking and transitions
by Claudio Ranieri in Attacking
This exclusive session from Claudio Ranieri is about counter-attacking with pace on the first phase, decision-making and game-related play thereafter. MORE
Scoring from crosses
by Tony Pulis in Attacking
This session is about scoring from crosses. Balls in from wingers contribute to more goal chances than anything else in the game, so ensuring that attackers make the correct runs is crucial at any level. MORE
Turning to play forward
by Sean Dyche in Attacking, Skills and Techniques
This exclusive session from Sean Dyche aims to encourage turning to open the opportunity to play forward rather than sending the ball sideways or backwards. Within this, it allows players to put the ball ‘at risk’. MORE
Deadly transitions
by Manuel Pellegrini in Attacking, Defending
This session examines how we condition a player technically, tactically, physiologically and psychologically when attacking and defending transitions in a small-sided competition-based game. MORE