Discovery Phase U3 U6
Discovery Phase Player Expectations DRIBBLING Introduction to dribbling/small kicks KICKING One paced kicking/introduction to kicking STOPPING THE BALL WITH THEIR FOOT Slow moving ball Introduced to different types of movement (running, jumping etc.). Basic motor skills U3
Discovery Phase Player Expectations DRIBBLING Introduction to dribbling/small kicks/ slow directional dribbling KICKING One paced kicking/introduction to kicking/ competent directional kicking STOPPING THE BALL WITH THEIR FOOT Slow moving ball Introduced to different types of movement (running, jumping etc.) Basic motor skills Coordination U4 Problem solving
Discovery Phase Player Expectations DRIBBLING Introduction to dribbling/small kicks/slow directional dribbling KICKING One paced kicking/introduction to kicking/ competent directional kicking STOPPING THE BALL WITH THEIR FOOT Slow moving ball INTRODUCTION TO TURNING Change of direction with or without a ball Different types of movement (running, jumping etc.) Basic motor skills Coordination U5 Problem solving Experimentation & explore Fairness & respect
Discovery Phase Player Expectations DRIBBLING Introduction to dribbling/small kicks/slow directional dribbling KICKING One paced kicking/introduction to kicking/ competent directional kicking STOPPING THE BALL WITH THEIR FOOT Slow moving ball TURNING Change of direction with or without a ball Different types of movement (running, jumping etc.) Basic motor skills Coordination U6 Problem solving Experimentation & explore Fairness & respect
Foundation Phase U7 U11
DRIBBLING Ball control: dribbling with the inside and outside of the foot TURNING Change of direction with or without a ball Aiming: accuracy / stopping the ball From a ball lying still / from a run up to a ball lying still 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 Basic motor skills U7 Problem solving Experimentation & explore Brave on the ball 1v1 Fairness & respect
Receiving and passing the ball with the same foot / receiving with one foot and passing with the other foot DRIBBLING & TURNING Ball control: moving the ball with the inside and outside of the foot From a dribble 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 Basic motor skills U8 Problem solving Experimentation & explore Brave on the ball 1v1 Fairness & respect
Movement to receive the ball DRIBBLING & TURNING Moves to beat an opponent from a dribble From a ball rolling towards you, both diagonally and from the side 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6 Reaction play Running techniques Speed U9 Problem solving Experimentation & explore Brave on the ball 1v1 Fairness & respect Team player
Receiving and passing the ball at different angles DRIBBLING & TURNING Moves to beat an opponent from a dribble From a ball rolling towards you, both diagonally and from the side 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 Reaction play Running techniques Speed U10 Brave in 1v1 Competitive Fairness & respect Team player
Receiving and opening up with the ball at different angles/ receiving the ball high with the thigh and on the chest DRIBBLING & TURNING Moves to beat an opponent from a dribble (limited pressure) From a ball rolling towards you, both diagonally and from the side (limited pressure) 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9 Reaction play Running techniques Speed U11 Brave in 1v1 Competitive Desire to perform Leadership Controlled aggression Fairness & respect Team player
Youth Development Phase U12 U16
Receiving and opening up with the ball at different angles/ receiving the ball high with the thigh, chest and head DRIBBLING & TURNING Moves to beat an opponent from a dribble (full pressure) From a cross 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9 Reaction play Running techniques Speed U12 Brave in 1v1 Competitive Desire to perform Leadership Controlled aggression Respectful Team player Good listening skills Reflective
All previously learned techniques DRIBBLING & TURNING All previously learned techniques All previously learned techniques 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9, 11v11 Reaction play Running techniques Speed Core stability Strength Explosive power Aerobic fitness U14 Brave in 1v1 Competitive Desire to perform Leadership Controlled aggression Empathy Humility Will to win Respectful Team player Good listening skills Reflective Role model
All previously learned techniques DRIBBLING & TURNING All previously learned techniques All previously learned techniques 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8, 9v9, 11v11 Reaction play Running techniques Speed Core stability Strength Explosive power Aerobic fitness U16 Brave in 1v1 Competitive Desire to perform Leadership Controlled aggression Empathy Humility Will to win Respectful Team player Good listening skills Reflective Role model