Coaching Corner
Aodh Ruadh Academy
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.
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BROWSE OUR LIBRARY OF 108 DRILLS AND GAMES
Protect the circle |
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AGE RANGE: U14 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Conditioned Game, Small-sided game | |
A variation on back v forwards focusing on restricting and executing opportunities in the scoring zone. ![]() ![]() |
Reactor |
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AGE RANGE: U14 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A shooting and defending drill which includes elements of agility and improvisation. ![]() ![]() |
Backs v forwards |
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AGE RANGE: U10 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Conditioned Game, Small-sided game | |
Basic game to wrap up a session where there aren’t sufficient numbers to play a full pitch match. ![]() ![]() |
Bouncing bombs |
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AGE RANGE: U7 to U12 | ACTIVITY TYPE: Small-sided game, Drill | |
A game working on a couple of aspects of the game, foremost being scoring and catching. ![]() ![]() |
Get to the gate |
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AGE RANGE: U11 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A game to get attackers to break tackles. If you have enough balls available, attackers can finish with a shot. ![]() ![]() |
Kick and chase diagonals |
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AGE RANGE: U13 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A drill to help players to develop spatial awareness and the timing of their runs to collect the ball. ![]() ![]() |
Attacker v defender |
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AGE RANGE: U13 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A shooting drill with the shot being made under pressure from a defender. ![]() ![]() |
Block the shot |
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AGE RANGE: U8 to Adult | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A drill focused on instilling good blocking technique. Run drill in front of a ball catch net. ![]() ![]() |
Shooting semi-circle |
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AGE RANGE: U8 to U14 | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A simple drill which allows players to get a lot of shots off in a short period of time. ![]() ![]() |
Passer v blocker |
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AGE RANGE: U7 to U11 | ACTIVITY TYPE: Drill | |
A drill which works at blocking technique and getting a pass away under pressure. ![]() ![]() |
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