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Archie's Drills

Football drills, one skill at a time

Short, practical drills you can do with a ball and some space. Each one has a short video, the coaching points to focus on, and a one-page sheet to print and take outside.

Train somewhere safe and flat, and younger players should have an adult nearby.

S1E50 · Leadership and communication
Lead the warm-up

1 leader and 3 to 10 teammates, with the coach in charge · Age 16+ · Video length 0:52

Watch: Lead the warm-up PDF drill sheet for Lead the warm-up, 965 KB
S1E88 · Communication
Talk on the pitch: three calls

4 players (3 keep the ball, 1 defends; a parent can defend) · Age 11+ · Video length 0:45

Watch: Talk on the pitch: three calls PDF drill sheet for Talk on the pitch: three calls, 967 KB
S1E89 · Recovery habits
Cool down and recover

1 player, or the whole team at the end of a session · Age 13+ · Video length 0:45

Watch: Cool down and recover PDF drill sheet for Cool down and recover, 873 KB
S1E90 · Match-day preparation
Your match-day routine

1 player (or a whole team) · Age 13+ · Video length 0:51

Watch: Your match-day routine PDF drill sheet for Your match-day routine, 856 KB

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