Training Strategy
Training types & optimization in Hattrick.
Strict Specialization
You must choose a single main skill and stick with it for at least two full seasons (32 weeks). Consistency is what separates champions from rookies.
The Weekly Switch Mistake
Changing your training type every week to try to improve the whole team is a mistake that prevents players from reaching high levels to be sold for profit.
🔥 100% Intensity
Always keep training intensity at maximum to optimize growth. Non-negotiable.
🏟️ Mandatory Friendlies
You must play a friendly every week to utilize all available training slots (League + Friendly/Cup).
Primary Training Disciplines
In-depth analysis of financial and sporting performance
🧤 1. Goalkeeping
Evaluation
Financial: The fastest skill growth. Accelerated market value.
Sporting: Boosts all 3 defense rating zones simultaneously.
Ideal Trainees
17 years old with "Inadequate" or "Passable" Goalkeeping.
🛡️ 2. Defending
Evaluation
Financial: Slow but very lucrative (10 full slots/week).
Sporting: Builds an unbreakable defensive wall.
Specialties
Powerful, Head, or Unpredictable. Secondaries: passing/playmaking.
🧠 3. Playmaking
Evaluation
Financial: 6 inner mids (100%) + 4 wingers (50%).
Sporting: "Midfield is king": dictates game possession.
The Specialty
Head is the most valuable for midfielders, followed by Quick.
⚽ 4. Scoring
Evaluation
Financial: Fast training rate (6 slots/week).
Sporting: Maximizes central attack ratings.
Trainees
17 years old with passing. Specialties: Quick, Technical, or Head.
Secondary & Tactical Options
Complementary disciplines to build multiskill players
Winger (Lateral)
Trains side attack ratings. Provides 4 full slots (100%) for wingers and 4 partial slots (50%) for wingbacks per week.
Passing (Pases)
Essential secondary skill for all field players. Boosts Counter-Attack tactics and trained up to 16 players per week.
Set Pieces (Balón Parado)
Fastest training in the game. Trains the entire squad (up to 22 players who played any minutes) for free-kicks and penalties.
Stamina Management (Resistencia)
Stamina is not trained as a standalone discipline. It is set as a fixed percentage (typically between 10% and 25%) subtracted from your weekly main training intensity. Adjust it according to the average age of your main squad.
Weekly Capacity Summary Table
| Training Type | 100% Slots / Match | 50% Slots / Match | Total Weekly Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeping | 1 Goalkeeper | - | 2 Players (100%) |
| Defending | 5 Defenders | - | 10 Players (100%) |
| Playmaking | 3 Inner Midfielders | 2 Wingers | 6 Mids (100%) + 4 Wingers (50%) |
| Scoring | 3 Forwards | - | 6 Players (100%) |
| Passing | 10 Field Players | - | 16 Players (100%) |
Emete Tip
Our sources are clear: Don't use special trainings at the start.
First, consolidate a main skill to generate your first millions. If you are a total beginner, start with Goalkeeping (for fast cash) or Playmaking.