Training guides
Think faster on the pitch
Free guides to football reaction training and decision-making under pressure, based on what the research actually says.
How to improve your reaction time in football
Reaction time in football is mostly about seeing and deciding, not raw reflexes. Five evidence-based ways to react faster on the pitch, plus drills you can do at home.
6 min read →How to think faster under pressure in football
Why good decisions fall apart in big moments, and how footballers can train to stay calm and decide quickly under pressure. Practical, research-backed tips.
6 min read →Scanning in football: what it is and how to train it
What scanning is, what the research on Premier League players found, and simple scanning drills you can practise at home or with a partner.
5 min read →Does cognitive training work for footballers?
Brain training for football is everywhere, but does it work? An honest look at the research on cognitive and perceptual training for footballers, and what to look for.
6 min read →Football reaction drills you can do at home
Six football reaction and decision drills for small spaces, from colour cones to stop/go dribbling. How to set them up, make them harder and how often to do them.
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