OnTheGrass
OnTheGrass
A short list of external articles and guides we've found genuinely useful for planning practices and developing players - on session design, player development, and attacking and defending skills. OnTheGrass doesn't host this content; each tile takes you to the original site.
How to calculate and use Relative Playing Area - the space available per player - to get pitch sizes right for the outcome you want.
community.thefa.com England FootballPractical guidance on setting clear outcomes, using the practice spectrum, and building sessions around real matchday demands.
learn.englandfootball.com England FootballA holistic player development framework covering social, physical, psychological, and technical/tactical skills - for any age or ability.
learn.englandfootball.com England FootballA full collection of short guides on defending - tackling, pressing, intercepting, marking, and covering - by age and skill level.
learn.englandfootball.com England FootballA full collection of short guides on attacking - movement, core skills, running with the ball, and more - by age and skill level.
learn.englandfootball.comThese links point to helpful third-party resources we don't control or host. OnTheGrass is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The FA, England Football, or any other organisation linked on this page - they're simply resources we think are worth a read.