Technical Warm-Up Diagram Coaching Points Set players up in three lines. Players will perform different dribbling exercise then have a shot. Once finished shooting, players will collect their ball and rejoin the end of the line. Competition: 1pt for each goal scored, 1 minute game. Last touch before shot should be out in front of player Strike with either laces or inside of foot (closer the player more likely they should use inside). striking the ball follow through by stepping straight ahead. Look to pick a place in the net instead of just shooting without thought. Activity #1 Diagram Coaching Points 1v1 to Goal: Attacking team is trying to on large goal while defenders play to coach after winning the ball. Game is started by 2nd player in line playing a pass for the 1st player to turn. As soon as pass is played the defensive player can approach. Same points as above when striking the ball. Emphasize shooting the ball when there is an opportunity. Attacking player doesn’t need to be past defender to shot, if they get a window…take the shot!!! Change speed and direction to open up for a shooting opportunity Activity #2 Diagram Coaching Points 3v2 to Goal: Attacking team is numbers up to provide more opportunities to shoot. Ball is played in from the coach. Both teams are able to score on their respective full size goals. Same points as above Focus on how the players move to get into positions to score. Once a shot is taken, all players should be ready to follow up for any scrappy goals Players should locate GK when shooting and look to finish past them. Scrimmage Coaching Points Depending on numbers play a final game as close to the real game as possible. 5v5 or 6v6. All the same points listed above Make it as close to the real game as possible Encourage 1v1 opportunities Passing
Technical Warm-Up Diagram Coaching Points Partner Passing Gates: Place small gates all over the field. Players are grouped into partners and for every gate they can play a pass through to their partner to they are given a point. Have the players perform for 1 minute. Progress by asking them to play the pass with either foot or parts of foot. Pass with inside of the foot Plant foot is next to ball Follow through with a forward step Square hips towards teammate when passing Weight of pass Distance of pass Activity #1 Diagram Coaching Points 2v1 to Goal: Players are a number up to create better chance for success. Defensive player scores by playing into either counter goal. All balls are served in from coach. Progression: Add GK Same points as above Decision making when to pass and when to dribble, make defender commit. Type of pass: to feet or into space? Activity #2 Diagram Coaching Points 3v2 to Goal: Attacking team is numbers up to provide more opportunities to connect passes. Ball is played in from the coach. Both teams are able to score on their respective full size goals. Progression: add GKs Same points as Risk vs. Safety: No square passes in defense If no option forward look to play to supporting players Scrimmage Coaching Points Depending on numbers play a final game as close to the real game as possible. 5v5 or 6v6. All the same points listed above Make it as close to the real game as possible Encourage 1v1 opportunities Theme: Defending Technical Warm-Up Diagram Coaching Points
Technical Warm-Up Coaching Points Dutch Square: Half the players create a square in a defined space with a ball. Players without balls are in the middle and check to receive a pass from outside players. Once they are inside, players have the ball and they look to connect a pass with another outside player. Review technique of passing & receiving Introduce Take Overs Introduce Wall Passes Introduce Overlaps Time: 15 minutes Small-Sided Game 2v2 to 4 Goals: Two teams trying to score through the cone goals by passing or dribbling, looking for the appropriate chance to execute a combination. Stress the opportunities to combine (wall passing, overlaps, and takeovers). Time: 15 minutes Advanced Small Sided Game 3v3 or 4v4 +1: In a 25x30 yd. grid, two teams of 3 or 4 players, each with a neutral player who plays for the team in possession of the soccer ball, will play to score by passing through the cones. A goal scored after a combination play is worth 5 points. Time: 20 minutes General Quality technique while passing and receiving Be patient & let opportunities develop Positive environment to encourage creative and instinctive play Communication Takeover 2nd attacker runs directly at the 1st attacker from the opposite direction 1st attacker protects the ball from the 1st defender by keeping body between ball and defender 1st attacker leaves the ball and 2nd attacker takes the ball using same foot (right to right or left to left) Simple communication: “take" or “leave” Wall Pass 1st attacker dribbles at 1st defender 2nd attacker is slightly ahead of defender in good supporting angle turned sideways on 1st attacker reads defenders and supporting cues; decide to dribble or play a wall pass Disguise, deception of pass, and runs Accuracy and quality of pass Look for opportunities to create numbers up situations (2v1, 3v1 etc) Overlap 1st attacker dribbles at 1st defender creating space for 2nd attacker to overlap into; ball gets played into live space As big as numbers GKs if possible. All of the above Time: 30 minutes U12-U18 Topic: Passing for Penetration kObjective: To improve decision making in possession and the ability of the players to beat defenders with a pass
Technical Warm-Up Coaching Points Pass and Move: Split players into groups of 3 or 4 (color-coded). Each group has a ball, inter-passing within their group. All groups are in the same grid playing through each other. (30x40 yard grid) 1st touch - Directional Technique and type of pass Technique of receiving Communication: Verbal and Non Verbal Supportive body position Visual cues Time: 15 Minutes Small-Sided Game Coaching Points 3v3+1 to Targets: Two teams of 3 players each with a neutral player in a 30x35 yard grid will try to connect passes and score by connecting with the target player. Coach: Stress when and how to split defenders with passes. Proper weight, accuracy and timing of passes Vision to split defenders with a pass Possession vs. penetration Proper angle and distance of support off the ball Time: 15 minutes Advanced Small-Sided Game Coaching Points 4v4 or 5v5 to End Zones: Set up a 35 x 40 yard grid with end-zones behind the 40 yd. lines. Teams comprised of 4 players, depending on numbers and space. The attacking team needs to pass into the end zone and a player must time his/her run to receive the ball inside the end zone and score. Coach: Help the players to time their runs into the end zone to receive the ball. Start with passing and receiving in the end zone. Players can dribble into the end zone for 1 point. Starting position of players Shape, width, and depth Body position open to field Possession vs. penetration Dribbling vs. passing Time: 20 minutes Scrimmage Coaching Points As big as numbers allow. GKs if possible. All of the above Time: 30 minutes U12-U18 Topic: Switching the Point of Attack Objective: To help the players recognize when and how to switch the attack from crowded areas to areas with less defensive traffic
Technical Warm-Up Coaching Points Pass and Move: Split players into groups of 3 or 4 (color-coded). Each group has a ball, inter-passing within their group. All groups are in the same grid playing through each other. (30x40 yard grid). Coach: have the players do the following Pass using three touches only Striking short, short and long passes Striking short and long passes Technique of passing and receiving Passing with all surfaces First touch Getting in line with the ball Quick and proper angle of support Communication – Verbal Cues Time: 15 minutes Small-Sided Game Coaching Points 4v4 to 4 Goals: Two teams trying to score in their opponents goals. If the players manage to score by switching the point of attack, the goal is worth 5 points. The playing area is a 30x40 yard grid. Play in the direction you are facing Play short 1 touch passes to draw the defense in, then switch the point of attack After switch is made, move to support the new point of attack Some attacking players give depth away from the ball – ready to receive the switch Angles and distances of support Time: 15 minutes Advanced Small-Sided Game Coaching Points 5v5/6v6 to Six In a 40 x 50 yard grid, players are divided into two Play with six goals located on end lines (50 yard lines). Each team attacks & defends three goals. Teams score points by dribbling or passing through goals. A goal scored in the central goal is worth 1 point and goals scored in the side goals are worth 5 points after switching the point of attack. Play in the direction you are facing After switch is made, move to support the new point of attack Be patient, draw the defense in, then switch the of attack Look to play the ball to space in front of the other outside player so he can penetrate with the dribble if possible Time: 20 minutes Scrimmage Coaching Points As big as numbers allow. GKs if possible. All of the above Time: 30 minutes