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This is a resource of drills and games which have been tried and tested by Aodh Ruadh coaches. Each drill is clearly outlined and explained on an A4 sheet. Drills can be accessed in image or PDF format. Image file versions can be downloaded for messaging other coaches with ideas or plans for a training session. Meanwhile, PDF versions are useful for printing and handing out at training sessions.

Find drills Select from one, two, three or all the options below to find training resources.
Select age grade: - Under 5 Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 15 Under 16 Adult	Select skill: - Pick-up Solo and bounce Hand pass Kicking Catching Scoring Tackling and blocking Evasion Support play Stamina	Select activity type: - Warm-up Drill Small-sided game Fun game Skills Test Conditioned game Fitness	Select setting: - Outdoor Indoor Beach

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BROWSE OUR LIBRARY OF 176 DRILLS AND GAMES

Work to the last ball
AGE RANGE: U11 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Small-sided game
A drill for attackers and defenders emphasising the importance of staying tuned into the play. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Quickfire support
AGE RANGE: U13 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill
An intense drill to work on support play under pressure and movement off the ball. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Green flag overload
AGE RANGE: U9 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill
A drill to encourage attackers to continue their run after giving off a pass close to goals. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Points for poles
AGE RANGE: U7 to U13	ACTIVITY TYPE: Fun game
A fun game to help develop strong and accurate punt kicking. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Keep on tracking
AGE RANGE: U15 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Small-sided game
A small sided game with a strong fitness element working on getting attackers to track back in an organised fashion. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Take the space
AGE RANGE: U9 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill
A deceptively simple drill which demonstrates to defenders the effectiveness of marking from the front. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Superior support
AGE RANGE: U9 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill
A drill which gets players to keep their concentration levels up after their phase of play has concluded. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Kick for space
AGE RANGE: U11 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Small-sided game
A possession game using kick passing only, which encourages players to find space and make themselves available. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

Basic blocking
AGE RANGE: U11 to U13	ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill
A basic drill to introduce the concept and technique of blocking to younger players. View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

On your marks
AGE RANGE: U11 to Adult	ACTIVITY TYPE: Small-sided game
Working on retaining possession while maintaining forward momentum and developing attacking options View / download PDF file. View / download image file.

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