Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. All players in the space have a ball at their feet. Freely dribble throughout the space, performing individual moves. On coaches command players can perform: *Inside-Outside, Step-over & go, pull-push-go, outside cut, inside cut, etc.
Coaching Points
- Dribble with the outside of your foot to accelerate into open space with the ball away from your body (toe down, heel up)
- Dribble with the inside of your foot to change directions, or maintain possession closer to your body to keep it away from your opponents (heel down, toe up)
- Where: Into open space by changing direction and speed
- When: The moment space becomes available and I recognize that I can enter it
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Build a small "endzone" at each end of the field = 30W x 5L. Score by dribbling into the endzone. Players can only enter the endzone if they are dribbling the ball, or recovering defensively after the person dribbling the ball. 1pt. = dribble into endzone under control; 2pts = beat (1) opponent, and dribble into the endzone under control; 5pts = beat more than (1) opponent, and dribble into endzone under control; **Play to 10pts.
4v4 Endzone Soccer
Coaching Points
- Keep your head up when receiving the ball, or in possession to identify areas of the field to penetrate with the dribble
- If there is space behind a defender, look to dribble and change direction to unbalance the defender
- What: Recognizing 1v1 situations to try and beat your opponent
- Where: Open space in front, and behind the defender
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 50W x 60L. Place (1) large goal at one end of the field and (3) small goals made from cones at the other end of the field, approximately 3 yards wide. Position balls at each of the field for easy access. Play for set period of time, or number of goals (determined by coach). Players scoring on the small goals, score by passing the ball through the cones. 1pt. = score a goal; 2pt = beat (1) opponent, and score a goal; 5pts = beat more than (1) opponent, and score a goal
5v5 - 2 goals
Coaching Points
- Dribble with speed & change directions when attacking open space, or an alone defender
- Look to pass, and keep possession if there are several defenders around/near the ball
- Who: The player with the ball
- Why: Taking players off the dribble will open up space for teammates throughout the rest of the field
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above