The Positional masterclasses

This is 3 week program which focuses on the roles and responsibilities of each role. We will be working with defenders in November, Midfielders in December and Strikers in January.

Each session is 1 hour long for 3 weeks. The classes will be available to players U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16.

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Positional Masterclass - Starts November 5th and November 7th

  • November - Defending class

    The defending masterclass is a full hour and is dedicated to development in the following areas:

    Defending Position: Side on defending showing defenders to one side.

    Pressure, Cover, Balance:

    Pressure: Closest defender challenges the ball.

    Cover: Second defender supports.

    Balance: Others maintain team shape.

    Tackle Types:

    Block: Strong challenge.

    Poke: Quick foot poke.

    Controlling Space: Limit the opponent’s options by guiding them into less dangerous areas.

  • December - Midfielder class

    The Midfielder masterclass is a full hour and is dedicated to development in the following areas:

    Positioning: Teach midfielders where to be on the field to help both in attack and defense, ensuring they are always in the right place at the right time.

    Passing: Focus on improving the accuracy and variety of passes, helping midfielders keep control of the game and set up attacks.

    Defending: Train midfielders on how to tackle, intercept passes, and support the defense to stop the opposing team.

    Decision-Making: Help midfielders learn to make quick, smart decisions, like choosing the best pass or when to move forward or stay back.

  • January - Striker class

    The striker masterclass is a full hour and is dedicated to development in the following areas:

    Finishing: Teach strikers how to accurately shoot and score goals from different positions on the field.

    Movement: Focus on how strikers can move to get into goal-scoring positions, lose defenders, and create space for themselves.

    1v1 Skills: Train strikers on how to beat defenders one-on-one, using dribbling and quick changes of direction to get past them.

    Decision-Making: Help strikers learn when to shoot, pass, or hold the ball to maximize goal-scoring chances.

  • What ages do we cover?

    Tuesdays:

    U10 - 6pm

    U12 - 8pm

    Thursdays

    U14 - 6pm

    U16 - 8pm

  • How to book a session?

    You can schedule a session using our online booking system at Wellnessliving.com or by downloading the Next Gen app on your phone.