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Match moments
Every match is made of the same few moments. Learn to spot each one, make the right choice, and train it until it happens without thinking. Players and coaches see the same moment from their own side.
Defend a cornerThey switch itDefend the cut-backGo round themBall over the topDefend a free kickThe keeper starts the counterOne against the keeperBeat the pressGet past their midfieldA penalty against usOur goal kickShot from the edgeDefend a crossWe have just won itTwo against oneA winger runs at youAn overlap against youDefend a throw-inTake a cornerOne down, time running outWe have just lost itA free kick near their boxThree against two on the breakPress their goal kickThrough on goalGo over themTheir keeper has itOur kick-offA penalty for usThe second ballFollow in the reboundPress togetherFive minutes left, one upMake a chance from the wingTake a quick throw-inBeat the pressGet past their midfieldWe have just lost itWe have just won itMake a chance from the wingA winger runs at youPress togetherDefend a cornerPress their goal kickTake a quick throw-inDefend a throw-inA free kick near their boxDefend a free kickTake a cornerThrough on goalDefend a crossGo round themGo over themOne against the keeperThe keeper starts the counterTheir keeper has itBall over the topTwo against oneThree against two on the breakAn overlap against youThey switch itShot from the edgeDefend the cut-backThe second ballFollow in the reboundFive minutes left, one upOne down, time running outOur kick-offA penalty for usA penalty against usOur goal kick
36 moments to play through 0 outlines, being built
For each moment: in the match, why it works, on the training pitch, on Saturday, after the whistle.
We have the ball
Moments when we are trying to keep it, get forward and score.
- Beat the pressTheir forwards press our goal kick. How do we get it out?From 9v9
- Get past their midfieldTheir midfield blocks every pass forward. How do we get through?From 7v7
- Make a chance from the wingOur winger is stuck against their full-back. How do we make a chance?From 7v7
- Through on goalTheir defence is high. How do we get through and finish?From 7v7
- Go round themThey have crowded one side. How do we get to the space?From 9v9
- Go over themTheir back line is high. How do we use the space behind?From 11v11
- The second ballOur keeper kicks it long. Where do you stand for the knock-down?From 9v9
- Follow in the reboundThe keeper parries a shot. Who is there first?From 5v5
- Five minutes left, one upWe lead with five minutes to go. What does the team do with the ball?From 9v9
- One down, time running outWe need a goal. Who goes forward and who stays?From 9v9
They have the ball
Moments when we are trying to stop them and win it back.
- A winger runs at youTheir winger runs at our full-back. How do we stop them?From 5v5
- Press togetherThey are playing out from the back. How do we win it high?From 9v9
- Defend a crossTheir winger is about to cross. How do we stop a goal?From 9v9
- One against the keeperTheir striker is through on our goal. How does the keeper stop it?From 7v7
- Their keeper has itTheir keeper picks it up. Press, or drop into shape?From 9v9
- Ball over the topThey kick it over our back line. Who goes, and who covers?From 9v9
- Two against oneTwo of them, one of you. Do you go to the ball or hold?From 5v5
- An overlap against youTheir full-back runs round their winger. Who picks them up?From 7v7
- They switch itThe ball flies to the far side. How do we slide across?From 9v9
- Shot from the edgeTheir midfielder is set to shoot from the edge of our box. Block or close?From 7v7
- Defend the cut-backTheir winger reaches our byline. Who covers the space at the penalty spot?From 7v7
The ball changes hands
The seconds after a tackle or a lost pass, when both teams are out of shape.
- We have just lost itWe have just been tackled near their goal. What now?From 5v5
- We have just won itWe have won the ball in our half. How do we hurt them?From 5v5
- The keeper starts the counterOur keeper has caught a cross. How do we break before they get back?From 7v7
- Three against two on the breakWe win it and there are three of us against two. Who has the ball, and where do the others run?From 7v7
Set pieces
The ball is dead, so everyone has time to know their job.
- Defend a cornerA corner to them. How do we stop it and break away?From 7v7
- Press their goal kickThey want to play out from their goal kick. How do we win it high?From 9v9
- Take a quick throw-inA throw-in to us, and everyone is marked. How do we keep it?From 9v9
- Defend a throw-inA throw-in to them near our half. How do we win it back?From 9v9
- A free kick near their boxA free kick 25 metres out. How do we score from it?From 9v9
- Defend a free kickA free kick to them just outside our box. How do we stop it?From 9v9
- Take a cornerA corner to us. How do we make a chance and stay safe?From 7v7
- Our kick-offWe kick off. Keep it, or go forward straight away?From 7v7
- A penalty for usWe have a penalty. Who takes it, and what does everyone else do?From 7v7
- A penalty against usThey have a penalty. Keeper, what is your plan?From 7v7
- Our goal kickOur goal kick, and they have dropped back behind the retreat line. Where does everyone go?From 5v5