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The Small-sided Game – 25 Football Practices

Used by top pros such as:

Danny Röhl – Manager of Rangers

Gael Clichy – Former Manchester City and Arsenal Footballer now Coach

Yohan Cabaye – Former Newcastle and PSG Footballer now Coach

Martin Devaney – Assistant Manager of Barnsley FC

Marlon Pack – Portsmouth Captain

Kenwyne Jones – Former Premier League Footballer now Coach

Quentin Othon – Former Professional Footballer now Coach

Coach Smarter. Develop Better Players.

25 Football Small-Sided Games That Transform Training Sessions

Practical, game-based practices designed to improve decision-making, technique, and tactical understanding.

Great coaching isn’t about running more drills—it’s about creating realistic game situations where players learn, adapt, and thrive.

This book brings together 25 carefully designed small-sided games that are simple to set up, enjoyable to coach, and proven to develop better footballers.

Whether you’re coaching grassroots, academy, school, or senior football, these sessions will help you deliver engaging, purposeful training every week.

✓ 25 Ready-to-Use Practices
✓ Clear Coaching Points
✓ Simple Session Diagrams
✓ Easy to Adapt for Different Ages and Abilities

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Stop Planning from Scratch Every Week

Every coach knows the feeling.

Training starts in an hour…

You’re searching through old session plans, scrolling social media, or trying to remember that practice you used months ago.

Instead, imagine opening one book and finding a game that’s ready to coach in minutes.

That’s exactly what this resource is designed to do.

Why Small-Sided Games?

The best learning happens in game-like environments.

Small-sided games encourage players to:

• Make quicker decisions
• Play under realistic pressure
• Improve technical execution
• Develop tactical awareness
• Communicate effectively
• Transition quickly between attack and defence

Rather than rehearsing isolated techniques, your players learn by solving football problems.

That’s where real development happens.

Designed for Real Coaches

Whether you coach:

• Grassroots football
• Youth academies
• School teams
• Amateur clubs
• Adult football

These practices can be adapted to suit your players and your coaching style.

No complicated setups.

No unnecessary equipment.

Just effective football practices that work.

Develop More Than Technique

Each game is designed to challenge players physically, technically, tactically and mentally.

Your players will learn to:

• Recognise space
• Support teammates
• Press effectively
• Attack with purpose
• Defend intelligently
• React quickly during transitions

These are the moments that decide matches.

Save Time. Coach Better.

Planning quality sessions takes time.

This book gives you 25 proven practices that you can use immediately, adapt to your squad, and revisit throughout the season.

Spend less time searching for ideas and more time coaching.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is ideal for:

• New coaches looking for confidence
• Experienced coaches wanting fresh ideas
• FA and UEFA licence candidates
• Grassroots volunteers
• Academy coaches
• PE teachers
• School football programmes

If you’re responsible for developing players, this book belongs in your coaching toolkit.

Why This Book?

Because coaching doesn’t need to be complicated.

Sometimes the best sessions come from simple games with a clear purpose.

These 25 carefully selected practices have been designed to help you create enjoyable, challenging, and effective training sessions that players look forward to every week.

Ready to Improve Your Training Sessions?

Give your players meaningful game-based experiences.

Reduce your planning time.

Coach with greater confidence.

Develop better footballers.

Get your copy today and discover 25 small-sided games you’ll use throughout the season.

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