Naomh Barróg Coaching Structure for under 10`s. Naomh Barróg Under 10 Skill Drills & Conditioned Games Hurling/Football

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1 Naomh Barróg Coaching Structure for under 10`s Naomh Barróg Under 10 Skill Drills & Conditioned Games Hurling/Football Aims for under 10 Football To consolidate the basic technical skills learned at under 8 & 9 to strike from the hand and be aware of space and time on the Sliotar in games and training sessions. Hurling Training Technique for Coaching sessions Its always vital that coaches are punctual and have your hurling session planned on A4 sheet, discuss all sessions with fellow mentors prior to the players arriving and make sure all equipment is available, cones, bibs, footballs, helmets, hurleys for stations and pitches are set up in advance of the children arriving. The onus is on you as the coach to ensure that every player has the correct size hurley, the correct measure is to the knuckle of the hip on each player and not the top of the hip. If the hurley is too big or too heavy it will impair the improvement of the player Always stress the importance of the hurley being gripped by the dominant hand ie the hand they write with or throw an object with. The importance of extra training for goalkeepers and free takers is crucial as goal keepers are often overlooked in sessions and they are very important to the team. Where possible goalkeepers should be tall as some of the goals are not go game size and the tall goalkeepers can cope better with high sliotars, they should have a good puck out, it brings the play well up the field and eases the pressure on the backs. Encourage goalkeepers if they save on the right post they flick the sliotar out to the right and then clear if they save on the left post they flick the sliotar out to the left away from the goal and clear. All goalkeepers should be quick on their feet and quick to react if you have three teams you need to coach more than three players for cover, one of the mentors job could be to cater for goal keepers and free takers. All free taker should be given plenty of opportunity to practice frees from the midfield

2 inwards, stance over the sliotar and balance is important in the coaching of free takers, point the shoulder towards the black spot roll lift the sliotar just above the hip and make the letter C action and follow through after the strike for accuracy. Try all players on the frees. Good free takers give confidence to the team when they score. When positioning your team try to get your stronger players down the middle (the spine) ie goal keeper, full back centre back, midfield, full forward. As a rule of thumb All player should be coached to approach each game with the attitude if the sliotar is heading towards their goal they block the sliotar first flick to the side and a then pull on the sliotar. If the sliotar is heading towards the opposition goal pull on the sliotar and keep it moving no stopping the flow of the sliotar. Players should be encouraged if and when they have time they lift and strike the sliotar, if the sliotar does not come up on first attempt the player pulls on the sliotar. Four second rule should be applied in conditioned games ie all players have four seconds in possession of sliotar and then hand pass or strike the sliotar. Skill drills and conditioned games should have more intensity than at younger years. Hurling Skills to be coached Ground strike right and left sides, Players to strike on the move and on a moving sliotar, Watch for dominant hand on the grip of the hurley at all times no switching the grip hand. Hands to be in the lock position for all stiking, no need for big swing encourage quick wrist action letter C. Shoulder to shoulder tackle right and left sides, body behind the hurley when frontal blocking Batting with a short grip and long grip depending on the height of the sliotsar a high sliotar players to use full/long grip if the

3 . sliotar is just over the head shorten he grip and all batting to be coached over the head not the shoulder with both hands on the hurley and no space between hands Striking from the hands needs to be coached again on the right and left sides. Shorten the grip and throw the sliotar up in line with the boss of the hurley on weaker side, eye on the sliotar at the point of impact, open the face of the hurley for extra height, close the face of the boss to keep the strike low. Ground block body in line with the hurley, hurley angled boss in towards the foot and grip out in front. Coached when the player is moving towards an opponent. Ground clash in pairs shoulder to shoulder hip to hip hurleys in ready position then into ready position then strike the sliotar. This skill to be coached jogging, running on right and left sides, if the players master this technique early it will improve their confidence and thus their play. Roll Lift & Jab Lift, always ensure players have the toe of the hurley pointing away on the grip hand side. Right hand players should have the toe pointing away to he right side and Left hand grip player should have the toe pointing away to the left side. Never coach more than two skills in any session and always revise skills you coached in earlier sessions to ensure they are learning and to ensure that you are getting the message across. No soloing allowed player can take four steps then bounce he sliotar on the boss then take another four steps and strike or hand pass the sliotar. The player that s fouled takes his own free, thus it is important that all players are coached to take frees. Players allowed only one kick of the sliotar on the ground but no score will be allowed if kicked.

4 Hooking on the right and left sides to be coached at the shoulder and hip on both sides, player to hold the hurley with long grip when performing this skill. Remember all skills to be coached with no pressure on the player and then put the pressure on as the player becomes comfortable with the skill, because in a match situation the players will be under pressure from opponents. Always finish each session with 9 a side conditioned games using the skills you coached at that session. (Conditioned Games to improve use of space and time on the Sliotar) Hurling Tennis, Rounders, Last Man Standing, skills covered in these games, Striking off both sides, Striking a moving sliotar, Catching with non dominant hand, Hand passing with non dominant hand, Dribbling, Roll Lift. Jab Lift all on the move. Shouldering, Encourage all players to attack the sliotar in games and drills once they can master the skills. Helmets on for all games and training sessions. Football Aim for under 10`s To consolidate the basic technical skills develop at under 8 & 9 to improve the players option taking and use of space and time on the ball. Football Skills to be coached, the use of both Right & Left sides is a must in development of young players.

5 When coaching football skills pair players of equal skill levels with one and other. Hand pass right and left hand to be used striking the ball with the heal of both hands when passing with follow through for accuracy. The position of the head, feet, eyes are important when coaching all skills. Tackle bags to be used in coaching the tackle players hitting the bag on opposite side to the side they hold possession of the ball on tackle to be coached right and left sides. The use of reflex boards is a big help in foot work and players reaction to bounce of the ball. Foot pass (kick) eyes on the ball at the point of impact, drop ball from both hands with ball held away from the body and kick with the lace part of the boot with follow through for accuracy. The use of both feet is important. The Catch, High catch arms extended over the head and the ball caught with the hands in the W position with eyes on he ball the ball then pulled as fast as possible into the ches., The Chest catch ball caught with both hands in the chest again eyes on the ball and the use of both hands the ball held firmly in the chest when caught. The Low catch bend the knees and approach the ball with bent back again eyes on the ball and bring the ball up to hip high with both hands all coached on move. The Block eyes open hands extended in front of the face and perform the block on the ball at the boot. Near hand tackle to be coached lessens the chance of conceding frees on right and left sides. *Players will react better to positive words and actions from the coaches.

6 Bring more intensity into training sessions an conditioned games, to improve the players, more pace, less time on the ball. Tips for Match Day One mentor designated to contact parents re- meeting time. Meet well in advance of the games, decide who is looking after what team a b or c teams. Have referee fees and introduce yourself to the referee and welcome him/them to the club also welcome the opposition mentors. Warm up players in advance of games, hurling and football, allow plenty of time after travel to away games for warm ups. Where possible position parent or mentor at each goal to do umpire and to encourage the players at that end of the pitch. Ask one of he mentors to cover the line on the opposite side of the pitch. Where the opposition mentors are. Make sure you have first aid and water bottles for all games and sessions. One voice for team talks before the game and at half time. Young players will only take one or two points on board so be positive when talking to the players. For away games make sure all drivers know exactly where the venue is to avoid confusion and one car full of players arriving late.. Encourage all players to shake hands at the end of all games. Do not use or allow players to use bad language, watch for bullying, sometimes teams lose players because of bullying..

7 Remember it is nice to win but it is not all about winning at this age, enjoyment, fun, learning skills gaining confidence is what it is all about. Communication No matter what roll you play being a good communicator is a must The manager and mentors have to have good communication skills when dealing with the team and parents to be successful. A firm hand shake and eye contact is a good way to start. As a manager or mentor you have to communicate with parents, players, opposition, mentors and club officials. When addressing young players make eye contact speak with clear voice and be positive. When dealing with parents or guardians always be cordial and show an interest in their concerns, If at any time you are having difficulty with parents inform the Juvenile Director Diarmuid McHugh and he will deal with the matter. Keep parents informed of training sessions games trips etc. have a meeting at the start of each season and inform them of your plans for the year and where they can assist your and ask them for their input. Check with the referee`s coordinator Joe McGrane to make sure referees will attend for home games.

8 Discipline All matters of indiscipline should be reported to the Juvenile Director whether it is Adult, Parent/Guardian or player. Good example by mentors will help when dealing with young players. Always keep a record of attendances at training sessions and games. If any under 10`s are asked to back up the under 11`s always inform the parents. All players to respect each other, mentors, club property, Referees and opposition. One mentor of the team to attend weekly mentors meeting. Keep a record of all injuries to players at training and games. Mentors are to be first down for games and training sessions and last to leave. The use of Helmets is essential for training sessions and games. Be positive in all your dealings no negativity with players or mentors. Finance One mentor designated to collect memberships Mentor attending mentors meeting on Wednesdays to collect referee fees for following Saturday games. Arrange sponsorship for the team, table quiz, race night Encourage parents/guardians to support club fundraising events. Is mise í sport Máirtin Ó Nualláin Traenálaí an chumainn September 2011.

BATTING A BALL OVERHEAD

BATTING A BALL OVERHEAD Batting a Ball Overhead is used mostly by defenders and midfielders to prevent the sliotar from passing through and play it back in the direction that it came from. Position the