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Week four is underway 🙌   This week we’re focusing on helping players receive to score, finish with confidence and improve decision‑making on the ball.

Could your team use help converting chances into goals in the final third? 🤔 Don’t miss this week’s #TacticsTuesday, where we focus on ‘finishing the attack’.

Applications are now open for the UEFA B Diploma Ready to take the next step in your coaching journey? Develop your knowledge, elevate your practice and better support your players on and off the pitch. Start your application today ⚽

Looking to improve your players’ finishing and scoring techniques? 🤔   In today’s @SundayShare10, explore week three of our six‑week session programme for practical session ideas and coaching tips.   #SundayShare

Coaching techniques to score? Here are some tips:   ⚽ Place spare balls around the pitch ⌛ Include time constraints 💯 Challenge players to beat their own score

“What’s best for your players?” 💭 During our recent webinar, we explore session ideas designed to support your team’s understanding of pressing strategies.

Key questions Zahid Patel encourages coaches to ask themselves when reviewing their season ⬇️

Changes to the 7v7 format keeps the game flowing and allows players to make their own decisions 🙌 To find out more, check out our article.

A new Coachcast episode is here 🚨   Joining us this time is FA Regional Manager Zahid Patel, who talks through how coaches can set themselves up for the season ahead.

How can insights and analysis help support player development? Join our FA Coach Developers to explore how our England Para teams use performance insights to inform their work. 🧠 Discover practical takeaways you can apply in your own environment. Sign up today.

Promote a positive first touch that drives players forward into space when attacking 💨

Long-range shooting 🥅   Recognising space, breaking compact defences and being brave in tight areas 💪   Help your players master this with this week’s #TacticsTuesday.

Need a practice to help develop your players’ finishing skills? 🎯   You’re in the right place.

Our week three article is here 🤩   This session helps players develop a range of finishes to score and improve their confidence in front of goal.

That’s a wrap on week two 👏   For this @SundayShare10, here is the full session on receiving under pressure, led by Mark Leigh ⚽   #SundayShare

Before, during and after ⏱️ A simple approach for coaching players to receive under pressure.

🗣️ “How do we make defending cool?”   Celebrate tackles, interceptions and defensive wins too, not just goals.

There’s more to competition than winning 🏆 It can help drive motivation in different ways.

Help players recognise all options when attacking the goal ✅

Fun vs enjoyment in coaching 😄   We break down the difference in our latest Coachcast episode.