Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Place a "defender" (wall man, cone, pole, etc.) in the center of the space. Form (4) lines in each corner of the field with ball. The player with the ball dribbles towards the defender to "commit" them. Then plays pass to teammate. Both players run off the field, and stand in the next line. The next group begins a similar movement. **Combinations = Take-over, through ball, overlap, dribble-give/ go
2v0 - Combination Play
Coaching Points
- Dribble with the laces of the foot when dribbling at speed
- Pass with the inside of the foot to be more accurate & strike the middle of the ball when passing
- What: The laces of the foot should be used when dribbling at speed
- Where: Pass to the open space in front of me
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Play (2) goals on each end-line using (4) cones. The goals should be 3 yards wide. Designate a group of attackers (3), and a group of defenders (2). Play 3v2, scoring by dribbling through the gate. Rotate attack & defense. *If the defense win the ball they can attack the goals on the opposite endline.
3v2 - Dribble Goals (2)
Coaching Points
- Point your standing leg/plant foot towards the player or space you wish to pass the ball
- Follow through with your foot after you pass the ball to increase speed and accuracy when passing
- What: Recognizing the moment to attack & engage the defender with the dribble
- Why: To enable commit the defender, which will open more space for my teammates to enter without the ball
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 40W x 60L. Place (2) goals at opposite ends of the field. Play 5v5, shooting/passing the ball into the goal to score. *Variations: -Scoring a goal = 1pt.; -Committing a defender & scoring a goal = 5pts
5v5 to Goal
Coaching Points
- Where: In front of them into space after I have committed a defender
- When: Just before the defender steps in to tackle the ball
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above