Topic: Passing and Receiving for Possession Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Small Sided Game Exp. Small Sided Game Groups of 3 Passing & Receiving: 12 Players divided into 4 Groups of 3 3 Players pass and move with one soccer ball 3 touch: receive, set & pass 2 touch: receive & pass 1 touch: pass 3 seconds max in one area. Throughout this exercise all players shall be in constant communication. Time 15 minutes 4v4 to Four Small Goals: In a 30x35 yd. grid with two small 3 feet cone goals on each of the 35 yard lines, near each corner. Each team defends and attacks two goals. If playing with 4 players, the attacking shape should be a diamond. If attacking with five players, the attacking shape should be a 3-2 or 2-1-2. Time 15 minutes 5v5/6v6 to Six Goal Game: Players divided in two teams Play 6v6 with six goals located on end lines; each team attacks & defends three. Teams score points by dribbling or passing through goals. Dribble goal located in center = 1 point Pass through either goal near sideline = 1 point Pass through either goal near sideline from change of point of attack = 3 points Time 20 minutes Passing Technique of passing o locked ankle, toe up o eyes on ball at instant of contact, follow through to partner o strike ball solid through the middle, knees bent and balanced Passing accuracy and weight of pass Receiving Technique of receiving Keep eyes on ball Select, present, and relax the controlling surface Receive sideways on so you have better vision of the field Receive ball away from pressure and toward supporting options Importance of first touch to control and prepare the ball Turn and change direction with one touch Team Supporting Shape Possession vs. Penetration Keep possession-speed of play Proper angle and timing of support Clear Communication Demand the ball To alert of attacking options To alert of defensive pressure Game Coaching Pts. Play in 55x80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers.
Topic: Using Your First Touch to Escape Pressure Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. In and Out: Passing and receiving In a 30x30 yard grid, the coach separates the technique players into 2 groups. A group of players, the Proper 1 st touch (preparation Outsiders without soccer balls, spread out touch) around the perimeter of the grid. The Insiders are the group with soccer balls. o do not stop the ball The Insiders players dribble around o prep touch to pass and look for an outside player to pass Vision to locate outside their soccer ball to. players The Outsiders player now dribbles in and becomes an Inside player while the former Inside player finds a place on the Outside. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. Recognize early which direction 4v4 or 5v5 to End Zones: to go with the ball Two teams try to score by dribbling or Proper 1 passing the ball to a teammate running into st touch (preparation touch) the opponent s end zone (created with o do not stop the ball discs). The player can score by dribbling o prep touch to pass into the end zone or receiving by timing Speed of support and mobility his/her run into the end zone. and finding good spaces to Coach: Stress recognizing opportunities receive the ball and timing of passes and receiving the ball Take a picture of the field and into space make early decisions Exp. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 5v5 or 6v6 with GK s: In a 50x60 yard area with goals, two teams of 5 or 6 players with goalkeepers will try to keep the integrity of their attacking shape by creating good angles and effective angles of support, staying wide and making penetrating runs while in possession of the soccer ball. Recognize visual cues such as: o Supporting positions o Defending pressure o Runs Type of pass or dribble used to connect (to penetrate or to possess) Speed of decision making Quality of the communication Game Coaching Pts. Play in 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers.
Topic: When to Dribble and When to Pass Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Dribbling Square: In a defined grid, half the players stand outside the perimeter, each without a ball. Players with balls are in the middle of the grid and start by dribbling to outside players. Small Sided Game Exp. Small Sided Game Dribble from one side to the other and execute a takeover Dribble from your line past middle & make a pass. After the pass, press the dribbler At the middle, execute a 1v1 move, accelerate and pass Throughout this exercise all players shall be 4v4/5v5 Attacking Gates (20 min): Players divided into two teams Play 5v5 with a series of small gates on the field. Teams score points by dribbling through gates. Dribble field gate = 1 point Dribble goal line gate = 3 points Dribble field gate & pass thru goal 5v5/6v6 to Four Goals (20 min): Players divided in two teams Play 6v6 with four goals located on end lines; each team attacks & defends two. Teams score points by dribbling or passing through goals. Dribble goal on end line = 3 points Pass goal on end line = 1 point Dribbling Keep your head up and use peripheral vision Change of direction and speed Use arms for balance and protection Once you beat an opponent; accelerate Cues: Identification of visual cues o 1v1 no defender behind o Free space in front of dribbler o Near the attacking area Identification of verbal cues o take space, time, take him on Shielding Dribblers maintain their body between the ball and the defender Passing & Receiving Proper technique of passing and receiving the ball (first touch) Disguise and Deception of the pass; selection of proper striking surface Quality of the pass; proper weight Speed of play Possession vs. penetration Quick positioning for support providing good attacking shape Team communication Game Coaching Pts. Play in 55 x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers.
Topic: Defending (Pressure and Cover) Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Partners with a Ball : Players pass to member of other color and move to receive return pass Activity 2 Activity 3 after 5-8 yard pass: press sideways on & send opponent opposite direction of his first touch after 5-8 yard pass: press sideways on & try to gain possession of ball with block tackle, poke tackle, body or shoulder close down slow down get down stay down 2v2 w/small goals(20 min): Each field shall have 10 players; 2v2 on the field and 3 players waiting for next duel. After 2v2 a player goes back to original starting position and other player starts on opposite side. This allows players to have many different partners throughout. Play with Offsides Approx. 20 yd. x 15 yd. 4v4-5v5 to 4 Goals: The midfield line is the restraining line (offside line). Each team attempts to score in one of the 2 goals opposite them. Work with one of the teams to help them maintain the flat shape of the defending action. Play with Off- sides Pressing Defender Speed of approach-approach fast arrive slow Angle of approach-we want to direct the player one way on the field, take away option of advancing forward Body shape-knees bent, on balls of feet, one foot slightly angled in front of other foot Decision to delay and/or to win possession of the ball Covering defender 2 nd defenders must recognize their responsibilities to cover the 1 st defender as the ball is traveling to opponent (1 st attacker) Be positioned so that if the 1 st defender gets beat with the dribble, you can become the 1 st defender immediately Cover dangerous space between 1 st defender and you; cannot allow a penetrating pass to split you and the 1 st defender! Stay connected to 1 st defender Communication with 1 st defender Visual cues to regain ball Type of first touch from opponent Heavy touch, step in and win it Close touch, respect play Pop up, step in and win it Read the first touch and decide quickly Game Coaching Pts. Play in a 55 x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers.
Topic: Training the Goalkeeper for Shot Stopping Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Basket Catch/Front Smother Set feet for shot GKs in net with coach tossing underhand 2 sounded catch with pace a hard ball into their mid/low Momentum coming forward section for basket catch. Then downwards Hands in front of body towards feet Body high then low GKs in a line, front smother a stationary ball one after the other using Secure ball then bring to proper technique. Then coaches serving ground in staggered feet low hard ball on ground to GKs. stance Shots from 12-15 yds. out driving low hard shots towards the GK. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 2v2 +1 to Goals Two teams of two players each attacking and defending one goal with a goalkeeper. Neutral player plays for whatever team has possession. Set feet for shot Front smother on low, hard driven shots towards feet Communication with field players Be on the ball line Exp. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 5v5 +5 on Deck to Goals Two teams of 5 attack and defend one goal with a goalkeeper. Game played to 1pt. Winning team stays on, team that was scored upon rotates to being the team on deck (surrounding the field) Proper technique when making a save Attack the ball, don t wait for it Organize defenders Game Coaching Pts. Play in a 55x80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers.
Topic: Shooting and Finishing Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Pass and Move: Split players into groups of 3 or 4 (color- Body position and balance. Eye on the ball at moment of contact coded). Each group has a ball, inter- Strike ball with ankle locked and passing within their group. All groups are hard bone on top of foot for in the same grid playing through each quick/power or with the inside of the foot for accuracy and other. (30x40 yard grid) placement Non-kicking foot directed at target Strike the center of the ball and follow through towards target landing on shooting foot 1 st touch Directional Preparation touch to release the shoot/pass Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 2v2+1/3v3+1 (includes GK s): Proper technique and body Two teams with two players each plus a control neutral player will try to create as many Placement vs. power shooting opportunities and score goals. Quality preparation touch The neutral player plays with the team in Proper selection of contact possession. surface Timing and shape of attacking runs Creativity and deception Rebounding Exp. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 5v5+1/6v6+1 (includes GK s): Two teams of 5 players each plus a Proper technique and body control neutral will play to score as many goals as Placement vs. power they can, taking as many shots and Quality preparation touch creating goal scoring opportunities. The Proper selection of contact neutral player will play with the team in surface possession and he can also score. Timing and shape of Encourage players to shoot from distance. attacking runs Creativity and deception Time:20 minutes Exp. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 7v7 or 8v8 Scrimmage Play in a 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with
Topic: Defending in Small Groups Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. 6v4: 6 players pass to each other consecutively maintaining possession. 4 defending players apply pressure to dispossess opponents. Version 1:Defender wins possession, finds a teammate who then dribbles ball out of grid Version 2:Defender wins possession, finds a teammate and then group of 4 attack small goals on either side of grid Small Sided Game Exp. Small Sided Game After 5-8 yard pass; press sideways on & try to gain possession of ball with block tackle, poke tackle, body, or shoulder Close down, slow down, get down, stay down 5v5 w/small goals: The midfield line is the restraining line (offside line). Each team attempts to score in one of the 2 goals opposite them. Work with one of the teams to help them maintain the flat shape of the defending action. Team Alignments: Red: 2-1-2 and White: 3-2 Play with Offside s Approx. 20 yd x 15 yd Pressing Defender Speed of approach- Approach fast arrive slow Angle of approach-we want to direct the player one way on the field, take away option of advancing forward Body shape-knees bent, on balls of your feet, one foot slightly angled in front of other foot Decision to delay and/or to win possession of the ball Covering defender 2 nd defender must recognize their responsibilities to cover the 1 st defender as the ball is traveling to opponent (1 st attacker) Be positioned so that if the 1 st defender gets beat with the dribble, you can become the 1 st defender immediately Cover dangerous space between 1 st defender and you: cannot allow a penetrating pass to split you and the 1 st defender! Stay connected to 1 st defender Communication with 1 st defender Communication Short & concise Energetic Commanding Empowering 5v5 or 6v6 + GK s to 4 Goals: On half field play 7v7 or 9v9 with a midfield restraining line (offside line). Each team attempts to score in one of the 2 goals opposite Visual cues to regain ball them. Work with one of the teams to help them Type of first touch from opponent maintain the flat shape of the defending action. Heavy touch, step in and win GK s defend two goals on their end line. it Close touch, respect play Play with off-side s on half a field. Pop up, step in and win it Read the first touch and decide quickly Balance, Compactness & Staying Game Coaching Pts. 7v7 or 8v8 Scrimmage Play in a 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with
Topic: Goalkeeping Training with the Team Technical Warm up Coaching Pts. Group Passing and Moving with GK s: Players will pass and move and the GK will call for the ball, and play it first with: Feet ( 2 touches) Scoop and throw Catch and throw Coach needs to work the techniques of catching and distributing the ball properly to the appropriate side/ player on the field How to receive and pass the ball What type of catch Body shape, balanced Lead with hands W hand position waist and above, pinky s together waist and below Highest point on high balls yelling Keeper Meet the ball, don t wait Types of throws: Bowl Baseball Sling Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. 3v3/4v4 + Bumpers (Stand by players) 3 Teams, two playing on serving as bumpers. As soon as one team scores the All of the above plus Starting position off line Communication bumper team is in playing. Coach the GK Shooting crossing position of and opportunities of goal scoring, as well GK as GK in attacking transition After a goal always start from the opposite GK Exp. Small Sided Game Coaching Pts. All of the above 4v4 +1/ 5v5+1 to Goals with GK s: Two teams of 5 players each plus a Quick, accurate distribution neutral will play to score as many goals as Be an option for a pass back they can, taking as many shots and creating goal scoring opportunities. The neutral player will play with the team in possession and he can also score. Encourage players to shoot from distance. Game Coaching Pts. 7v7 or 8v8 Scrimmage Play in a 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with