ASA Spring 2013 Curriculum: Practice Session Matrix

ASA Spring 2013 Curriculum: Practice Session Matrix U10 U12 U14 U16 Session Topic ID # Passing 1 - Support (Movement off the Ball) SKL 01 Passing 2 - Penetration Behind the Defense SKL 02 o o o Passing 3 - Wall Passes, Takeovers SKL 03 Passing 4 - Striking and Receiving Lofted Balls SKL 04 Passing 5 - Support (Movement off the Ball 2) SKL 05 o Dribbling 1 - Possession (Ball Control) SKL 06 Dribbling 2 - Penetration (Individual Attacking) SKL 07 Dribbling 3 - First Touch SKL 08 o o Dribbling 4- Moves, Creativity and Deception SKL 09 Finishing 1 - Striking the Ball SKL 10 Finishing 2 - Finishing from Combination Play SKL 11 o Finishing 3 - Striking Volleys SKL 12 Receiving Aerial Balls (incl Heading) SKL 13 f Heading and Ball Control Basics (Fall Season Only) SKL 14 f Passing 0 - Pass and Receive Basics (Fall Season Only) SKL 15 Technical 10 9 9 9 Based on 9 week practice schedule (10 week for U16 / U18) o o Tactics 1 - Team Shape on Offense TAC 01 Tactics 2 - Team Shape on Defense TAC 02 Tactics 3 - Switching the Point of Attack TAC 03 o o Restarts 1 (Cover ALL) (Fall Season Only) TAC 04 Restarts 2 - Corner Kicks and Direct/Indirect TAC 05 Advanced Formation Roles (4-4-2) TAC 06 Tactics 3 3 3 4 Based on 9 week practice schedule (10 week for U16 / U18) Defense 1 - Individual Defending (Pressure) DEF 01 Defense 2-1st and 2nd Defender (Pressure and Cover) DEF 02 Defense 3 - Small Groups (Pressure, Cover and Balance) DEF 03 Defense 4 - Winning the Ball Back Early DEF 04 o o Defense 5 - Aerial Play and Tackling DEF 05 Defense 6 - Offsides Trap / Playing a High Line DEF 06 Defense 3 3 3 4 Based on 9 week practice schedule (10 week for U16 / U18) GK 1 - Handling and Distribution GK 01 o GK 2 - Footwork and Proper Diving Technique GK 02 o GK 3 - Handling the Breakaway GK 03 o o GK 4 - Positional - Sweeper/Keeper GK 04 o GK 5 - Handling Long Range Shots and Lofted Balls GK 05 o GK 6 - Set Pieces GK 06 GK 2 3 3 3 Based on 9 week practice schedule (10 week for U16 / U18) Season 18 18 18 20

U10 Session List / Sequence -- DRAFT ** Spring Travel 2013 U10 Session Topic ID # 1 Dribbling 1 - Possession (Ball Control) SKL 06 Combined 2 Defense 1 - Individual Defending (Pressure) DEF 01 3 Passing 1 - Support (Movement off the Ball) SKL 01 Combined 4 GK 1 - Handling and Distribution GK 01 Game 1 5 Passing 3 - Wall Passes, Takeovers SKL 03 Combined 6 Tactics 1 - Team Shape on Offense TAC 01 Game 2 7 Finishing 1 - Striking the Ball SKL 10 Combined 8 Defense 2-1st and 2nd Defender (Pressure and Cover) DEF 02 Game 3 9 Dribbling 3 - First Touch SKL 08 Combined 10 Tactics 2 - Team Shape on Defense TAC 02 Game 4 11 Passing 4 - Striking and Receiving Lofted Balls SKL 04 Combined 12 GK 2 - Footwork and Proper Diving Technique GK 02 Game 5 13 Dribbling 2 - Penetration (Individual Attacking) SKL 07 Combined 14 Defense 3 - Small Groups (Pressure, Cover and Balance) DEF 03 Game 6 15 Receiving Aerial Balls (incl Heading) SKL 13 Combined 16 Tactics 3 - Switching the Point of Attack TAC 03 Game 7 17 Passing 5 - Support (Movement off the Ball 2) SKL 05 Combined 18 Finishing 2 - Finishing from Combination Play SKL 11 Game 8 ** Coaches: Please note that the sequence and schedule is subject to change. Please check the Coach Resources area on our website weekly for revised schedule, session guide sheets, and up-to-date session plans.

U12 Session List / Sequence -- DRAFT ** Spring Travel 2013 U12 Session Topic ID # 1 Dribbling 1 - Possession (Ball Control) SKL 06 Combined 2 Defense 2-1st and 2nd Defender (Pressure and Cover) DEF 02 3 Passing 1 - Support (Movement off the Ball) SKL 01 Combined 4 Tactics 1 - Team Shape on Offense TAC 01 Game 1 5 Finishing 1 - Striking the Ball SKL 10 Combined 6 GK 1 - Handling and Distribution GK 01 Game 2 7 Passing 2 - Penetration Behind the Defense SKL 02 Combined 8 Defense 3 - Small Groups (Pressure, Cover and Balance) DEF 03 Game 3 9 Dribbling 2 - Penetration (Individual Attacking) SKL 07 Combined 10 GK 2 - Footwork and Proper Diving Technique GK 02 Game 4 11 Finishing 2 - Finishing from Combination Play SKL 11 Combined 12 Tactics 2 - Team Shape on Defense TAC 02 Game 5 13 Passing 4 - Striking and Receiving Lofted Balls SKL 04 Combined 14 Defense 4 - Winning the Ball Back Early DEF 04 Game 6 15 Dribbling 3 - First Touch SKL 08 Combined 16 GK 3 - Handling the Breakaway GK 03 Game 7 17 Tactics 3 - Switching the Point of Attack TAC 03 Combined 18 Receiving Aerial Balls (incl Heading) SKL 13 Game 8 ** Coaches: Please note that the sequence and schedule is subject to change. Please check the Coach Resources area on our website weekly for revised schedule, session guide sheets, and up-to-date session plans.

U14 Session List / Sequence -- DRAFT ** Spring Travel 2013 U14 Session Topic ID # 1 Dribbling 2 - Penetration (Individual Attacking) SKL 07 Combined 2 Defense 2-1st and 2nd Defender (Pressure and Cover) DEF 02 3 Passing 1 - Support (Movement off the Ball) SKL 01 Combined 4 Tactics 2 - Team Shape on Defense TAC 02 Game 1 5 Finishing 2 - Finishing from Combination Play SKL 11 Combined 6 GK 1 - Handling and Distribution GK 01 Game 2 7 Defense 3 - Small Groups (Pressure, Cover and Balance) DEF 03 Combined 8 Dribbling 3 - First Touch SKL 08 Game 3 9 Restarts 2 - Corner Kicks and Direct/Indirect TAC 05 Combined 10 Defense 4 - Winning the Ball Back Early DEF 04 Game 4 11 GK 2 - Footwork and Proper Diving Technique GK 02 Combined 12 Passing 2 - Penetration Behind the Defense SKL 02 Game 5 13 Passing 4 - Striking and Receiving Lofted Balls SKL 04 Combined 14 GK 3 - Handling the Breakaway GK 03 Game 6 15 Receiving Aerial Balls (incl Heading) SKL 13 Combined 16 Tactics 3 - Switching the Point of Attack TAC 03 Game 7 17 Dribbling 4- Moves, Creativity and Deception SKL 09 Combined 18 Passing 5 - Support (Movement off the Ball 2) SKL 05 Game 8 ** Coaches: Please note that the sequence and schedule is subject to change. Please check the Coach Resources area on our website weekly for revised schedule, session guide sheets, and up-to-date session plans.

TOPIC: Session Plan Symbols AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: Symbols / Legend Technical 1 Warm Up player movement 2 ball movement 3 Small Sided 1 Activity field / grid dribbling note dimensions! 2 ball in air 3 Expanded cones goals 1 Small Sided shot end zones Activity 2 players 3 movement emphasis N "target", coach or neutral player(s) 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Passing 1 - Support (Movement off ball) AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 01 Technical 15 yds x 15 yds Numbers passing in sequence 1 Technical: body position when passing, Warm Up 2 1 (1 passes to 2, 2 passes to 3, etc) good directional first touch, weight and 4 or 5 players in grid accuracy of the pass After passing player runs to touch 2 Movement off the ball - supporting 4 one of the cones defining the angles and proper recv'g body position 3 grid. After a few minutes progress to take pass across body to touching two, then three cones 3 Player recognition of being an after pass. available target/option - communicate Small Sided 30 x 30 grid 4 v 2, no GK 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Activity how it effects possession small goal target 4 players must make 4 passes min.- for offense each player must touch ball 2 Angles of support and effective before team can shoot distance from teammate (runs) large goal target for defense score on ground only 3 Illustrate good supporting runs - stress Progression: 2 touch mobility as well as shape (wide and deep) Expanded 50 x 30, divide into 3 "zones" 4 v 4 + GKs, 3 zones, large goals 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Small Sided how it effects possession Activity Players must stay in their zone, Weight and accuracy of pass. creating a numbers up situation 2 Penetration: QUICK! GK GK in the attacking third for the offense. Possession is the priority 3 Support and mobility - make a good Long, narrow field will place supporting run emphasis on penetration 4 Width - upon recognition get wide 5 Improvisation - be creative Progression: limit to 2 touch s should be run on half field 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation: 3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on Penetration immediately after transition

TOPIC- Passing 2 - Penetration AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 02 Technical 50 yds long x 30 yds wide Combination passing - 4 players in 1 Technical: body position when passing, Warm Up yellow bibs, good directional first touch, weight and Adjacent grid 4 players in blue bibs accuracy of the pass working the same activity 2 Movement off the ball - supporting angles and proper recv'g body position Move to support after pass - 3 Angles of support and effective "Make it look like soccer" distance from teammate (runs) One or two touch - ball 4 Player recognition of being an does not stop moving! available target/option Small Sided 50 yds long x 30 yds wide plus endzones 3 v 3 to endzones 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Activity how it effects possession Look for opportunities to penetrate Weight and accuracy of pass. (penetration beyond defender - 2 Penetration: QUICK! generally forward). Discuss Possession is the priority risk vs safety, and where on the field 3 Support and mobility - make a good these are considerations supporting run Must RECEIVE ball in endzone 4 Width - upon recognition get wide to score 5 Improvisation - be creative Expanded 50 yds long x 30 yds wide plus endzones 4 v 4 plus neutral 1 Same points from above - Small Sided to endzones more discussion on risk vs safety Activity N (see top sheet) More options for penetrating passes - encourage quick decisions! Neutral player limited to one or two touch Must RECEIVE ball in endzone to score 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation: 3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on Penetration immediately after transition

TOPIC- Passing 3 - Wall Passes and Takeovers AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 03 Technical Dutch Square: Players to look for opportunities to 1 Stress good techniques for passing Warm Up Half the players in create wall passes and other and receiving: (see top sheet for and half out of the passing combinations. passing and receiving coaching points) 30 x30 grid. Start with out players with Demonstrate a wall pass for the ball - serve to players newer players (one touch return pass 2 Verbal and eye contact - communicate! inside. Emphasize this drill to be done 3 Discuss patience and timing of passes at GAME SPEED Small Sided 30 x 30 grid Assist players in recognizing when 1 Receive ball while moving and make Activity combine passes with teammates. directional first touch 2 v 2 plus neutral player Demonstrate wall pass, take over, 2 Verbal and eye contact - communicate! and overlaps (see top sheet) Head up and check shoulders Neutral Insist on good technique 3 Discuss patience and timing of passes Expanded 45 x 30 grid Emphasize awareness during 1 Demonstrate disguise and deception Small Sided this activity. Freeze method may when making pass - don't "broadcast" Activity 3 v 3 or be useful in illustrating how 4 v 4 plus effective runs are made and 2 Receive ball while moving and make GK GK neutral player (opt'l) what players are to look for in directional first touch with GKs creating attacking opportunities. 3 Verbal and eye contact - communicate! Progression: limit to 2 touch 4 Head up and check shoulders - know who is moving to receive pass 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on quick vs rushed passing decisions

TOPIC- Striking and Receiving Lofted Balls AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 04 Technical 10 x 40 lanes Improve ball striking - shape of foot, 1 Emphasize good body position and Warm Up run lanes simultaneously striking area of foot (insole or laces) follow through. Pairs - pass to partner in "box" at Strike the ball while it's moving - 2 Shape of feet - lock ankle of kicking foot, other end of lane - Head down and focus on ball plant foot - toe pointed toward target control within box! at moment of contact. 3 Lofted (or driven) balls are PASSES - Accuracy comes from Progression: Other Foot! use verbal / eye contact communication good technique Small Sided 10 20 10 2 v 2 soccer tennis Opportunity to get players 1 Reinforce technical points from above Activity comfortable with controlling Team A serves to aerial balls. Receiving player 2 Soft first touch to control - use all 20 Team B with drop kick must control with limited parts of body or dead ball kick bounces allowed (1, 2 or 3), and 3 Team communication - verbal then return ball in air to limited bounces opposing zone. Point scored when 4 Good opportunity to discuss the allowed in end zone control is lost or too many bounces benefits of juggling at home / with friends no bounce zone Expanded 3 v 2 wing play Coach starts play by passing to 1 Attackers in box - move to create Small Sided Half -field simulation wing player who then dribbles space and always be ready to receive Activity w/ GK toward corner and crosses. (Decision- lofted or driven) 2 Quality of service - on target / good pace GK Coach serves ball to start - defender Discuss early vs late crosses 3 Encourage creativity as players try 1 or 2 touch moves on kick to make space or take shot shot? Emphasize one touch to finish >> rotate players and or pass to teammate in box switch sides 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Passing 5 - Support (Movement off the Ball 2) AGE- U10/U12 Session ID: ASA SKL 05 Technical Dutch Circle - Emphasize that this drill needs to be 1 Quality first touch - directional Warm Up half the players in / done at "game speed" - high work rate half on the circle 2 Head up - be aware of players and Demonstrate that a pass on the space Inside player receives ground is easier to control and 3 Communication: verbal / eye contact ball, controls and saves time! moves, passes to different outside plyr Switch after 3 minutes, repeat or use variation (head ball, body, etc) Small Sided 3 v 3, 5 goal game 2 minute intervals - aerobic 1 Quality first touch - directional Activity maintain triangle shape - don't "hide" 2 Head up - be aware of players and Point for a completed behind defenders. Move to support space pass through a goal after making pass! 3 Communication: verbal / eye contact to a teammate - be ready to receive ball! Point out "space" and passing options 4 Encourage creativity! Expanded 4 v 4 to two goals Emphasize width and depth of shape 1 Recognize and use space - pass and Small Sided each end (passing options - move defenders) move to space (mobility) Activity Field should be 2 Maintain shape to support the play wider than length - Decision-making - Pass or dribble? (width and depth) emphasize width of shape Penetrating passes - quick runs 3 Quality passing on ground - Progression - Add Neutral Player Be aware of pace on ball v 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 Call offsides during all scrimmages!

TOPIC- Dribbling 1- Possession AGE- U10/U12 Session ID: ASA SKL 06 Technical Dribble in Grid Players will need to be aware of 1 Keep the ball close and Warm Up through gates who/what is around them, esp under control during knockout phase 2 Use all surfaces of BOTH feet Any sequence - not through same gate Player accellerate after passing a 3 Keep head up (clarify"up")- check twice - keep count! gate, alternate speed to next gate shoulders- be aware of movement and space Add knockout - 10 4 Change speed and direction toe taps to re-enter Small Sided 15 x 30 1 v 1 to end zones Change speed and direction, 1 Keep the ball close and Activity protect ball (demonstrate shielding) under control D Player passes to 2 Change speed and direction O player, then Demonstrate moves - get defender to advantage defends goal zone moving, then move across his 3 Protect the ball - shield if direction. See top sheet for necessary then turn O Player must dribble descriptions. (Demonstrate shield!) through end zone Emphasize possession rather than to score reckless penetration Expanded 3 v 3 plus neutral Movemement without the ball is 1 Decision - pass vs dribble Small Sided to end zones essential - once player has passed Activity Must dribble into move immediately! 2 Recognize space - pass end zone to score and move to space N Move to give player with the ball (variation: can only options; be ready to receive ball; 3 Transition - react quickly, pass laterally or back, communicate! all players play D, play O 30 x 40 emphasizes forward dribbling) 4 Shield to protect ball 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Dribbling 2 - Individual Attacking (Penetration) AGE- U10 / U12 Session ID: ASA SKL 07 Technical Dribble in Grid Players will need to be aware of 1 Keep the ball close and Warm Up through gates who/what is around them, esp under control during knockout phase 2 Use all surfaces of BOTH feet, Any sequence - not change speed and direction through same gate Dribble with both feet, all surfaces 3 Keep head up - look around and twice - keep count! be aware of movement / space Progression - outside of foot only, Add knockout - 10 left foot only, left then right, etc toe taps to re-enter Small Sided 1 v 1 to two goals Change speed and direction, 1 Keep the ball close and Activity (corner goals) protect ball (demonstrate shielding) under control D Player passes to 2 Change speed and direction O player, then Demonstrate moves - get defender to advantage - try moves! defends goals moving, then move across his 3 Protect the ball - shield if direction. See top sheet for necessary then turn O Player: descriptions. Dribble thru = 3 Player must perform a "move" pass thru = 1 before scoring Expanded 4 v 4 to end zones Movemement without the ball is 1 Decision - pass vs dribble Small Sided essential - once player makes a pass Activity they need to make supporting 2 Recognize options, verbal and eye run immediately! contact with target player Progression: Only pass laterally 3 Transition - react quickly, or backward! Move to give player with the ball all players play defense, Must dribble into options; be ready to receive ball; all players play offense end zone to score communicate! 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Dribbling 3 - First Touch AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 08 Technical 6 x 6 square Outside player passes to player 1 Technical: body position when receiving, Warm Up b inside box, who receives and passes good directional first touch, take 1 1 player in grid, to next outside player. After pass, ball across body (demonstrate) 2 players outside player outside box runs to new 2 position and preps to receive. 2 Players need to be ready to receive ball - 3 60 seconds, rotate Develop quick recognition of on toes, knees slightly bent, balanced a passing option - good first touch Progression - sets up good delivery of next pass 3 Head up - check for player position for One Touch passing next pass Small Sided b 20 x 30 grid Receiving player to make decision 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Activity a to turn and dribble or pass back to how it affects possession 2 v 1, receive and turn "a". Both require good first touch or to dribble or "b" and need to be directional. 2 Directional first touch away b works give and go Do not "stop" ball! from pressure, or quick return pass a combination with return pass to "a". Player "a" does not advance past 3 Players need to check shoulders to Dribble over line line to support know where defender is ("Can I turn?") under control = goal Expanded 5 v 2 (or 3) to two Numbers up game will increase 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Small Sided goals each end passing and receiving opportunities how it effects possession Activity while still incorporating pressure. 30 x 40 2 Weight and accuracy of pass affects quality of first touch Field should be wider than length - 3 Directional first touch away emphasize width of from pressure, or quick return pass shape Progression: limit to 2 touch 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on Directional first touch under control v

TOPIC- Moves, Creativity and Deception AGE- U10/U12 Session ID: ASA SKL 09 Technical 15 x 15 Rondo (or Tiki-Taka) Good passing is the key - it sets 1 Quality one touch - set up next player Warm Up grid Groups of 4 or 5 up the next player's ability to with quick, well weighted pass players - one touch deliver another quality pass. 2 Eye contact and verbal communication Smaller passing. Emphasize quick play and 3 Be on balls of toes and balancedfor older After 5 minutes add a encourage creativity! ready to receive ball players defender. 4 Attempt to deceive the defender with Groups can be larger or smaller, feints and neutral body position Rotate defender when but no less than 3 passing and prior to pass. Don't broadcast! a player loses ball one defender Small Sided 30 x 30 grid Encourage players to dribble out of 1 Check shoulders - be aware of player Activity 5 v 2 keepaway trouble using moves demonstrated movement and available space. (can be 4 v 2) before activity. Add goals at each end 2 Change of direction and speed when after 5 minutes, Encourage the players to feint pass dribbling after which numbers to move the defense away from 3 Communication - verbal and eye contact up team will need 4 intended target player passes before shot 3 Progression - minimum 3 or 4 touch Coach can give points for creativity! Expanded 5 v 5 "Four Corners" Each team plays to all four goals - 1 Remind players to check shoulders Small Sided 45 x 45 with multi-directional aspect will and be aware of player movement Activity 6 x 6 grid "goals" challenge players to react and and opportunities in corners adapt quickly to the constantly changing situation. 2 React quickly on recognition of transition Dribble into goal Keep the ball moving - continue play is 1 point after scoring. Don't Stop! 3 Encourage creativity and deception - 45 x 45 Receive pass in goal multi-directional aspect is 5 points 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Finishing 1 - Striking the Ball AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 10 Technical 10 x 30 lanes Improve ball striking - shape of foot, 1 Emphasize good body position - head Warm Up run lanes simultaneously striking area of foot (insole or laces) over ball (Toe-Knee-Chest_nut) Pairs - shoot through cones to partner Strike the ball while it's moving - 2 Shape of feet - lock ankle of kicking foot, Head down and focus on ball plant foot - toe pointed toward target Develop power and at moment of contact. accuracy through 3 Power generated through good contact development of Progression: Other Foot! and follow through - NOT wild leg "clean" strikes swinging Small Sided breakaway player 1 v 1 breakaway Develop shot while dribbling at 1 Reinforce technical points from above Activity shoots before cones Half -field simulation speed. Decision on when to shoot w/ GK based on closing defender & GK. 2 Aim shot to far post - decide on high Attacker needs to check shoulders or low shot GK Coach serves ball and be aware of approaching 3 Head up - awareness, then head down to start - defender defender and maneuver for shot. on ball to focus moves on kick 4 Discuss "quick" vs "rushed" shot Progression: Other Foot! Expanded 3 v 2 wing play Coach starts play by passing to 1 Attackers in box - move to create Small Sided Half -field simulation wing player who then dribbles space and always be ready to receive Activity w/ GK toward corner and crosses. 2 Quality of service - on target / good pace GK Coach serves ball Discuss early vs late crosses to start - defender 3 Encourage creativity as players try 1 or 2 touch moves on kick Emphasize one or two touches to make space or take shot shot? to finish >> rotate players and switch sides 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Finishing 2 - Finishing from Combination Play AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 11 20 x 20 grid Technical outside of penalty box Can be run with or without GK - tell 1 Emphasize good body position - head Warm Up your players to "explode" out of the over ball (Toe-Knee-Chest_nut) Players are numbered grid to make the wall pass. GK and dribble inside Improve ball striking - shape of foot, 2 Shape of feet - lock ankle of kicking foot, box - when their # striking area of foot (insole or laces) plant foot - toe pointed toward target is called they complete Strike the ball while it's moving - a wall pass with Head down and focus on ball 3 Power generated through good contact target and shoot at moment of contact. and follow through - NOT wild leg (2 touch max) Progression: Other Foot! swinging Small Sided 2 v 2 plus neutral Develop quick shot with minimal 1 Reinforce technical points from above Activity 30 long x 40 wide touches under pressure. w/ GKs 2 Aim shot to far post - decide on high GK Emphasize combination play! or low shot GK Full size goals each (wall pass, takeover, etc) 3 Head up - awareness, then head down end if possible or use on ball to focus cones / flags Variation - set up cones on wing 4 Discuss "quick" vs "rushed" shot N Neutral can't shoot, for "safe zone" -(no defenders) two touch max to encourage quality crossing. Expanded 4 v 4 plus neutral Develop quick shot with minimal 1 Attackers in box - move to create Small Sided 40 long x 40 wide touches under pressure and in a space and always be ready to receive Activity w/ GKs complex environment GK 2 Quality of service - on target / good pace GK Full size goals each Discuss early vs late crosses end if possible or use 3 Encourage creativity as players try cones / flags Progression - two touches to pass, to make space or take shot N Neutral can't shoot, one touch to finish two touch max 4 Emphasize shot accuracy over power 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:2-3 v 2-3

TOPIC- Receiving and Controlling Aerial Balls AGE- U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 13 Technical Dutch Circle - Emphasize that this drill needs to be 1 Emphasize good body position and Warm Up half the players in / done at game speed - high work rate! quality first touch (directional). half on the circle each with ball Hand toss from "outside" player 2 Head up - be aware of player movement Inside player receives will dictate body part used by and space. ball in air (tossed), inside player to control ball - vary! controls and moves 3 use verbal / eye contact communication to pass to available Switch inside and outside players, outside player repeat with variations Small Sided 5 20 5 4 v 2, 3 zone Serving and receiving lofted pass in 1 Player receiving ball should get in line Activity keepaway tight spaces will require good with flight of ball early. 30 x 20 technique at both ends. 2 Relaxed and balanced posture, on 20 2 defenders in middle Focus on receiver. If younger players balls of feet, knees bent zone attempt to have difficulty serving aerial pass, 3 Soft first touch to control - use all intercept lofted pass. have them throw the ball to parts of body Receivers in end zones opposite end zone. Progression: 4 Good opportunity to discuss the must keep ball under receiving player must one-touch benefits of juggling at home / with friends control & in bounds pass to teammate in end zone. Expanded 4 v 4 or 5 v 5 Playing to two goals will encourage 1 Use proper heading technique - see Small Sided Team handball- no GK use of width and decrease traffic session guide. Activity w/ two goals each end in front of goals. 2 Quality of service - on target / good pace Players pass with If ball touches ground, then team hands - two steps loses possession. 3 Advanced / older players: add a allowed when variation where they must receive receiving, Score with Progression: Any body part except a pass with body before handling. head ball only! feet to score. no bounce zone 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Passing and Receiving Basics AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA SKL 15 Technical Pairs gate passing Players working in pairs will 1 Quality first touch - directional Warm Up with one touch return naturally be forced to keep their pass through cone heads up and communicate to 2 Head up - be aware of players and gates on field get to their next gate. space 3 Communication: verbal / eye contact After passes move Emphasize the usefulness in a game 4 Players without ball need to to a different gate - situation of a quick return pass if move to receive ball. This is SUPPORT count passes made under close pressure! in 60 seconds Small Sided Team keep-away Movement without the ball is key 1 Quality first touch - directional Activity options!! 3 teams of 3 or 4 in for the possession teams to be grid - no goals successful in this drill. Point out 2 Head up - be aware of players and that they will need to move to space space Team A and B play and not "hide" behind defense 3 Communication: verbal / eye contact keep-away from C player to offer a passing option. - be ready to receive ball! until C wins ball - Movement must be quick so ball 4 rotate team combos carrier has at least two passing options! Expanded Numbers Up - Emphasizes the necessity to move 1 Recognize and use space - pass and Small Sided 6 v 3, 6 v 4, 5 v 2, etc into open space and anticipate move to space (stress mobility) Activity Adjust the size of field defensive movement. Movement without ball is SUPPORT 2 Offense - use as much space as possible Numbers up team Resist the urge to coach defensive to open the defense - width and depth must pass 3/4 times points during this session. The 3 Quality passing - on ground! before shot, defending defense will realize on their own Be aware of pace on ball ("weight") team may shoot the value of filling passing lanes. anytime 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Tactics 1 - Team Shape on Offense AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA TAC 01 Technical 30 yds x 30 yds Team passing - each team of 4 1 Technical: body position when passing, Warm Up 2 1 with a ball. Pass in and among the good directional first touch, weight and Teams of 4 in grid other team(s). accuracy of the pass (can be two or three 2 Movement off the ball - supporting 4 teams if you have Progression: must "split" the other angles and proper recv'g body position 3 3 colors of pinnies) team to complete a pass. to take pass across body Progression: two touch. 3 Player recognition of being an available target/option - communicate Small Sided 30 x 30 grid 4 v 2, no GK 1 Stress keeping diamond, or "kite" Activity shape when on attack. Tell players small goal target 4 players must make 4 passes min.- to get wide and make the field as for offense each player must touch ball large as possible while still giving before team can shoot ball carrier passing options. large goal target for defense score on ground only 2 Illustrate good supporting runs - stress Progression: 2 touch mobility as well as shape (wide and deep) (angles of support) Expanded 45 x 35, wider than long, two goals each end 4 v 4, no GKs 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Small Sided Place cones to simulate "halves" how it effects possession Activity Weight and accuracy of pass. All 4 players on a team MUST be in the attacking half for team to score 2 Stress keeping diamond, or "kite" shape when on attack. Tell players to expand team shape on attack. Progression: 3 pass minimum before shooting. 3 Width - upon recognition get wide s should be run on half field 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on Team Shape (width and depth) Make the field large on attack!

TOPIC- Tactics 2 - Team Shape on Defense AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA TAC 02 Technical > 2 grids adjacent Defense is numbers down in each 1 First and second defender principles - Warm Up 15 x 15 grid, and must work together to pressure and cover (review) > 2 v 1 in each grid, win the ball back. Attackers must Defender in grid with ball must 2 Stress good defensive body posturecomplete 2 passes pressure ball carrier while closing knees bent, on balls of feet, balanced then pass into passing lane, while second defender adjacent grid. must track the players in his grid 3 Emphasize the awareness of passing > Progression: 3 v 2, and be ready to react. lanes on defense and ANTICIPATE 4 v 2 (adjust area) attacker's passes Small Sided 30 x 30 grid Neutral player cannot dribble 1 Stress defender awareness of Activity forward attackers' options - passing lanes, 3 v 3 + neutral players making runs, etc, as a first step N Attacking team with neutral will toward anticipating the play. single goals each end require defenders to react quickly Occasionally freeze play and ask and get organized on defensive defenders "Where's the danger?" wide field will transition - stress communication! 2 Recognition of these factors will emphasize mobility inform defender actions! for defense Expanded 45 x 35, wider than long, two goals each end 4 v 4, no GKs 1 Keep defensive principles in mind Small Sided Place cones to simulate "halves" when using toaches' toolbox Activity All 4 players on a team MUST be in the attacking half for team to score. 2 Stress that the defense needs to TRY AND CALL OFFSIDES - REWARD recover behind ball quickly in transition- YOUR DEFENDERS! everyone plays defense! Progression: add attacking neutral player 3 Look for angles of recovery and team Progression: 3 pass minimum shape - organize quickly! before shooting. s should be run on half field 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2

TOPIC- Tactics 3 - Switching the Point of Attack AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA TAC 03 Technical 40 yds x 30 yds Team passing - each team of 4 1 Technical: body position when passing, Warm Up 2 1 with a ball. Pass in and among the good directional first touch, weight and Teams of 4 in grid other team(s). accuracy of the pass (can be two or three 2 Movement off the ball - supporting 4 teams if you have Progression: must "split" the other angles and proper recv'g body position 3 3 colors of pinnies) team to complete a pass. to take pass across body 3 Player recognition of being an Progression: two touch. available target/option - communicate Small Sided 40 yds x 30 yds Possession game - 4 passes before 1 Reinforce good technique - points Activity shot, and one outside player from first activity. 3 v 3 plus "outside" must touch the ball! players (1 each team, When team loses possession all 2 Encourage simple passes and stress each side) team members must do a "roll" possession as the priority Outside players do Progression: Score only on one 3 Illustrate good supporting runs - stress not defend other touch from outside player mobility as well as shape (width!) outside player Expanded 45 x 35, wider than long, two goals each end 4 v 4 + neutral, no GKs 1 Technical: passing and receiving, and Small Sided Place cones to simulate "halves" how it effects possession Activity N Weight and accuracy of pass. Neutral player cannot dribble forward 2 When a player in possession finds himself in trouble - encourage him to switch the ball ("change fields") Progression: 3 pass minimum before shooting. 3 Width - upon recognition get wide s should be run on half field 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 - Focus on Team Shape (width and depth) Make the field large on attack!

TOPIC- Defending 1 - Individual Defending (Pressure) AGE- U10/U12 Session ID: ASA DEF 01 Technical 1 v 1 - Pressure Work in a confined area - encourage 1 Speed and Angle of approach to Warm Up ball carrier to challenge defender player with the ball Pairs - Player 1 sends but focus on defense - not dribbling! 2 Good defensive stance: pass to partner, then - weight on balls of feet presses defensively Immediate pressure - close if - knees bent, good balance 10 x 20 attacker turns and shields - one foot slightly forward Switch after 20-30 (poke tackle with front foot!) seconds, goal or Patience! Don't over commit 3 Distance from player w/ ball ball out of bounds Small Sided 2 v 2 to single goals Coaches will need to review proper 1 Emphasize proper positioning Activity 1 v 1, 2 v 1, 2 v 2 defending technique for 1st and 2nd defenders 3 touch minimum for as well as body positioning, 2 Communication - cover player players with ball approach, and zonal vs man TELLS first defender what to do coverage (Top sheet) 3 "Hold""Push right/left" (emphasizes control "get ball" allowing defense Patience! Don't over commit to apply pressure) Expanded 4 v 4 w/ GKs Work on points above in dynamic 1 Transition from Offense to GK Small Sided setting. Players will need to quickly Defense - be aware of shape Activity Three goals each end - recognize what's happening and as a team field wider than length react. 2 Watch passing lanes! (lateral movement 3 Quick pressure on ball will is increased) force attacker's eyes down GK Patience! Don't over commit 4 Good defensive stance Pre- Demonstration: Penalties. Cover what is and what is not a penalty or foul. Cover indirect/direct free kicks. 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 Explain player roles on defense (wall options) and offense (set plays). Cover physical play, clean challenges and sportsmanship.

TOPIC- Defending 2 - Roles of First and Second Defend AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA DEF 02 Technical run lanes simultaneously Deliver and Defend Work on the fundamentals of 1 Approach fast, arrive slow Warm Up in Lanes getting into a good defensive 2 defenders v posture quickly. Curved runs, 2 Defensive posture -- on balls of feet, 1 offense player fast approach then slow as they knees bent, one foot slightly forward near player. On balls of feet with Defense passes to knees bent - ready to react! 3 Verbal communication -"I have ball!" offense and tries to One foot slightly forward - tackle "Push him outside / inside" prevent penetration with this foot. Small Sided 2 v 2 to small goals First and second defenders have 1 First and Second Defender roles Activity specific roles: first defender pressures the ball to force 2 Communication! Cover when to offensive players head down and switch decrease his vision. Second 3 Good defensive approach and defender is in supporting position posture - contain and delay! approximately 30 o behind First and 4 PATIENCE on defense is critical toward second offensive player. Expanded Numbers Down- Emphasize defending passing lanes 1 Curve runs to fill passing lanes Small Sided 6 v 4, 5 v 3, etc first, then the ball carrier. Tell DELAY Activity Adjust the size of field your players to "curve" their runs 2 Defensive posture when pressing to fill passing lanes as they pressure the ball - low, on balls of feet Numbers up team the ball. In order to do this there 3 Emphasize the importance of must pass 3/4 times MUST be communication between "work rate" on defense, as well as before shot, defending defenders and an awareness of anticipating ball movement team may shoot where the offensive players are 4 Body position to goal side of anytime (emulate AND where they are moving to. threat - defend "danger zone"! outlet pass- 2 goals) "Defense is 50% physical and 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 90% mental." - Bob Hazelwood

TOPIC- Defending 3 - Defending in Small Groups AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA DEF 03 Teach defense like you mean it! Soccer is a physical game. 1 Technical - fast approach, slow arrival. Technical 2 v 2 with "target" Ball is delivered from defenders to Defensive posture: knees bent, on balls Warm Up goal (ball on a cone to attackers. Defenders approach of feet, one foot slightly ahead. is good) and defend using good shape and Curved approach run! communication 2 First and second defender roles: First defender pressures, second defender provides cover (show positioning) 20 x 35 3 Communicate: second defender TELLS the Progression: 2 v 2 plus 1 first defender to "get ball", then "push right"/"push left" Small Sided 3 v 3 to single large goals (6 yds) 1 Reinforce roles of 1st, 2nd defender, Activity (and 3rd defender if situation presents) Field is wider than long, req'g Shape - compress/compactness 30 yds long x 40 yds defenders toward flanks and 2 Introduce concepts of when to pressure/ wide (wider field) provide balance delay (1st def), and cover and balance by 2nd and 3rd defender. Visual cue for 1 point for goal, 5 points if 1st def - ball carrier head up or down? defenders are "split" by a pass, 3 Technical - communication by second 10 points if ball is dribbled into goal. defender to first defender Expanded 4 v 4 + 1 to two large goals (6 yds) 1 Focus on roles of 3rd defender - Small Sided (5 v 4), formation - 3-1+1 shift toward ball on flank, provide Activity BALANCE by squeezing toward center and 40 yds long x 50 yds Field is wider than long, req'g watch for offensive player movement - N wide (wider field) defenders to shift toward flanks and deny passing lanes - compactness provide balance 2 Patience and discipline on defense - decide on who is the least threat 1 point for goal, 5 points if 3 Technical - 1st def approach and body, defenders are "split" by a pass, 2nd def communicates with 1st def 10 points if ball is dribbled into goal. to maintain good compact shape Closest to ball is the 1st defender 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 Second closest is the 2nd defender, there may be multiple 2nd defenders!

TOPIC- Defending 4 - Winning the Ball Back Early AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA DEF 04 Teach defense like you mean it! Soccer is a physical game. 1 Technical - fast approach, slow arrival. Technical 2 v 2 with "target" Ball is delivered from defenders to Curved approach run! Warm Up goal (ball on a cone to attackers. Defenders approach is good) and defend using good shape and 2 Review first and second defender roles communication (pressure and cover) - defenders must work together! Attackers must knock ball off cone 3 Emphasize that the cover player needs 20 x 35 to score. to be aware of passing lanes - don't get "split" Small Sided 3 v 3 with endzones Coach to serve ball in air - will 1 Communication between defenders Activity 30 yds x 40 yds require attacker to control ball is crucial. First defender needs to wide (narrow field) quickly, and give D chance to press. pressure ball carrier closely to force his Encourage aggressive defensive eyes down and take away passing Coach serves ball play - win ball back quickly! options. Cover players need to read deep to attacking the pressure and deny outlet pass. team. Each team 1 point for goal, 5 points if starts in own half. defense wins ball back in 2 If attackers control, then defense will attackers' zone need to recover and defend endzone Expanded 4 v 4 or 5 v 5 Coach serving ball to various parts 1 Focus on roles of 3rd defender - Small Sided Half field simulation- of defensive area. Discuss when shift toward ball on flank, provide Activity expanded version of defense should attack (press) and BALANCE by squeezing toward center and small-sided activity. when it's more appropriate to watch for offensive player movement - Coach serves ball to delay and cover. deny passing lanes - compactness start. Vary direction and depth of service. Deep ball or difficult to control balls 2 Once pressure player is identified will be good opportunities to press. cover players need to react to deny Attackers score by Cover players deny outlet! passing lanes / outlet options dribbling over half Closest to ball is the 1st defender 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 Second closest is the 2nd defender, Third defender provides "balance"

TOPIC: GK 1 - Handling and Distribution AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA GK 01 Technical run lanes simultaneously 8 x 20 lanes All players should participate in GK 1 Catching basics: ball above waist use Warm Up sessions. Players should all be "W" shape, below waist pinkies together Pairs - throw and familiar with basic GK concepts. (see session notes) catch with partner. 2 Body posture - prepare to receive Alternate throws ball before it arrives! On balls of feet, and rolls to partner Progression: knees bent, relaxed and balanced. Progress to punt Keepers can try and "score" on each 3 Quick footwork required to get into and catch - short then other using cones as goals. Adjust position - don't reach for ball! longer distances. size of lanes as needed. Small Sided 4 v 2 plus GKs Numbers up team always on attack - 1 Reinforce catching/ shot stopping Activity 30 x 45 long rotate 2 defensive players frequently. basics from above. 2 GK can generate quick counter-attack GK starts with ball - GK should try and recover quickly from good distribution, but don't GK GK 1 point for throw after shot and distribute to force a throw to covered player. to player in own half, available player. Possession is 3 Usually distribution to side opposite 5 points for throw the priority, while looking for shot origin will be more open for to player in penetration opportunity. distribution to teammate. attacking half Expanded 4 v 4 plus GKs Normal small-sided scrimmage. 1 GK throws: Small Sided with neutral Once GK has possession he should Roll is preferred for short distribution Activity look to distribute quickly. If no as ball can be brought under control 40 x 45 wide options for penetration roll to quickly. Overhand throw - review GK GK players wide. session notes for technical points. If possible use two N full-size goals, Encourage shooting from all over 2 Make sure GKs are getting into the otherwise use poles field - generate as many touches for ready position before the shot is taken, or cones for second GKs as possible. and are properly positioned goal. relative to the net. 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 FOCUS ON KEEPERS!

TOPIC: GK 2 - Footwork and Proper Diving Technique AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA GK 02 Technical Each player with a Three progressions: 1 Coaches will need to demonstrate the Warm Up ball, move within Self toss and catch, - Yell "Keeper!" proper techniques! grid performing Bounce and catch while moving, (see Session Guide) various activities. tell players to shuffle or skip 2 Body posture - prepare to receive Punch juggle - Count reps, (contest) ball before it arrives! On balls of feet, Can add cones to grid- knees bent, relaxed and balanced. tell players not to step All players should participate in GK 3 Focus on ball, but be aware of player on the cones! sessions. Players should all be movement around you. (add'l footwork) familiar with basic GK concepts. Small Sided Players in pairs with First Progression - both players 1 Reinforce catching/ shot stopping Activity one ball, about seated on ground facing each other. basics from above. 8-10 feet apart. (Focus on where and how body should contact ground) 2 Land on side / shoulder blade, NOT Players deliver ball Second Progression - both players chest or stomach, or arms. Do not to partner to one kneeling upright facing each other. use hands to break the fall! side then the other. Third Progression - standing 3 Do not point fingers at ball - no jammed (Collapse dive). Do not land fingers! on stomach, chest or arms Expanded 10 15 10 1 v 1 Goalie Wars When catching the ball, the hands 1 Work on handling and throwing Small Sided variation always lead, keeping the body technical points, as well as Activity moving forward. When the GK proper diving. 35 x 20 wide cannot catch the ball with his hands 2 Quick recovery and anticipation of (adjust as needed) instruct him to punch / parry the ball opponent's throw. GK toss or roll to wide opponent's end zone. 3 Get the players comfortable going Ball must bounce at Encourage GKs to be creative and to ground. Most will be afraid that coach least once before disguise direction of throws. it will hurt, but will find that when end zone to score done correctly it does not! 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 FOCUS ON KEEPERS! neutral zone

TOPIC: GK 3 - Handling the Breakaway AGE- U10/U12/U14 Session ID: ASA GK 03 Technical Each player with a Three progressions: 1 Coaches will need to demonstrate the Warm Up ball, move within Self toss and catch, - Yell "Keeper!" proper techniques! grid performing Bounce and catch while moving, (see Session Guide) various activities. tell players to shuffle or skip 2 "W" catch, scoop catch, collapse Dribble and Smother - Players dive, communication and awareness Can add cones to grid- dribble in space until coach signals instruct players to then players collapse dive and 3 Focus on ball, but be aware of player avoid the cones! cover ball. movement around you. (add'l footwork) About 5 minutes for each activity Small Sided 8 x 25 lanes 1 v 1 breakaway simulation 1 Quick approach by GK in "ready" Activity GK serves ball position to attacker and Prohibit contact between keepers 2 Land on side / shoulder, NOT closes quickly. and field players. chest or stomach, or arms. GKs do not Attacker attempts to use hands to break the fall when run lanes simultaneously dribble past or going to ground. shoot (on ground). All players should participate in GK 3 Hands down and out to the side, palms Players rotate ends. sessions. Players should all be facing ball - no jammed fingers! familiar with basic GK concepts. Expanded 4 v 4 incl GKs Breakaway / Through-Pass Game 1 Review handling and throwing Small Sided zone game GK starts with ball and distributes technical points, as well as Activity 45 long x 35 wide to teammate in center zone. Team proper diving. (adjust as needed) must try and find "breakout" pass 2 GKs need to anticipate play and be GK Players must stay in into attacking zone. Attacker aggressive. Attack the breakaway GK their zone until pass can't enter the zone until ball does - player and cut down his angle quickly! from teammate - 1 call OFFSIDES. Only one attacker 3 Get the players comfortable going attacker can then allowed in attacking third! to ground. Most will be afraid that enter attacking zone - it will hurt, but will find that when no defenders! done correctly it does not! 6 v 6 incl GKs Formation:3-2 v 3-2 FOCUS ON KEEPERS! offsides line