Blog Archive: February 2025
The Key to Being a Great Number 10: Finding Space
Published Friday 28th of February 2025 12:27 PM
The ability to find space is one of the most important qualities of a great number 10. Attacking midfielders who can drift into dangerous areas between defensive lines are often the ones who dictate the game, create goal-scoring chances, and influence matches at the highest level. At UK Football Trials, we regularly see that players who master this skill stand out in competitive games. But how do the best playmakers in the world consistently find space when defenders are trying to mark them out of the game?
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The New 2 Day Football Camp
Published Friday 21st of February 2025 04:08 PM
Here at UKFT, we are always trying to improve. An important part of this process is listening to what our players and their families want. Our five day residential camps have been a huge success, but parents and players told us that five days was a long time away, with the inevitable expenses they faced.
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The Key to Standing Out at UK Football Trials: Positional Sense for Strikers
Published Tuesday 11th of February 2025 12:12 PM
When attending UK Football Trials, strikers are assessed on various attributes—finishing, pace, strength—but one of the most important is positional sense. Scouts want to see a forward who can read the game, stay one step ahead of defenders, and put themselves in the right place at the right time.
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