During this four minute introduction video, we go through all of the key aspects of the course.

In this opening episode, we set the stage for your journey. You'll start with benchmark testing to assess your current skills, agility, and other key attributes. This vital first step provides a clear baseline. Through a series of standardised drills and tests, you'll gain insights into your strengths and areas for improvement, setting the foundation for your growth throughout the course. We will retest at the end of this course to see how far you’ve come - let’s get it!

The second episode dives into the art and science of passing, one of the most fundamental skills. You'll learn various passing techniques, including short passes and longer balls, emphasising accuracy, height and weight of pass. Through detailed tutorials and drills, this episode aims to enhance your ability to maintain possession, distribute the ball effectively, and become a pivotal player in any team setup.

Mastering your first touch is the focus of our third episode, which is in my opinion THE most important attribute to improve. You'll explore techniques to control the ball efficiently under different scenarios, whether receiving a high ball or a fast-paced pass. This episode emphasises minimising touches to maintain possession and create opportunities, enhancing your ability to play under pressure how having a good first touch will make the game so much easier.

Episode four is all about dribbling, the skill that allows players to navigate through opponents, maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. You'll learn various dribbling techniques, focusing on speed, agility, and spatial awareness. This episode also covers how to protect the ball and change direction effectively, ensuring you can break through opponent’s defenses and be more effective with the ball at your feet.

In the fifth episode, we spice things up with skill moves—those flashy techniques that can outsmart opponents and open up the game. We will specifically work on three skills; the step-over, Ronaldo chop and fake shot. This episode emphasises the practical application of these moves, teaching you when and how to use them effectively to gain an advantage on the field. While we are specifically working on the previously mentioned skills - feel free to work on different skills too!

Turning with the ball is an essential skill covered in episode six, enabling you to change direction quickly while maintaining control. This episode breaks down various turning techniques, specifically; the Cruyff turn, inside hook and outside hook, focusing on execution and timing. You'll learn to use turns to evade defenders, retain possession, and how using specific turns are more effective in certain scenarios.

Episode seven focuses on shooting from wide areas, a key skill for wingers and attacking players. You'll learn how to accurately deliver shots on goal from acute angles, maximising your scoring opportunities from the flanks. This episode covers specific finishes from both sides of the pitch and when to use each finishing technique, ensuring you can capitalise on chances from wide positions and challenge goalkeepers from distance.

The eighth episode zeroes in on shooting from central positions, where precision and power are paramount. We’ll explore different shooting techniques, including using your laces and how to hit the ball with swerve, with a focus on accuracy and decision-making. This episode aims to increase your goal-scoring potential by improving your ability to find the back of the net from the heart of the action.

In this comprehensive ninth episode, we’ll put all the skills we’ve learned to the test in a 90-minute session designed to mimic the pace and intensity of a real football match. This episode combines drills and exercises covering passing, dribbling, shooting, and more, emphasising fluidity and tactical understanding. It's a chance to integrate your skills in a game-like scenario, highlighting your development and readiness for competitive play.

The final episode brings your journey full circle with a re-test to measure your improvements across all areas. Similar to the benchmark testing in episode one, you'll undergo the same series of drills and tests to see how much you've progressed. This episode not only showcases your growth and achievements but also sets the stage for your continued development, providing insights and motivation to keep advancing your skills beyond this course!