NEEDHAM SOCCER CLUB 2014 CURRICULUM U13 - U14 BAYS TRAVEL CURRICULUM - RECREATIONAL 10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

NEEDHAM SOCCER CLUB 2014 CURRICULUM U13 - U14 BAYS TRAVEL CURRICULUM - RECREATIONAL 10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

NSC PRINCIPLES OF PLAY Play Out From The Back NSC players are comfortable on the ball all over the field. Teams try to pass the ball out from the goalkeeper and defenders into midfield and forward players. They do not punt or kick the ball upfield without thought. Possession NSC teams look to control games through ball possession and retention. They keep the ball on the ground as much as possible and understand the importance of keeping the ball and selecting the right opportunities to try and penetrate. Creativity NSC players are encouraged to be creative on the field. They try things such as taking on opponents with skills, moves and turns. Width In possession, NSC teams make use of the full width of the field to stretch opponents and create space. Pressure With A Purpose NSC players work hard to regain possession. They press opponents as a team to win the ball back at the earliest opportunity. Positional Versatility NSC players are confident and comfortable performing a range of roles within the team. They are adaptable to various game situations.

NSC SESSION METHODOLOGY SESSION STRUCTURE FOR U13 - U14 SESSION LENGTH - 90 MINUTES WARM UP/TECHNICAL - 25 MINUTES TACTICAL PRACTICE - 30 MINUTES SMALL SIDED GAME (8v8) - 35 MINUTES All sessions will end with a 8v8 Game. A 8v8 game will be played in an area of 50x70 yards. Alter the method of scoring: - Stop the ball on the endline with sole of foot - Dribble through corner gates - Scoring a goal Ensure that substitutes are rotated frequently in order for everyone to experience playing.

NSC CURRICULUM INDEX INDEX Week 1 - Session 1 Dribbling At Speed Dribbling at Speed Week 2 - Session 1 Turning Dribbling & SAQ Week 3 - Session 1 Dribbling Foot Skills Dribbling Foot Skills Week 4 - Session 1 Dribbling & Ball Protection Dribbling & Ball Protection Week 5 - Session 1 Dribbling With Pressure Receiving Skills and Dribbling Week 6 - Session 1 Dribbling With Change Of Direction Dribbling With Change Of Direction Week 7 - Session 1 Dribbling - Close Control 1v1 Moves Week 8 - Session 1 Passing Passing & Receiving Week 9 - Session 1 Passing Dribbling, Passing & Receiving Week 10 - Session 1 Shooting Shooting

WEEK ONE: Dribbling At Speed WARM UP (25mins): Ball Steal 20x20 yard area with 5 yard end zones. Split players into two teams, 1 team in each end zone. Each player has a ball. When coach shouts go each player leaves their ball and goes and steals a ball from the other teams zone and dribbles it back to their own zone. Team with most balls in their zone after 2 mins wins. Can only steal ball out of zone with sole of foot : Use sole of the foot to stop ball and turning TECHNICAL (30mins): Dribbling Set out 2 cones in a line 10 yards apart. 10x25 yard area Defender starts on edge of area, attacker starts inside area with ball, both inline with goal. Attacker starts the play with a positive first touch and dribbles to shoot at goal. Once the attacker takes their first touch the defender can recover and try and steal the ball Add a defender starting inside the area and one attacker starting in the area to make 2v2 : Good first touch into space Cut across defender or away into space Arm out to protect ball Dribble ball on safe side Have a wide channel on each side. Only attackers can go in but are restricted to 2 touchs. Positive touch into space Decision of cross Combine to get more touchs in channel

WEEK ONE: Dribbling At Speed Technical Warm Up (25mins) - Toe Touches 20x20 yard square with 8x8 square in the centre Split players evenly on each cone with a ball on each cone. First player in each line dribbles to central cone, turns and dribbles back to start cone. Toe taps Foundations Roll overs Inside/outside Dribble to opposite line Dribble to second cone and turn back to own team Little touches on the ball Head up to see space/traffic 3 2 1 TECHNICAL (30mins): 1v1 Attacking 10x15 yard area 2 goals centrally in the area facing different ways Defending team pass ball across to attacking team who look to score in either goal. If defender wins possession they try and score. Play 2v2 : Slow in traffic Speed up into space Have a gate in each corner. Teams can score in the goal or by dribbling the ball through the corner gates. Speed up to exploit space and attack gate.

WEEK TWO: Turning WARM UP (25mins): Dribbling To Turn 25x25 yard area. Give each player 2 cones and have them make a mini goal anywhere inside the area. Players race their car (dribble the ball) inside the area through as many gates as possible creating their own race track. Turn back through each goal you go through using sole of foot. Add a defender. Defender will try and prevent players turning back through the gates. Defender can t tackle but try to get to a gate as a player dribbles through and stop them turning. Keep ball close and within reach of feet Head up to see where your going Check shoulder before turning TECHNICAL (30mins): Reaction Turning 30x40 yard area Two teams compete for possession. Teams score a point by dribbling through and then turning back through the same gate. Channge point of attack if gates are blocked Positive to attack gates Keep ball close to allow turn Have a gate in each corner. Teams can score in the goal or by dribbling the ball through the corner gates. Speed up to exploit space and attack gate.

WEEK TWO - Dribbling & SAQ Technical Warm Up (25mins): Dribbling Create 5x10 yard channels with SAQ exercise either side Each player has a ball and dribbles the ball to the opposite side of the channel and stops the ball on the end line. Each player now moves up into the next channel and dribbles a new ball across to the opposite end line and repeats. The pair at the top channel move through the SAQ exercise and back to the first channel to repeat the circuit. TACTICAL (30mins): 1v1 3 goal game Create a 25x20 yard area. On the longer sides of the area place three 3 yard wide goals. Split into two teams who start either side of the coach. First player from each team will run around the area through the first goal on coach s command. Coach will pass the ball into one of the players. Player tries to beat defender and dribble ball through a goal. If defender wins ball they try dribble through three goals on opposite side. Vary SAQ exercise Switch balls halfway in each channel before stopping ball on end line Dribble to keep the ball close Different parts of the foot to move the ball Accelerate away Give each set of goals a number 1,2 or 3. Coach calls a number and players must run through that number goal before ball is passed into area. 2v2 3v3 Positivity Dribble at speed Head up to find spare gate Turn an attack other gate if defender blocks space Have 3 goals on each side. Each team attacks and defends 3 goals. Change point of attack to attack spare goal

WEEK THREE: Dribbling - Foot Skills WARM UP (25mins): Foot Skills Challenge Create a 20x20 square divided into quarters. Set a foot skills challenge in each square and a time limit to try and complete challenge. Can the group beat the clock? 10 Toe Taps 10 Foundations 10 Scissors 10 inside/outside touches Each challenge now becomes on the move so players are moving around the area performing the challenge Change challenges : Get into a rhythm Keep ball close TECHNICAL (30mins): 1v1 Attacking 4 Zone Game Create 15x15 yard area divided into 4 boxes. Defending team pass across to attacking team. Attacker must try and dribble the ball into all 4 areas of the square and then escape to the outside. Defender tries to regain possession and acheive the same goal. Place a cones goal on the outside of each zone which players can escape through once each area has been dribbled through. Have two 1v1 games going at the same time : Use different parts of the foot to mave ball - 4 zone game Split field into quarters. Team must get the ball into 3 of the 4 zones before being allowed to shoot for goal Quick accurate passing.

WEEK THREE: Dribbling To Exploit Space WARM UP (25mins): 1v1 Dribbling 15x15 yard area with 4 gates and a half way line Two teams line up on opposte sides of the grid. Defending team pass the ball across to the attacking team. Attacking team must try and dribble the ball throgh a gate in the other half. Once the ball has crossed the half way line the attacking player can dribble through any gate to score a point/. If defender wins possession they can score through any gate. Play 2v2 : Speed up to exploit space and attack gate. TECHNICAL (30mins): Exploiting Space 30x40 yard area with gates placed randomly placed inside the area. Two teams compete for possession. A point is scored everytime a player dribbles through a gate. : Speed up to exploit space and attack gate. Have a gate in each corner. Teams can score in the goal or by dribbling the ball through the corner gates. Speed up to exploit space and attack gate.

WEEK FOUR: Dribbling & Ball Protection WARM UP (25mins) - Protect your castle 15x15 yard area Each player has a cone and a ball. Players place cones on outside of area with ball on top. 2 defenders try and knock the ball off the top of the cones. Players try and protect only their ball. Defenders work in pairs, defending team who knock all the balls off the quickest win. Progression Players can now dribble the ball around inside the area. Coaching Points: Use sole of foot and body to protect ball 3 1 2 TECHNICAL (30mins) - Ball Protection 15x15 yard area In small groups or pairs, the front player leads the others. The following players must copy the movements of the leader Take turns so everyone has a chance at being the leader. Progression Player 1 now has a ball and must dribble the ball. Player 2 follows. When coach shouts go player 2 must try and win the ball and player 1 must try and protect it. Player who has the ball after 1 minute gains a point. Coaching Points Use body to protect the ball Have a 5 yard box in each corner. Teams score a point by keeping the ball inside a box for 5 seconds. Use body to protect the ball Use arm to hold off defender Change point of attack

WEEK FOUR: Dribbling & Ball Protection WARM UP (25mins) - 1v1 Attacking Ball Protection 15x15 yard area with a 3 yard box in each corner Defending team pass across to attacking team. Attacker must try and dribble the ball intoeither of their team coloured boxes opposite and keep the ball in the box for 5 seconds. Defending team try and regain the ball to acheive the same goal. Progression Have two 1v1 gamaes going at the same time Coaching Points Use body to protect the ball Arm out to feel for defender TECHNICAL (30mins) - 1v1 ball protection 30x30 yard area with 5x5 squares randomly placed in the area Players work in pairs with one ball. Player 1 has the ball and tries to dribble the ball inside the area and into as many squares as possible. Player 2 tries to win the ball back and acheieve the same goal. Players gain a point each time they successfully keep a ball inside a small square for 5 seconds. Progression Coaching Points: Use sole of foot and body to protect ball Arm out to hold off defender 3 1 2 Have a 5 yard box in each corner. Teams score a point by keeping the ball inside a box for 5 seconds. Use body to protect the ball Use arm to hold off defender Change point of attack