Spring/Summer Session

Development Path U12+ C1 U12 + aged teams U11 Soccer The real game U9/10 Academy United In Development Recreational

Content Sessions Structure of training 4 technical to one technical functional Coaches run their own practices Additional Opportunities that need encouraging A to U11 C2 and 3 B to A C to B A groups to participate in a U11 tournament in preparation for fall Practice locations City center and CMS

ame Schedule Date May 12, 2018 May 19, 2018 June 9, 2018 June 16, 2018 June 30, 2018 Host Prior Lake- irls CC United Boys White Bear Park Valley United Woodbury Prior Lake (Summer Showcase) Spring/Summer Season: Saturdays

Formation 1-2-3-1 +2 Wide 1. Has a player in every zone in Defenders, 1 midfielders and strikers 2. Forces our team to play through the team and not direct 4 5 3. Wide players make good soccer shapes in diamonds and triangles with central players 4. Is adaptable to 3 players in every zone 7 6 11 5. ives opportunities to switch the field of play 6. Stretches opponents with our width 7. Forces our oalkeeper to play out of the back increasing technical development and tactical 9 +10 awareness 8. ives realistic central midfield options 9. Will allow players to develop multi positional awareness and n opportunity to develop specific positional techniques 10. Develops a 9 and 10 based on movement

It all starts from the back 5 1 4 6 7 11 To get the team comfortable in playing from a goal kick To do this the goalkeeper places the ball in the center of the oal area (small box) The central defenders and wide players go wide and central midfielder and striker make the diamond Note: if the opponents mark up all of our player the K is encouraged to kick to space or the field players look to change places 9+10

Sessions 1. Dribbling 2. Passing 3. Playing from the back 4. Dribbling for speed 5. Dribbling for possession 6. Playing from the back 7. Passing- playing the way you face 8. Receiving 9. Total Team Shape 10. Shielding 11. Dribbling to beat 12. Playing into the striker 13. Dribbling 14. Passing- long 15. Switching Play 16. Passing for penetration (split pass) 17. Shooting 18. Total Team Shape

Dribbling D Players have a ball each Players move with the ball with relaxed habits Challenge: Can they move with the ball without breaking a jog/skip 1. et the players used to the term PREP Touch 2. On the coaches call the players should PREP for 5 seconds with the ball and then relax 3. Have the player comfortable using PREP as they dribble close to another player Three cones 2x Orange and 1 Blue 3 cones to every 2 players Player dribble towards the Blue cones and PREP Change pace and direction to get around the orange Have them PREP with one foot and change pace and direction with the other Coach the player to do this in order 1. Relax in space 2. PREP and ENAE 3. Change PACE and DIRECTION Can they do it as late as possible? Adding pressure 6 starting cones and 12 players 3 balls to begin with Players get safe by dribbling to another cones on the outside Coach starts as defender If defender stops the ball they change places Add in another 1-2 defenders pending on success Finish Session with 3v3 to 4 goals Ball out of feet Head up Comfort chancing feet ood foot and eye coordination Prep touches Knees bend- prepare for speed Small touches of the ball prepare to commit defender Eyes looking diagonal Laces- Prepare for 1 st O step Maintain ood PREP Habits 1 st MUST USE outside of the foot to get around the orange cone Timing Change speed to attack cones Change Direction sharply Large touch out of feet with the outside of foot Awareness of pressure Bravery can the player get close to the defender and PREP Timing Use outside of foot to beat the defender

Passing and support 1v1 get out 4 players 15 yard square Object of the game is to get out of the middle Each team has 2 players on the outside of the area 2 on the in The central player can get out at any one of their 2 targets On hitting the target the target brings the ball in Coaching points Coach the rules of the game Praise anyone that does it DO NOT STOP THE AME TO COACH This is your starting point In groups of 4 fifteen yards apart One ball at the front of each line Players pass across and follow their pass o to ONE Ball Add in two cones three yards in on the side of the area players pass and check out to the side cone Play the 1 st game with one difference The player must do a double pass to get out Quality of pass Pass and step forwards Communication from the player on the ball Checking On passing -Check facing in to the middle of area Angle and distance of support Quality of pass Receiving away from pressure Recognition of pressure Coach the secondary movement after the 1 st pass Final ame 25x15 with a 5 yard goal and a line of cones 5 yards out 2v2 playing a sweeper keeper oalkeeper cannot be challenged when passed back to oalkeeper can dribble the ball in and change goalkeepers or pass and stay Team Shape Checking at an angle

Playing from the back 1 goal and a goalkeeper 2 players 1 cone centrally 15 yards away 2 Blue side cones on the goal line Players pass back to goalkeeper and move to either one of the blue side cones to receive oalkeeper plays a pass and they break out through the counter goals Another player is added in Have the receiving player drive through the counter goals on their side Have the receiving player switch the ball across the field either through the goalkeeper or directly Now allow them to choose what they do Quality of pass oalkeeper holds ball at feet Moves backwards to see field Distance of support Player receives on the back foot Establish Width 1 st touch out of feet Recognition of team shape oalkeeper supports the pass wide Pass back to the keeper outside of the back post Receiving 1 st touch on the back foot Communication of switch 1 st touch out feet on receiving Add in two white cones and another player The Coach becomes the striker creating depth The pass splits the defenders and the 3 rd player moves to either one of the white cones Now we have created a diamond Service is both behind and in front of them Add in the final midfielder and you have the play out shape Establish the play out shape 3 rd player moves to white cone that is opposite side to the ball centrally 3 rd player opens up to the striker Be aware of the midfielder Coach the goalkeeper to move up with the team C Play out shape

Playing from the back- adding pressure C S One striker is added in Striker scores in the goal Players try to play out without the striker scoring 1. Serve the ball to the striker to establish transition 2. Add in a 2 nd striker 3. Remove the cones as players gain comfort Awareness of pressure Recognition of when to change the point of attack Can the goalkeeper create space by holding the ball C C 30x40 -two three yard counter goals Two teams of 5 1 K 2 defenders 1 midfielder 1 coach striker Team scores by dribbling through side gates or passing to coach in center Start with 1 defender Allow 2 defenders Allow 3 Encourage team to stay in their half with ball to develop comfort Progress to allowing more defenders to cross et up to 3 defenders as that is usual game pressure Take away the mid zone and free play Coach has a supply of balls and serves in to 1. Turn the defense 2. Play from the goalkeeper Ask players what's the best way to score Can they threaten with one way and then hit an opposite way Can they prepare technically to score in the correct way Have the goalkeeper hold the ball and play when pressure comes in Speed of play Recognize when to break out Coach in the flow at this point

Dribbling for Speed 30 x40 yard Area 1 ball each moving around 1. On coaches call players have 3 seconds to cover as much ground with the ball as possible 2. Players stop the ball before covering ground 3. Players perform a fake before covering ground 4. Players perform a turn (inside outside or pullback) Area 30x40 with 5 (free areas) three yard squares in the corner of the field and one in the center - 2 Minute games - Two defenders at first, If players lose their ball to a defender they switch roles 1. Players dribble in and out of as many squares as possible 2. Add another defender Awareness of space Large controlled touch out of feet Use Laces Body mechanics-et low and drive Awareness of pressure Awareness of space Change speed under pressure Recognize when to shield/ dribble Area 30x40 with a five yard end zone 3v3 Players score by dribbling the ball into the end zone Teams can only pass the ball backwards Team Shape Recognition of space Preparation to accelerate Final ame 30x40 with 2 five yard zones on side 4v4 players can have 2 touches in middle and unlimited in wide channel Free play no zones Awareness of space

Receiving and Dribbling for speed In groups of 7 each on the corner of a 25 yard square One ball Players move the ball as quickly as possible around the outside of the square following the ball to the next corner Add in a 2 nd ball on the outside 1 st touch receive Inside Receive on the back foot Use the laces for the 2 nd touch et low and ready to drive Large touch across ¾ of area Pass with the 3 rd Add in a 3 rd ball that is different color and is run across the area on the inside as quickly as possible Awareness of the 2 nd ball 1 st touch a large one and away from the 2 nd ball Communication becomes key Be ready to receive central ball with any foot that it comes to

Dribbling for Possession Objective: To improve each players ability to turn with the ball Area 25x20 3v3 with 4 goals T 2 goals to defend and 2 to attack Teams score 1 point for passing through goals and 3 points for dribbling through Coach the rules of the game Praise anyone that does it DO NOT STOP THE AME TO COACH This is your starting point In a 25x20 yard area each player has a ball Player looks to execute 1. Inside Cut 2. Outside Cut 3. Pullback Players dribble up others and turn Players kick as many other peoples balls without getting theirs kicked Area 25x20 1 ball between 2 players Coach says go and when they say stop who ever is in possession gets a point Attacking player walks in possession Players can go for anyone else s ball Play the 1 st game but coach the decision making Recognition of the goal to attack 1. Turn to attack Finish with 3v3 +goalkeeper to 2 goals Relaxed body Look before turning Bend knees+ Pivot on non kicking foot Ball out of feet on other side Change speed Turn in opponents tackling zone Shielding Shield -over run away with the ball Ball on furthest foot Lean into defender Arms out for balance and awareness Recognition of when to turn Turning away from pressure Awareness of space Awareness of weak side opponents Team Shape (diamond) with a K Can the players turn and shoot

Playing out of the back- 3 pieces M S M From the goalkeepers hands Area 30x 40 yards with half line and counter goals 5v5 Each team has 2 defenders, 1 Midfielder 1 goalkeeper, 1 forward Forward is restricted to staying in opposite side of the field Players reset formation If the ball goes out Periodically the coach will restart from The goalkeepers hands From a goal kick With a defender facing their own goal A pass in behind the defenders A pass into the opposing forwards Communication Awareness of forward Coaching points Move to support as the ball moves Angle and distance of support Supporting players keep open body shape to the field (don t turn their backs) Quality of pass- accuracy/power Play the way you face- make attack predictable Recognize which side of the field to attack Forward working to get open Coach the team to go from big shape to small shape C Coach the team to move off the ball as the ball moves to its target Coach team to provide angles of support Coach the team to pass the ball the way they face and not to turn when in high risk areas 3. Allow the midfielder to cross the line with the striker Ask the questions 1. Is the striker open 2. Which side of the field is open From a pass in behind the defenders

Playing out of the back Switching Fields Team switching fields successfully Player being invited in with a pass Area 30x 40 yards with a halfway line and counter goals 5v5 Each team has 2 defenders, 1 Midfielder 1 goalkeeper, 1 forward Forward is restricted to staying in opposite side of the field 1. With 1 ball per team have the players pass around their team (unopposed) 2. Striker must stay in opposing half- 1 player can advance out of the defensive end by passing to striker or dribbling through the counter goals Reset formation on ball going out Periodically the coach will restart the game From the goalkeeper From an outside defender From a forward inviting a player in (though side goals) Coach the team to provide angles of support Coach to attack with speed on one side of the field Coach the players decision to switch the field directly (long pass) or indirectly (2-3 short, quick passes) Coach may have to Join in and play to demonstrate getting open on the weak side or switching play Communication Coaching points Move to support as the ball moves Recognition of what side of the field to attack Awareness of strikers position Play the way you face when facing goalkeeper Angle and distance of support Supporting players open body shape to the field (don t turn their backs) Selection of pass- Long/Short Attack with decisiveness to create scoring opportunities or to create a weak side and a need to switch fields Speed of play Attack with speed dribbling threats Deception Movement of the forward to create a weak side

Passing- playing the way you face C Area 40x30 Two teams 1 ball Teams complete 4 passes and must score on the 5 th pass players cannot turn with the ball Do this with no defenders then add one If ball is out coach serves to the opposing team Progress to more defenders +gk In groups of 4 passing in sequence Players pass to get down technique of passing Both groups make 4 straight passes and on the 5 th pass twice diagonal Can they do it all 1 touch? Area 5 yard square roups of 4 Defender is restricted to square Players keep possession on outside If defender intercepts he comes out Progress to less touches play the 1 st game again but coach it Add in the rule that no player can turn with the ball If players can do this progress to only allowing each player to have one touch at a time Finish with 4v4 to 2 goals Play the game with no coaching Coach the rules and have the players keep the score Accuracy of pass/weight of pass Readiness to receive Position of non kicking foot Lock ankle-swing through and not across Timing Awareness of other ball Angle of support Early movement Communication Always move to the open side to make a triangle Play out of trouble Awareness of team mates Awareness of opposition When to go long/short Team shape Speed of play

Receiving C C Players work in lines of 3 Two end players are a 20 yards apart with one in the middle 2 end players can only pass to the middle player in front of them Middle player must do two things with the ball 1. Pass to the opposite side ( switch) 2. Pass to other players not in their line As the players become more familiar the coach adds more soccer balls This exercise should be pushed to being one and two touch We have added more balls The outside players can pass to players either side of them Check at an angle Inside Receive with shoulders facing the other way ( half turn) Have 1 st touch out of feet Work off this check list Check at an angle Look for an open player Receive ball and guide it in its new direction Pass the ball to its new group Look again at their two players either side Coach the players to check as the ball is coming to their outside player Coach the outside player to look in to see if central player is available Outside player has 1 st touch in the direction of the outlet either in or out Outside players check back from the cone to receive Look to players next to them if central players are not available

Receiving Primary objective: To improve the players ability to receive the ball under pressure Secondary objective- To improve the players ability to play away from pressure C C 3 teams of 3 area 30x20 - this game has a two touch maximum This is a restrictive 3v3+3 Coach plays the additional player in support If you have 10 have the 10 th play the coaches role Blue team are central team and have one in the middle reen team are the supportive team on the outside restricted to a side of the field If you have more use them as additional help to the blues Objective is to keep possession If the red team win back possession they replace the team that gave them the ball either blue or green Progress to playing 4v4 + 4 with 12 players Finish with a final game of 3v3 two touch Check at an angle Angle of support Inside Don t double support and block another players pass 1 st touch away from pressure Recognition of 2 nd defender to switch to the other half of the field Quality of pass Short to go long Central player always looking to receive with shoulders facing away Central player should play like the 10 and dictate play Outside Angle and distance of support Speed of play

Total Team Shape Technical Focus K Warm up- Area 30x40 Quality of pass/ accuracy /weight 5 4 Positions marked in cones with a player on each Balls and additional players start in opposing goal Communication Rhythm of 1 touch to receive and 1 touch to pass 7 6 11 Player 1 dribbles the ball and passes to the goalkeeper and follows their pass The goalkeeper passes and also follows 1 st touch of ball in direction of pass Check away from cones when they get a visual cue they will receive 10 The next receiving players look to pass and follow to another position either backwards or forwards Object is to work the ball the opposing goal Add in 2-3 balls at the same time #6 Always Checks in 5 and 4 Check out/ back Early movement Open body shape- try to receive facing the other teams goal 1 Take away the guiding cones Coach players to be aware of other balls and play away from them D K M D Add a dividing line through the middle of the field lengthways and across and one defender Yellow defender scores in the goal Blue team score by 1. Completing5 passes with no defenders touch Team Shape use cones at first to guide Receive with an open shape to play all ways Recognition of which side of the field pressure is on Recognize do we play forward or back based on pressure W W 2. Having the goalkeeper put their foot on the ball for 3 seconds F 3. Finding a forward in the checking area Add 2 nd or 3 rd defender

Dribbling for possession Objective: improve each players ability to keep possession through Shielding Area 30x40 Blues Vs Reds All Blue players start with a ball 2 minute game After time the team with the most balls wins Team has the option of passing for support or shielding play a few times Coach the rules of the game Praise anyone that does it DO NOT STOP THE AME TO COACH This is your starting point In pairs with 1 cone Player 1 protects the cone and player 2 tries to stamp on the cone Challenge players to protect cone for a minute Have one player protect and the other can stamp on any cone Area 30x40 Blues Vs Reds All Red team players start with a ball Coach times 2 minutes After time whatever team has the mot balls wins Team has the option of passing for support or shielding 3v3 with a oalkeeper in a 30x20 yard area Restarts-are all pass ins Start the game with a pass into the forward or defender close to their goal Sideways on- lean into pressure Arms out for balance Keep feet shoulder width apart Change feet when defender changes direction Step across defender on changing feet Maintain habits above without the ball moving Maintain balance with 2 feet on the floor Do not put foot on the ball Keep ball in playing distance Recognize how to shield against 2 players Recognize when to support, shield or press Team Shape Coach players ability to shield and turn away from trouble

Dribbling To Beat Objective -Improve players comfort with the ball and ability to change speed and direction Area 30x20 3v3 with two five yard end zones To score players must stop the ball in the end zone Players can only pass the ball backwards Coach rules of game Praise anyone that dribbles DO NOT STOP THE AME TO COACH This is the start point One player 1 ball working between two cones 5 yards apart player gets close to cones taking as many touches as possible 1. Player cuts the ball along line Using 2. Inside of foot 3. Outside of the foot 4. Player cuts using inside and outside (one foot) 5. Player use the sole of the foot to move the ball 6. Players use a combination of surfaces 1v1 to 4 cones players score by dribbling around any cone Play the game and coach the players Finish with 3v3 plus goalkeepers to 2 goals Knees Bent Arms out for balance Keep ball in front Small touches Head Up Keep Shoulders facing forwards Recognition of scoring opportunity Creating an opening Team shape Recognition of space Use team mates to fake Disguise- change of pace/direction

Playing into the striker Shadow play Forward moves away to create space- defender supports ready to shoot Area 30x 40 yards with a half line 5v5 Each team has formation of 2 defenders, 1 midfielder 1 goalkeeper, 1 forward Positioned like across Each team has a ball each and passes the ball around in their defensive half When the forward checks to the ball the team plays the ball across and the forward dribbles back and changes places with a team mate Coaching points Off the ball Forward starts deep- level with the other teams last defender Defensive half players play with their body shape open to the forward Players in defensive half play like an owl with their head looking at the forward and the ball TIMIN- the forward should be arriving and not waiting and should still be close to the opposing defender Progress to a supporting player ( not the passer) joins in and gets a support pass from the striker This exercise is shadow play so each team uses their opponents as cones and no tackling takes place On the ball Be aware of forward Quality of pass Selection of pass- Long/Short Ball passed into forward and defender supports The plus side of this exercise is that the players get success The down side is that with no opponents players can get sloppy with their passes Challenge players to do this with speed Older players U11/12 Speed of play can you play slow across and quick to the forward Early movement to support

Playing into the striker Possession and patience Area 30x 40 yards with a half line 5v5 Two 3 yard counter goals on the side of the field Each team has formation of 3 defenders, 1 Midfielder 1goalkeeper, 1 forward Positioned like across Coaching points Forward Forward moves away 1 st to create space (see across) Timing to come back and receive a pass Selection of surface as the ball comes in Defenders are stopping the wide players so the ball can be played into the forward Teams are restricted to their own half Teams score by 1. Putting together 5 passes in their own half 2. Dribbling through the side gates and back into your own half 3. Passing to the forward and getting a return pass Progression 4. Passing to the forward and another player receiving a one touch pass in the opposing half Be aware of forward Quality of pass On the ball Selection of pass- Long/Short Be aware of offside Older players U11/12 Opposite movement- short to go long- log to check short From here go to a real game Defenders are concerned with the forward so wide defender dribbles in

Dribbling to Beat Objective improve a players timing and ability to change pace/direction using the outside the foot C Area 30x 20 2 goals and 2 reset cones 3 teams of 2 one team in goal King of the court scoring team goes in goal On field teams can score at any of the 2 goals On scoring they become the new goalkeepers After the goal the ball is played back to the reset cones In pairs 15 yards apart -players dribble towards and avoid each other using the same technique 1. Outside of feet- ( be specific on which foot takes it past) 2. Change feet carry in and take past 3. Fake behind ball with one foot take with other 4. Single then double scissors Do all early 1 st then late with closer control Only coach the game Pre touches to dribble in Keep it close Timing Timing Move behind the ball Change pace Body mechanics of speed change 2 cones 15 yards apart Recognition of weak side 2 1 Player 1 passes the ball across and defends Player 2 scores by hitting any side cone with the ball Disguise Quick feet C Play the 1 st game coaching Finish with 3v3 to 2 goals Team shape Awareness of isolation Recognition of when to pass or when to dribble

Long distance Passing In pairs 5 yards apart Players scoop the ball into partners hands 1. Partner controls ball in the air before catching 2. Progress to larger distance 3. Try using both feet Coaching points Foot under the ball Weight on the back foot Scoop with the to bone of the foot Lean Back Two players 15 yards apart 1 ball-passing 1. Chipped Pass 2. Driven Pass See how far apart the players can get and still get the ball to their partners feet Area 40x25 3v3 with 4 target players restricted to a side of the goal Players score by getting ball to any of their own targets 1. Targets can call a switch and switch places 2. Targets have only 1 touch Approach at a 45 angle Non kicking foot behind the ball Striking area of the ball Follow through with kicking foot Head down Toe comes up and step forwards Awareness of target Awareness of opponent Communication Speed of play Support long pass quickly Final ame 4v4 with K s 40x25 with 10 yard mid zone Ball cannot be dribbled through mid zone Pass ins for restarts Finish with Free play Team Shape Awareness of opponents Awareness of team mates

Switching play 2 teams of 3 each team has a ball No defending Set the players up in a 25x15 yard area Have them pass the ball across the field in different patterns from one side to the other Area 25x15 3v3 1 ball Coach serves to various players to begin with to force decision making Each team has 2 goals to defend and 2 to attack Pass ins for restarts Small sided ame Area 40x30 4v4 1 Defender, 2 Midfielders, 1 Forward Quality of pass Team Shape make a triangle Receiving to open up the field Checking at an angle- make a triangle Quality of pass -Weight and accuracy Communication - SWITCH Disguise can the player dribble one way and then switch the field Coach the players understanding of the structure of the game Coach the individuals awareness to select the correct goal to attack Coach the individuals ability to change the angle of the pass to start the attack or deceive the opponent Coach the team s ability to pass across the field Team Shape Awareness of opponents Awareness of forward pass Coach the teams recognition of which side of the field to attack

Switching play Adding in Pressure to support play 2 teams of 3 each team has a ball Each team has 2 bumper (Support players) that are off the field and cannot be tackled No defending Set the players up in a 25x15 yard area Have them pass the ball across the field in different patterns from one side to the other Quality of pass Team Shape Play the way you face Have the kids see the W in their formation and shape Have players move additionally when the 2 off the field connect a pass Area 25x15 3v3 1 ball Coach serves to various players to begin with to force decision making Each team has 2 goals to defend and 2 to attack Pass ins for restarts Small sided ame Area 40x30 4v4 1 Defender, 2 Midfielders, 1 Forward Coach the players understanding of the structure of the game Coach the individuals awareness to select the correct goal to attack Coach the players ability to pick a pass to maintain possession Coach the team s to pass across the field Team Shape Awareness of opponents Awareness of forward pass Coach the teams recognition of which side of the field to attack

Switching play Changing places and keeping the shape 2 teams of 3 each team has a ball Each team has 2 bumper (Support players) that are off the field and cannot be tackle No defending Can the players change places based on one of the back players dribbling in Can the players change places based on a pass to a different player Two defensive players can dribble in and change places with the players in the 3 One player is now allowed in to defend Small sided ame Area 40x30 4v4 1 Defender, 2 Midfielders, 1 Forward Quality of pass Team Shape Play the way you face Have the kids see the W in their formation and shape Have players move additionally when the 2 off the field connect a pass Coach the players understanding of the structure of the game Coach the individuals awareness to select the correct goal to attack Coach the players ability to pick a pass to maintain possession Coach the team s ability to pass across the field Team Shape Awareness of opponents Awareness of forward pass Coach the teams recognition of which side of the field to attack

Switching play A oal and a goalkeeper is added 5 yards behind the two counter goals Have the players once again become comfortable with passing the ball in their W formation and include the goalkeeper Team Shape 1 st touch in a new direction Try to play 2 touches Using the halfway line as a divider play a possession game with 1 Ball 1 st one defender can defend Add in a 2 nd defender With each team having the shape of 1 goalkeeper 2 Defenders 3 midfielders Play to two goals a regular game with a safe zone that defenders cant be pressured in Play 5v5 to 2 goals normal scrimmage Can the players play away form pressure Can they maintain their shape Can they change positions and still keep their shape Can they move the ball across their shape and away from pressure Team Shape Awareness of opponents Awareness of forward pass Coach the teams recognition of which side of the field to attack

Passing for Penetration Area 30x40 split up into 4-10x30 yard wide zones 2 teams of 6 split into two groups of 3 each of them in a zone with a ball Players can pass the ball in their zone but are looking to get it to their team in the other zone Quality of Pass Accuracy/weight Center player should always be in a position to make a triangle with outside players Receive on half turn (shoulders) Specific communication switch/support Timing of the overlap Allow one defender to cross into the opponents zone to win back the ball Movement off the ball Combination play to unbalance create gaps Recognition of space Speed of play Deception Awareness of pressure Final ame 4v4 with 2 goalkeeper s Teams must play with at least 1 forward In diagram player is aware of his penetrating pass options Maintain a good team shape Awareness of penetrating pass Speed of play Communication Movement off the ball Movement to support penetrating pass

Shooting Two players 20 yards apart Approach angle- 45 degree Players have a 2 yard goal in the middle Lock Ankle/ Head down 1. Players shoot a stationary ball through Weight forwards 2. Players shoot a moving ball through 3. Players turn and shoot the ball through Position of non kicking foot Knee pointing to target 1 5 y a r d s 20 yards Area 15x20 yards - 6 yard goal 1v1+oalkeeper Players shoot from outside of the area If Keeper saves they throw to opposite player First player to 3 goals wins the round Winning player goes in the goal Eliminate the oalkeeper Accuracy/Power can you pass the ball in? Keep the ball low Follow through for rebounds Move the ball and the keeper 1v1 area 15x20 with a goalkeeper and defender Shoot as early as possible Defender passes to the forward and defends Attacker can take the ball into the area to shoot After goal- ball goes to opposite player to attack 1. Vary where the defender serves from 2. Scoring player goes in goal & keeper defends Quick ball movement to create shooting opportunity Attack space Use defender to screen oalkeeper Area 30x40 with two five yard squares Preparation for Early Shot 3v3 with 2 keepers. oalkeepers are in squares Open body shape Players have 1 square to defend and 1 to attack Recognition of pressure K K oals are scored by shooting through any side of the square Multiple goals can be scored Attitude- be prepared to miss Allow one defender to cross build up Finish with 3v3 with 2 gk s