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Playbooks, plays and coaching ideas, each with step-by-step diagrams.
Low block in soccer
A low block in soccer defends deep and narrow: back four at the edge of the box, midfield just in front, the middle closed and the wide areas given up.
Pressing drill for soccer
A 3 v 2 pressing drill for soccer: two defenders wait together for a trigger, then one presses the ball and the other cuts off the nearest pass.
How to open up the other side
When your team notices the defence has really shifted to one side, being able to effectively move the ball quickly to the other side can open up opportunities.
Playing out from the back drill
A 6 v 4 playing out from the back drill: goalkeeper, back four and a midfielder find the free player against four pressers and pass to a target.
How to cut in ultimate frisbee
How to cut in ultimate frisbee: drive a few hard steps deep, plant, and come back under toward the disc. If it isn't thrown, keep running out of the lane.
Switching defence in ultimate
Switching defence in ultimate: when two cutters cross, one defender calls switch and each stays on their side to pick up the cutter coming to them.
Ultimate frisbee game day warm up
An ultimate frisbee game day warm up in about 25 minutes: move, throw in pairs, a three person mark drill, sprints, then set lines and call the force.
Vertical stack spacing in ultimate
Vertical stack spacing in ultimate: line up in the middle, front cutter 10 to 15 yards from the disc, a few yards apart, and move with the disc.
Sideline trap in ultimate frisbee
A sideline trap in ultimate frisbee pins the disc near the line: the mark takes away the middle, the dump is covered and the defence closes the line.
How to play out from the back in soccer
How to play out from the back in soccer: split the center backs, drop a midfielder in and pass away from the forward who presses.
Ultimate frisbee marking drill for three players
A three person ultimate frisbee marking drill: the mark sets the force and counts, the thrower pivots and throws, and everyone follows the disc.
Rondo drill for youth soccer: start with a 4 v 1
A 4 v 1 rondo drill for youth soccer: four players keep the ball from one defender in a square, passing away from the press and moving to open angles.