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Expert articles on tactics, training practices, player development, and Football Manager tips - all based on questions from real coaches and players.

CoachingTraining Practices

Fun U10 Football Session: 1-Hour Plan with Cones & Bibs

Craft an engaging 1-hour U10 football session plan for 12 players using only cones and bibs. Focus on player development, fun, and ball mastery.

13 Jul 20262 views
CoachingTraining Practices

U10 Football Session Plan: 1 Hour, 12 Players, Cones & Bibs Only

Get a complete U10 football session plan for 12 players, designed for one hour using just cones and bibs. Focus on fun, skill development, and engagement for young players.

13 Jul 20262 views
CoachingTactics

Develop Youth Players: Smart Training & Game Analysis

Boost your youth team's game intelligence! Learn practical session planning, first touch drills, and tactical analysis for grassroots coaches.

10 Jul 20265 views
CoachingTactics

Game Sense & Session Mastery for Youth Football Coaches

Boost your youth football coaching! Learn to analyse games, plan engaging sessions for first touch, and introduce tactical concepts effectively, all focused on player development.

10 Jul 202645 views
parentTraining Practices

Elevate U10 First Touch: 45-Min Session for Receiving Under Pressure

Discover a practical, fun 45-minute football training session plan for 10-year-olds focusing on first touch and receiving under pressure, aligned with FA & UEFA principles. Boost player development today!

8 Jul 202618 views
parentTraining Practices

First Touch & Pressure: U10 Football Training Session Plan

Boost your U10 players' first touch and receiving under pressure with this fun, FA-aligned 45-minute training session plan. Develop ball control & game intelligence.

8 Jul 20266 views
CoachingGeneral

Master the 4-3-3 Press: Triggers for Youth & Amateur Football

Equip your grassroots team with effective 4-3-3 press triggers. Learn tactical principles, develop player understanding, and foster a dynamic, attacking defensive style.

6 Jul 202616 views
CoachingGeneral

4-3-3 Press Trigger: Coaching Defensive Intensity in Youth Football

Master the 4-3-3 press trigger for youth football coaches. Learn when and how to initiate a coordinated team press to win the ball high up the pitch.

6 Jul 202612 views
CoachingTraining Practices

Beyond Stretches: Engaging Football Warm-Ups for Youth Coaches

Discover engaging football warm-up drills for youth teams. Learn how to prepare players physically and mentally, boost performance, and prevent injuries with player-centred, fun activities.

3 Jul 202614 views
CoachingTraining Practices

Mastering Dynamic Football Warm-Ups: More Than Just a Drill

Elevate your football warm-ups with player-centred, ball-focused drills for grassroots, youth, and amateur teams. Learn how to integrate FA, UEFA, and FIFA principles for fun and effective sessions.

3 Jul 202615 views
CoachingTraining Practices

Grassroots Coaching: Mastering Player Development & Session Design

Elevate your grassroots coaching with practical advice on player assessment, session planning, and game-day strategies. Learn to foster fun, skill, and decision-making.

1 Jul 202614 views
CoachingTraining Practices

Grassroots Coaching: Player Development, Training & Match Day Focus

Unlock effective grassroots football coaching. Learn player assessment, design dynamic, age-appropriate training sessions, and foster a positive match day environment focused on player growth and enjoyment. Practical advice for youth coaches.

1 Jul 202615 views
Football ManagerSet Pieces

FM26 Youth Scouting: Unearthing Gems with IP/OOP Roles

Master FM26 youth development. Learn to scout 15-year-old talents, assign optimal IP/OOP roles, and integrate them into your dual formations for future success.

29 Jun 2026258 views
Football ManagerSet Pieces

FM26 Wonderkids: Developing IP/OOP Roles for Future Stars

Uncover how to nurture 15-year-old talents in FM26 with the new IP/OOP role system. Get specific advice on training and tactical integration for your youth prospects.

29 Jun 202622 views
GoalkeepingTraining Practices

Goalkeeper Game Intelligence: Master Analysis & Decision-Making

Elevate your goalkeeping with expert advice on game analysis, cross engagement, and tactical understanding. Learn actionable tips for smarter decision-making.

26 Jun 202625 views
GoalkeepingTraining Practices

Goalkeeper Game Intelligence: Master Analysis & Anticipation

Elevate your goalkeeper game! Learn to analyse situations, anticipate threats, and make smarter decisions on the pitch with expert training advice.

26 Jun 202691 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Master Your Weak Foot: A 30-Day Football Skill Challenge

Transform your game by improving your weaker foot in just 30 days. This guide offers practical drills and expert advice for stronger ball control, passing, and shooting.

24 Jun 202640 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Master Your Weak Foot: 30-Day Football Training Plan

Transform your football game in 30 days by mastering your weak foot. This guide offers practical drills and expert tips to boost your two-footed ability and confidence on the pitch.

24 Jun 202683 views
CoachingTactics

Grassroots Coaching: Building Foundations for Youth Football Success

Master player-centred youth football coaching. Discover practical session plans, development priorities, and how to measure true progress in grassroots football.

19 Jun 2026147 views
CoachingTactics

Master Grassroots Coaching: Foundations to Fun Sessions

Learn essential grassroots football coaching principles. Prioritise player development, plan effective U12 passing sessions, and measure progress with our expert guide.

19 Jun 202638 views
ScoutingTactics

Modern Scouting: Insights for Elite Talent Identification

Elevate your football scouting process. Discover actionable insights from top FAs, analyse player potential effectively, and identify future stars with cutting-edge strategies.

17 Jun 202637 views
ScoutingTactics

Mastering Player Identification: What Elite Scouts Prioritise First

Refine your scouting process with insights from FA, UEFA, KNVB, and RFEF. Learn what top scouts prioritise in player identification and development.

17 Jun 202641 views
Football ManagerGeneral

FM26 Away Games: Master Your Tactics, Dominate on the Road

Master challenging away fixtures in FM26 with expert tactical advice. Learn how to analyse opponents, adjust IP/OOP instructions, and prepare your squad for victories on the road.

15 Jun 202652 views
Football ManagerGeneral

Master FM26 Away Games: Tactics to Win on the Road

Conquer away matches in FM26 with expert tactical advice. Learn opposition analysis, defensive solidity, counter-attacking strategies, and optimal player roles to secure vital points on the road.

15 Jun 2026313 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Master Your Weak Foot: A 30-Day Player Plan

Ready to become a two-footed player? Our 30-day plan helps you improve your weak foot with practical drills inspired by top coaching frameworks. Get started now.

12 Jun 2026108 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Your 30-Day Plan to a Stronger Weak Foot

Ready to become a truly two-footed player? Our 30-day plan uses proven drills and expert advice to improve your weak foot control, passing, and shooting.

12 Jun 2026177 views
CoachingTactics

The 'Overload to Isolate' Tactic Your Team Needs

Learn the 'Overload to Isolate' tactic, a simple yet powerful football coaching concept to create scoring chances. Ideal for grassroots and youth coaches.

10 Jun 2026246 views
CoachingTactics

The Positional Rondo: A Coach's Secret Weapon

Tired of generic drills? Learn the Positional Rondo, a game-changing session concept to improve your team's passing, awareness, and tactical intelligence.

10 Jun 2026362 views
Football ManagerTactics

Master FM26 Asymmetry: Your First Dual Formation Guide

Discover the single most powerful tactical concept in Football Manager 26. This guide shows you how to use IP and OOP roles to build a dual formation.

8 Jun 2026121 views
Football ManagerTactics

The One FM26 Tactic Insight You're Overlooking

Stop thinking in old FM terms. This FM26 guide reveals how to create elite player specialists by combining In Possession and Out of Possession roles.

8 Jun 2026265 views
GoalkeepingTactics

Modern Goalkeeper Training: Drills for Distribution & Defence

Elevate your game with expert goalkeeper training drills for distribution, first touch, and tactical awareness. Based on FA and UEFA principles.

5 Jun 2026506 views
GoalkeepingTactics

Modern Goalkeeper Drills for Distribution & Game Sense

Master the modern goalkeeping role with expert-backed drills. Improve your first touch, progressive passing, and tactical awareness with our practical guide.

5 Jun 2026393 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Improve Your Weak Foot: A 30-Day Football Plan

Ready to become a two-footed player? Our 30-day plan helps you improve your weak foot with drills based on top coaching methods. Start your journey today.

3 Jun 2026167 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

How to Improve Your Weak Foot in Football in 30 Days

A practical 30-day plan for football players to improve their weak foot. Get actionable drills for passing, shooting, and control, based on expert coaching.

3 Jun 2026173 views
CoachingTactics

Mastering First Touch & Tactics for Youth Football

Boost your youth team's performance with expert advice. Learn practical drills for first touch, progressive passing, and effective team tactics for grassroots coaches.

1 Jun 2026163 views
CoachingTactics

Your Coaching Questions: First Touch, Drills & Formations

Get expert answers to your top grassroots coaching questions. Learn how to improve first touch, design effective drills, and understand key youth formations.

1 Jun 2026161 views
ScoutingTactics

Scouting Talent: A Guide to Modern Training & Tactics

Elevate your talent identification. Our expert guide for football scouts breaks down modern training sessions, tactical systems, and what to look for in top prospects.

29 May 20261244 views
ScoutingTactics

Scouting Player Potential: A Training Session Guide

A guide for football scouts on how to analyse player potential in training. Learn to assess technical, tactical, and psychological attributes in any session.

29 May 2026481 views
GoalkeepingTactics

Modern Goalkeeper Training: Techniques & Tactical Integration

Elevate your game with cutting-edge goalkeeper training advice. Learn essential techniques, integrate into team tactics, and develop as a modern shot-stopper.

27 May 20261743 views
GoalkeepingTactics

Master Goalkeeper Training: Drills, Tactics & Home Practice

Elevate your goalkeeper training with expert advice on session structure, game-realistic drills, tactical understanding, and essential home practice techniques.

27 May 2026248 views
Football Managerfootball-manager

FM26 is live. Here is every FootballGPT tool built for it.

Football Manager 26 launches today. FootballGPT already covers the international squad changes, the new women's national team save, the World Cup 2026 prep, scouting focuses, wonderkid shortlists, and tactical builds. One page, every tool.

26 May 2026447 views
Football ManagerTactics

FM26 Tactics Masterclass: Dual Formations, IP/OOP Roles & Pressing Explained

Dive into FM26's revolutionary tactical system. Master In Possession (IP) and Out of Possession (OOP) roles, understand pressing blocks, and build winning strategies for your team.

25 May 2026451 views
Football ManagerTactics

Master FM26 Tactics: New IP/OOP Roles & Pressing Explained

Dive into FM26's revolutionary IP/OOP tactical system. Learn to build counter-attacking formations, implement pressing blocks, and select player roles for success.

25 May 20261887 views
CoachingTactics

Structuring Your Football Training: A Complete Session Guide

Master effective football training session planning for grassroots, youth, and amateur teams. Learn how to build engaging practices with our coach's guide.

22 May 2026667 views
CoachingTactics

Building Dynamic Football Training Sessions: A Coach's Blueprint

Learn to design engaging football training sessions for youth and amateur players. Master warm-ups, technical drills, and tactical games for holistic player development.

22 May 2026388 views
Football ManagerTactics

FM26 Tactics: Build Your Winning Counter-Attack & Dominate

Master FM26 tactics with our expert guide! Learn to build a devastating counter-attacking 4-2-3-1, create player-specific setups, and craft league-winning strategies using IP/OOP roles.

20 May 20262910 views
Football ManagerTactics

FM26 Tactics Deep Dive: Counter-Attacks, Star Players & League Dominance

Master FM26 tactics with our expert guide! Learn to build a counter-attacking 4-2-3-1, craft a winning strategy for star players, and dominate the league in your save.

20 May 2026939 views
Football ManagerTactics

FM26 Tactics: Counter-Attack, Squad Building & League Domination

Elevate your FM26 game! Learn to craft devastating counter-attacking tactics, build a winning squad, and conquer the league with expert IP/OOP role advice.

18 May 20261414 views
Football ManagerTactics

Master FM26 Tactics: Build Winning IP/OOP Formations & Roles

Dominate your FM26 save with our expert guide to the new IP/OOP tactical system. Learn to craft counter-attacking setups, maximise elite squads, and win the league.

18 May 2026665 views
Player DevelopmentPlayer Development

Master Your Weaker Foot: A 30-Day Football Training Plan

Transform your game by improving your weaker foot in just 30 days. Learn practical drills, game-intelligence tips, and expert strategies for football players.

11 May 2026255 views