Soccer Practice Activities

8/11/2019 Soccer Practice Activities

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Objective: To improve the playersability to pass, receive

and possess the soccer ball when in the attack

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.Dutch Square:

Half of the players on the inside of the square

(with soccer balls), half on the outside. Theinsiders will pass the soccer ball to theoutsiders. The outsiders will pass the ball

back with one or two touches to the insiders.The insiders will receive the soccer ball and

look for another outsider to pass to. After afew minutes, switch insiders with outsiders.Coach: have players pass and receive withthe right and left foot.

Passing:

Toe up (inside) or down & turne

in (outside)

Placement of non-kicking fo

and good balance

Receiving:

Keep feet moving before ba

arrives and go to it

Keep ankle of receiving fo

locked and body behind ball

Eye on ball at instant of receptio

Time: 15 minutes

Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

3v3 5 Goal Game:In a 20x30 yard grid, five 2 yard goals are

spread out throughout the grid. The teams

score by passing and receiving through

any of the goals to a teammate.Coach: Emphasize the importance of

being in good supporting positions and

good attacking shape. 3 Players need to bein a triangle.

Tech of passing and receiving

Players in good supportin

positions

Pace and accuracy of the pass

Finding the open gate or goal

First Touch Directional

Clear communication

(demand the ball)

Good team shape

Time: 15 minutes

Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

4v4 or 5v5 to Four Small Goals:In a 30x35 yd. grid with two small 3 feet conegoals on each of the 35 yard lines, near each

corner. Each team defends and attacks twogoals. If playing with 4 players, the attacking

shape should be a diamond. If attacking withfive players, the attacking shape should be a

3-2 or 2-1-2.

Possess the ball to look for a

opportunity to score

Players in good supportinpositions

Decision making: safety versu

risk

Communication

Good team shape

Time: 20 minutes

Game Organization

Coaching Pts.

6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage

If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, play

in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10 Minute

U12Activities -Passing &Receivingfor Possession


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Objective: To improve the players ability to know where and how to posess

the soccer ball and to recognize when opportunities open up for the attack

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.

Passing and Moving:

Split the players into two groups, one with theball and one without. The players with theball must find a player without the ball.

Coach: Place the following conditions on theplayers:

Do not stop the ball when receiving it

Receive, dribble the ball, and pass

Take a long 1sttouch away from traffic andpass

Receive, turn away with the ball, and pass

Passing:


in (outside)


and good balance

Receiving:



Keep ankle of receiving folocked and body behind ball


Communication:Verbal and visual

Time: 15 minute


3v3+2(1) Neutral to One Goal:

In a 30x40 grid, two teams will play to scoreand defend the small 4 yard goals at the end-line. The team in possession will be able touse the (1) 2 neutral players in order to keep

the ball versus the three defenders.Coach: Change neutral players every sooften.You can also play with passing restrictionssuch as:

Attacking team may score after completing4-5 passes in a row

Tech of passing and receiving

Players in good supportin

positionsoOptions close and far

Speed of play


Recognizing when to keep th

ball or attack Clear communication

(demand the ball)

Time 15 minutes


5v5 or 6v6 +GKs to Four Goals:

In a 40x50 yard grid, two teams of 5 or 6

players and a GK each play to score anddefend two goals. The goals are set on the 40

yard line. The GK on each team can help thepossession by playing with his/her feet.

Supporting shape and balancefor team in possession

Change of rhythm to exploitopportunities to penetrate

Movement and timing suppor

Recognizing when to keep th

ball or attack

Time 20 minutes

Game Organization Coaching Pts.



in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Passing &Receivingwith a Purpose


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Objective: To improve the players ability to recognize when and

how to penetrate with a pass or to keep possession


Colored Passing:In a 30x40 yard grid, divide the players

in half and play on a defined field.

Players pass in sequence: blue, blue, red,red, blue, blue, red, red, etc.

Version 2:Coach can limit touches

Version 3:Coach can tell his players to

pass as follows: control right-pass left,control left-pass right, one touch, etc.

Passing:


in (outside)


and good balance

Receiving:



Keep ankle of receiving fo

locked and body behind ball


Time: 15 minuteSmall Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

3v3 +1 + 2 Bumpers:

In a 40 x 50 yd. grid, two teams and a neutralplayer look to play to a bumper player onopposite sides of the grid. If they play to the

bumper and receive the ball back, they lookto penetrate in the other direction and connectwith the other bumper.

Method of Scoring:

1 Point for connecting with one bumper

3 Points for maintaining possession and

connecting with the second bumper

Tech of passing andreceiving

Pace of the pass


Clear communication(demand the ball)

Supporting Shape

Time: 15 minutes


5v5 +Targets and 4 Goals:

Two teams play to score by passing the ballinto the small goals. The teams can only score

after passing to the Target and any player ofthe same team receiving the ball back and

passing the ball into one of the small goals.Coach:Change the targets every so often.

After a while, allow players to score withoutusing the target if the opportunity is on.

Shape, width, and depth

Support to targets

When and how to spldefenders

Possession vs. penetration

Visual and verbal cues

Target movement for support

Communication

Time: 20 minute



If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Possessionfor Penetration


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Objective: To introduce the players to the technique

of striking lofted anddriven long balls


High & Long:

2 players are at opposite ends behind a goalin a 10x20 yard grid, and try to score points

by striking the soccer ball through the twogoals without the soccer ball bouncing and/or

rolling before crossing the goals. A playerscores 3 points for every lofted/driven ballhe/she strikes successfully. Receiving players

can catch the ball.Version 2: The player taps the ball forward

to strike it long

Version 3: Use the other foot

Body position and balance

Eye on the ball at moment ocontact

Strike ball with ankle locked

and hard bone on top of foot

Non-kicking foot directed a

target

Lean the body back when

striking the ball

Strike the lower part of the bal

and follow through towards

target landing on shooting footTime:15 minutes


Over the Middle:

2 players at the ends of a 15x30 yard grid aretrying to hit soccer balls over the player inthe middle. When the player in the middle

intercepts or catches the soccer ball, he/shewill change positions with the last player who

struck the ball.Version 2:The middle player serves the ball

to the kicking player

Technique of striking a ball

served to you

Hitting the ball with the inside o

the foot to curve it

Hitting the ball straight

Time:15 minutes


3v3 +Targets - Go Long:In a 20x40 yard grid with targets, two teams

are trying to score by striking long balls tothe target. If the target catches the ball

without bouncing before entering his/herzone, the attacking team scores a point.

Technique of striking a long ball

When

oWhen you have no pressure

oOn the run

o

To get behind defenders

Time:20 minutes



If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review sessionTime 10 mi

U12Activities -Striking Long Balls 1


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Objective: To help the players understand the importance of individual,

group, and team shape when in possession of the ball


Inter Passing in 3s or 4s:

Players are in teams with different colors.Each team has one ball and passes and moves

freely in the 30x 40 yard grid.Coach: Concentrate on polishing themechanics of passing and receiving as well as

players technical speed and individual/groupshape.

Strike the ball with the properweight and surface

Take 1sttouch toward a

passing option

Keep body position open to

the field

Develop rhythm of play intraffic

Communication

Time: 15 minute


4v0 + 4v0:Two groups of 4 players each with one ball

per group. Play through each other in thesame 30x40 yard grid. Each group focuses ontheir ball, individual/group shape, and speedof play.Coach: Encourage players to keep a

diamond/kite shape with players alwaysbeing in good supportive positions.

Survey the area at all times. Thway players can anticipate whto do next with and without th

ball

Keep body position open to th

field

Increase speed of play in traffic

Keep the width and the depth

Communication

Time: 20 minute


4v4 or 5v5 to End Zones:

Two teams of 4 or 5 players each play in a30x40 area with a 2-3 yard end zone on the 30yard lines Each team defends one end zone

and attacks the other. If a team successfullyplays the soccer ball into the opposite end

zone, they receive a goal. In order to score,the player receiving the soccer ball mustarrive into the end zone when the ball is

arriving. Waiting for the soccer ball in the

end zone will be off-sides. The defenderscannot enter the end zone.

Recognize visual cues such aso Teammates body shape

o Supporting positions

o Defending pressure

o Runs

Rhythm of play based on whthe game gives you bincreasing speed of play at th

right time

Adjust team shape as otheplayers move

Time: 20 minute



If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate withteammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5 Minutes

U12Activities -Attacking Shape1


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Objective: This session will help players to recognize how support and

team shape will impact the quality of the attack


4v0 + 4v0:Two groups of 4 players each with one ball

per group. Play through each other in the

same 30x40 yard grid. Each group focuses ontheir ball, individual/group shape, and speedof play.Coach: Encourage players to keep adiamond/kite shape, with players always

being in good supportive positions.

Keep body position open to thfield

Strike the ball with the proper

weight and surface

Take 1sttouch toward a

passing option

Develop rhythm of play intraffic

Communication

Time: 15 minute


5v5 to 4 Goals:

In a 40 x 50 yd. grid, two teams are trying toscore in any of the two goals on each of theend lines. Players will try to get in good

angles of support while maintaining goodwidth and depth on the attack.

Survey the area at all times. Th

way players can anticipate whto do next with and without th

ball

Keep body position open to th

field

Increase speed of play in traffic

Keep the width and the depth

Communication

Time: 15 minute


5v5 or 6v6 with GKs:

In a 50x60 yard area with goals, two teams of5 or 6 players with goalkeepers will try to

keep the integrity of their attacking shape bycreating good angles and effective angels ofsupport, staying wide and making penetratingruns while in possession of the soccer ball.Version 2: A goal only counts if all players

are over the mid line.

Recognize visual cues such as

o Teammates body shape

o Supporting positions

o Defending pressure

o Runs

Rhythm of play based on wh

the game gives you b

increasing speed of play at thright time

Adjust team shape as othe

players move

Time: 20 minute



If 6v6, play in a 45x 60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Attacking Shape2


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Objective: To improve the players ability to press the ball

and tounderstand the role of the 1stdefender

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.Pass and Press:

In a defined area, one team of players (rec

pennies) all with a ball will pass to a memberof the other team. Passes should not be morethat 10 yds. long. After the pass, the playerwill press the receiver.Coach: In this activity, encourage the player

to: press sideways on & send opponent in the

opposite direction of his first touch

try to gain possession of ball with block

tackle, poke tackle

close down, slow down, get down & staydown

Speed of approach

Angle of approach

Good defensive stance

oBody weight on front of

feet

oEyes on the balloSlightly angled one foot

closer to attacker

Close enough to make attacke

look at ball

When and how to tackleTime: 15 minute


1v1 to Small Goals:

In a 10x15 yard grid, two groups of

players will play 1v1 bouts. One group ofplayers will serve to the other and defend

the player with the ball, applying the

principles of 1st. defender. The play is

over when one player scores or goes out

of bounds. The next 1v1 will commencewith a service from the defender. Players

will switch sides after their turn is over.

Approach quickly but not tofast with an angle that limi

options

Good defensive stance

Apply pressure to take awaspace/time

Priorities are:

odeny penetration

o

limit the attackers visiooptions

owin ball backTime: 15 minutes


3v3 to Small Goals

In a grid of 30x35 yards, two teams will

play to score in the goals. Player willdefend by pressing the player with the ball

(applying the principles and role of 1st

defender).

All of the above plus:

Recognizing when to be the 1st

Funnel first attacker:

oTowards a tight space(touchline)

o

Into a covering defender

Make the attacker play the bawith the weaker foot

When and how to switch

When and how to tackle

Time: 20 Minutes


If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers

and encourage them to communicate withteammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Defending - Role of the 1st defender


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Objective: To improve the players ability to defend and recognize

when and how to pressure and cover

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.Pressure Cover Warm-Up:

3 players with one soccer ball. Two playersabout 10 yards apart pass and move witheach other. The third player moves with the

group staying about 10 yards away. One ofthe players passes a ball to the third while

his teammate immediately applies pressure(1st defender). The passer becomes thecover player (2nd defender). Player three

tries to split defender with a one touch passor a dribble.

1stdefender should bend his/her

run to press attacker and force

the opponent in the directionhe/she wants him/her to go

Approach fast, arrive slow

Defensive stance-on their toes

knees bent, one foot forward

one foot back

1stDefender Ball

2nd Defender Force him

left/rightTime: 10 Minutes

Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.2v2 to Two Small Goals:In a 15x20 yd. grid with small goals on

each end line, play 2v2 matches. Rotateteams to different fields. You could playmatches with off sides.

Speed and angle of approach

Pressing defender forces head

down of attacker

Covering defender is positioned

about 30 degrees behindpressure

Patience; do not over- commit

Good communication tofacilitate role switching while

defendingTime: 20 Minutes


4v4 to Small Goals:

In a grid, two teams will play to score in

the goals. Players will defend, applyingthe principles and roles of 1

st, 2

nd and

start introducing the 3rd

defending roles.

All of the above plus:

Recognizing when to be th1

stand 2

nddefender

Shape and communication

Visual and verbal cueso When and how to switc

o Angle of coverage

o When and how to tackle

Time: 25 Minutes


6v6 or 8v8 Scrimmage

Play with goalkeepers in an appropriate

size field for the number of players. Asthe game is going on, praise successful

defending and connection by the 1stand 2nddefenders

All of the above

Goalkeeper communication with

defenders

Time: 30 Minutes

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session. Time: 5 Minute

U12Activities -Defending - Pressure and Cover

Rolesof the 1st and 2nd defender


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Objective: To improve the ability of the players to work together as a

defensive unit applying the principles of Pressure, Cover and Balance

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.1v1 Defending:

In a 10x15 yard grid, two groups of

players will play 1v1 bouts. One group of

players will serve to the other and defendthe player with the ball, applying the

principles of 1st. defender. The play is

over when one player scores or goes out

of bounds. The next 1v1 will commencewith a service from the defender. Players

will switch sides after their turn is over.

1st. DefenderAngle of approach

Speed of approach Approac

fast arrive slow

Body Shape- knees bent, on th

balls of their feet

Front foot tackle vs. back fo

tackle if the ball gets away fro1stattacker

PRESSURE/DELAY

Time: 15 minutes


3v3 Defending:

In a 30x35 yard grid with one cone goal

on each 35 yard goal line, play 3v3

matches. Each team of 3 tries to score onthe opponents goal.

Coach:Focus on 1stand 2

nddefenders

2nd

Defender

Position themselves 30 degreoff the 1stdefender

Recognize if they can compre

the space between them if the 1

defender has tight pressure othe 1stattacker

Can track players immediateoff the ball

There can be more than one 2

defenderCOVER

Time: 15 minutes


5v5 Defending to 4 Goals:

In a 40x45 yard grid, two teams are

trying to score in any of the 2 goals

opposite them. Help the 2nd

and 3rd

defenders to work to maintain a gooddefensive shape.

Coach: One team will play a 2-1-2 and

the other will play 3-2.Add off-sides after a while

3rd

Defender

Track attackers making runaway from the ball

Provide balance away from thball

Tighten up the space to cut o

passing, dribbling, shooting lane

BALANCE

Reinforce positive decision bcommunicating with the 1st, 2and 3rddefenders.

Time: 20 minutes




in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate withteammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10 Minut


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Objective: To improve the abilities of the players to work as

a defendingunit to be more effective in a zonal defense


2v2 to Two Small Goals:

In a 15x20 yard grid with small goals on

each end line, play 2v2 matches. Coachwill serve the ball. This way the players

have to recognize very quickly who will

be the pressing defender and covering

defender. Once the ball goes out ofbounds or a team scores, teams rotate and

coach reloads the game.

Visual cues recognition:oWho is the 1

stand 2

nddef

1stDefender must:

oApproach fast, arrive slow

oBody and feet position

oForces the attacker to pu

head down

2nd

Defender must:

oTell 1stdef. where to pus

attacker. Communicate

o

Cover for 1

st

def. at 3degree angle

Time: 15 minute


4v4+1 to 4 Goals:

In a 30x40 yard grid two teams will play toscore in any of the two opponents goals. The+1 player will play with the team in

possession. In this game we will play withoff-sidesat the midline.Coach: Concentrate on how quickly the

defending team organizes itself in order to

stop the attacking teams attack.

How quickly do we recognizwho needs to pressure the ball

oCloser player to balloDelay

Support the 1stdefender

oCover for 1stdef.

Communication Verbal Cues

Time: 15 minutes


5v5+1 to 6 Goals:In a 40x50 yard grid, two teams will try to

score in any of the three opponents goals.The +1 player plays for the team in

possession.

All of the above

Balance and concentration

oClosing down passing an

running lanes

Moving together and squeezin

spaceo

When the opposition dribblbackwards or makes a squa

and back passDont over squeeze forward.

def. pressure will determine. If npressure, reset your defense

Time: 20 minutes




in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers

and encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Group Defending


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Objective: To assist players to recognize when to combine

with teammatesand what combination is appropriate to use


Dutch Square:Half the players create a square in a defined

space with a ball. Players without balls arein the middle and check to receive a pass

from outside players. Once they are inside,players have the ball and they look toconnect a pass with another outside player.

Review technique of passing &

receiving

Introduce Take Overs

Introduce Wall Passes

Introduce OverlapsTime: 15 minu tes

GeneralQuality technique while passin

and receiving

Be patient & let opportunitie

develop

Positive environment t

encourage creative and instinctivplay

Communication

Takeover

2nd

attacker runs directly at the 1attacker from the opposit

direction1

st attacker protects the ball from

the 1stdefender by keeping bodybetween ball and defender

1stattacker leaves the ball and 2n

attacker takes the ball using samfoot (right to right or left to left)

Simple communication: take" o

leave

Wall Pass

1stattacker dribbles at 1stdefende

2nd attacker is slightly ahead o

defender in good supporting anglturned sideways on

1st attacker reads defenders an

supporting cues; decide to dribblor play a wall pass

Disguise, deception of pass, anruns

Accuracy and quality of pass

Look for opportunities to creat

numbers up situations (2v1, 3vetc)

Overlap1

stattacker dribbles at 1stdefende

creating space for 2nd attacker t

overlap into; ball gets played intolive space

Small Sided Game Organization

2v2 to 4 Goals:

Two teams trying to score through thecone goals by passing or dribbling,

looking for the appropriate chance to

execute a combination. Stress the

opportunities to combine (wall passing,overlaps, and takeovers).

Time: 15 minutes

Exp. Small Sided Game Organization

3v3 or 4v4 +1:In a 25x30 yd. grid, two teams of 3 or 4

players, each with a neutral player who

plays for the team in possession of the

soccer ball, will play to score by passingthrough the cones.A goal scored after acombination play is worth 5 points.

Time: 20 minutes



If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepersand encourage them to communicate withteammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te

COOL DOWNActivities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10Minutes

U12Activities -Combination Play


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Objective: To improve the ability of the players to recognize

opportunitiesto finish from combination play


Shooting Warm-up:

Set up two goals about 40 yards apart and the

width of the box, with GKs in each. Theplayers get in groups of two and they will passand move throughout the area experimentingwith different combinations and shooting atthe GKs when he/she signals.

Coach: Concentrate on the followingcombinations:

Wall Passes

Take Overs Overlaps

Technique of passing andreceiving First Touch

Verbal cues such as:

o1,2 1, 2

oTakeover

Visual cues such as

oBody position

oAngel of Support

oTiming of runs

Accurate of the final passTime: 15 minu tes


3v3+1 +GKs:

In the same area as above, two teams of 3

players each and a neutral player helpingthe possession will try to score goals after

penetrating with combination play for 5

points, or score without combining for 1

point.

Players ability to recognize visu

and verbal cues

oBody position,

oAngel of Support

oTiming of runs

oCommunication

Technical Speed

Opportunities to scoreo

Shots vs. placement passesTime: 15 minutes


4v4 +4 On-Deck:In the same area as above, two teams play

soccer. One team is on deck waiting

outside the field. The first team to scoretwo goals stays on the field. The losing

team is replaced by the on-deck team. If

the teams take a long time to score, then

give each team a max of 2-3 minutes to

score. The team that has been the longeston the field will be replaced by the on-

deck team.

All of the above

Quality of 1sttouch

Reinforce combo play

Help players recognize the visua

cues by telling players toconstantly survey the area

Quick support

Opportunities to shoot and finish

Time: 20 minutes



If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, playin a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers

and encourage them to communicate withteammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


U12Activities -Finishing from Combination Play


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Objective: To improve the Goalkeepers ability to anticipate

and get into good position to handle long range shots


Goalkeeper Technical Box:

Divide the players into two teams (Red andBlue). Each group has two soccer balls. The

players and GKs will be inside one half of the

field, passing and moving freely. GKs will callfor the ball.

Coach:Start withA. GK passing and receiving with their feetB. GK collecting balls on the ground. All passes

are lowC. GK collect medium height and high balls. All

passes are from a distance.

Make sure that all passing &receiving, catching and

distribution techniques are

clean

GK must communicate withfield players

Time: 15 minutes


2v2 or 3v3 + Targets and GKs:

The teams to score from a distance after a playerhas passed and received the soccer ball from the

target player.Version 2:The players can shoot without usingthe targets. Targets can finish rebounds.

Coaches should position behin

the GKs

Proper Starting position

Cut down the angle of the shoo

and get set as he/she prepares tshoot

Communicate with defenders tprevent the shot

Time: 15 minut


4v4, 5v5 or 6v6 :

Play in a 45x 60 yard grid with goals. Players

will be awarded points on the goals they scoreddepending on the distance from goal:

From outside the box: 5 points

From the inside the 12 to 18 yard line: 3points

From inside the 12 yard line: 1point

Coaches should position behin

the GKs

Command their box

Communicate with defenders

GK in corners and free kicks

oOrganize defenders quick

oBe commandingoMaintain vision of the bal

Time: 20 minute

Game Organization

Coaching Pts.


If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, play in a55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers and

encourage them to communicate withteammates. During this game, the coach willaward each team several corner kicks and free-kicks from about 20-25 yards out.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu

COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10 Minutes

U12Activities -Goalkeeping - Handling Long Shots


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Objective: To improve the GKs ability and decision making

in ball distribution with his/her hands and feet


Group Passing and Moving with GKs:Players will pass and move and GK will call

for the ball and first return the pass with:

Feet ( 2 touches)

Scoop and throw

Catch and throwCoach: Work on the techniques of catchingand distributing the ball properly to theappropriate side/player on the field.

How to receive and pass thesoccer ball with his/her feet

Catching Technique

Highest point on high balls

yelling Keeper

Technique of throws:

Bowl Baseball

SlingTime: 15 minutes


5v5 + GK as Targets:

In a 40x50 yard grid, divide the team into two

teams of 5. Each team has a GK in a 3 yardend zone. The team scores a point when they

connect with the GK. The GK must restart thegame by distributing the soccer ball with hishands as soon as possible. When the

defending team regains the soccer ball, it mustbe passed to the GK so he/she can distribute itwith his/her feet.

Distribution with the footoBe in line with the ball to

receive

oTake a first touch away from

the middle of the field, if you

have time

o2nd

is the touch pass

oPractice using the left and rig

foot

Distribution with hands

oQuick look at the pitch to ID

who is in the best position

oDecide quickly what throw to

useoConcentrate on accuracy

Times:15 minutes


6v6+Gk:In 40x50 yard gird with full size goals, two

teams will play. Every time the GK haspossession of the ball, he/she will distribute

the soccer ball with a throw or with his/herfeet.Coach:Get players to open up as soon as GKgets the ball so he/she can have good optionsto serve the ball to.

All of the above

To use feet

Move away from goal area

oCommunicate by sayingDrop or Back

oBe in line w/soccer-ball to

receive or clear it

Team:

Players need to open up quickly

facing the field in order to receivthe ball

Time: 20 minutes




in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers

and encourage them to communicate with

teammates.

All of the above

Time: 30 minu te


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10, 11 and Some 12 Ye ar Olds)

InsideOutside

Activity

Description

Coaching

Objective

Coachsetsupa30x30yardgrid.

Coachseparatestheplayersinto2groups

with1soccerballforevery2players.

1groupofplayers,withoutsoccerballs,

spreadoutaroundtheperimeterofthe

grid.ThesearetheOutsideplayers.

Theothergroup,withsoccerballs,

positionthemselvesinsidethegrid.These

playersaretheInsideplayers.

TheInsideplayersdribblearoundandlook

foran

outside

player

to

pass

their

soccer

ballto.

TheOutsideplayernowdribblesinand

becomesanInsideplayerwhiletheformer

InsideplayerfindsaplaceontheOutside.

Coachcantimehowlongittakesall

playerstoreceiveandpass1015times.

Passingandreceiving

technique

Proper1sttouch

(preparationtouch)

Visiontolocateoutside

players

*Variations: Outsideplayers

canservethesoccerballsin

airforinsideplayersto

receiveanddribbleorpass

backout. Afteranoutside

playerserves,he

immediatelyentersthegrid

andlooksforaplayerto

receiveaballfrom.

Simultaneous

4v0

or

5v0

Pattern

Play

Activity

Description

Coaching

Objective


Coachseparatestheplayersintogroupsof

4or5.

Eachgrouphas1soccerball.

2groupsenterthegridandindependently

passthesoccerballwithintheirgroup.

The groups are passing the soccer ball

fromend toendwithout interferingwith

theothergroup.

Outside players can move up and down

the sideline while the end players can

move side to side on their end line. (5th

player, if needed, maintains a central

positionforhisgroup)

Groups can have a competition to see

whichgroupcanget theball fromend to

endthemostwithout interferingwiththe

othergroup.

Neitherteamdefendstheother.

Passingandreceiving

technique

Bodyshapeforreceiving

theball.

Preparationtouch

Maintaininggroupshape

andpositionaldiscipline

(maintainakiteshape)

*Variation:Groupsmust

haveacertainnumberof

passesbeforeplayingthe

soccerballtotheotherend

ofthefield.

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ColorsPassing ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsets

up

a30X40

yard

grid.

Coachdividestheplayersinto2teams,1red

teamand1whiteteam.

1teamsstartspassingthesoccerballbut

mustpasstheballtotheoppositecolored

team.

Whitemustpasstoredandredmustpassto

white.

Thesoccerballcanneverstopmoving.

Oncetheplayersarecomfortablepassing

thesoccerball,thecoachcanchangethe

pattern:

o Red,redthenwhite

o Red,redthenwhite,white

Coachcanlimittouchesorsurfacesto

receiveandplaythesoccerballwith.

Communications

Technicalpassing

Decisionmaking

PenetrationPassing ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetupa35x25yardgridwitha5yard

defensivezoneinthemiddle.

Coach divides the players into 3 groups of 3

(playmultiplegamesifneeded).

3red

attackers

in

1end,

3white

attackers

in

the other end and 3 grey defenders in the

middle.

Red startswith the soccer and is looking to

penetrate the defense with a pass to the

white. Passmusttravelbelowthewaste.

Whitesreceivethesoccerballandtrytoplayit

backtothereds.

Bothattacking teamscanplay the soccerball

directlybackortotheirteammatestofindthe

penetratingpass.

Thedefenseistryingtointerceptthepass.

Ifthe

defense

intercepts

apass,

they

come

out

ofthemiddleandswitchplaceswiththeteam

theywonthesoccerballfrom.

Passingforpenetration

Accuratepassing

Quicksoccer

ball

movement

*Variations:

Coachcanlimitthetouches

fortheattackingplayers



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MiddleZoneShooting(Sequence

Shooting)

ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa60x44yardgridwithagoal

ateachend.Thegridisdividedinto3

zones.

Coachseparatestheplayersinto2teams;a

redteamandawhiteteam.Eachplayerhas

asoccerball.

Bothteamsnumberthemselves16(or1

numberofplayers).

Theredteamshootsatonegoalandthe

whiteteamshootsattheother.

Bothteamsstartinthemiddlezoneand

theyaredribblingtheirsoccerballsthrough

eachother.

OntheCoachscommand,redplayer#1

andwhiteplayer#1dribbleoutofthezone

andshootongoal.Whentheyaresafely

outoftheway,Player#2dribblesoutand

shoots.

Playersretrievetheirsoccerballsandre

enterthemiddlezone.

Playersin

the

middle

zone

must

actively

dribble.

Propershooting

technique

Longrangeandshort

rangeshots

Deceptiveshooting(toe

insidefoot,outsidefoot

andlaces)

Mechanicsofshooting

ontherun

CombinationShooting ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa40x44yardgridwithagoal

ateachend.

Eachgoalhasagoalieandallotherplayers

are divided into pairs with 1 soccer ball

betweenevery2players.

Fieldplayerspassandmovethroughoutthe

grid.

Fieldplayers

experiment

with

different

combinations and finish the combination

withashottothekeeper.

After 45 minutes, the field players

continuetocombineandfinishwithawell

placedshot.

Final round, after the combination finish

witha shot. Attempt to scorewitheither

powerorplacement.

Combinationplayclose

tothegoal

Shootingtechnique

Decisionmaking(power

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2v2

+2

Activity

Description

Coaching

Objective


Twoteamslooktoplaythesoccerballtoa

targetplayeronoppositesidesofthegrid.

Iftheyplaythesoccerballtothetargetand

receiveitback,theylooktoswitchdirections

andplaytheballtotheothertarget.

Iftheyplaythesoccerballto1target,theyare

awarded1point.Iftheycanplaytoboth

targets,withoutlosingpossession,itcountsas

3points.

Targetplayers

must

constantly

move

along

theirlinetoshowfortheball.

Eachgamelasts3minutes.

Movementwithand

withouttheball

Passingandreceiving

techniques

Transitiontothe

oppositesideofthefi

3v3+4Neutral ActivityDescription CoachingObjective


Coachsetsup3playersinRedand3players

inwhitewith4neutralplayerspositionedon

the4sidesofthegrid.

Redstartswiththesoccerballandtriesto

maintainpossession. Redcanusethe4

outsideneutral

players

to

help.

Neutralplayersplaywiththeteamin

possessionofthesoccerball.

Togetpoints,theteaminpossessionmust

findneutralplayersontheoutsideand

neutralplayermustfindthatplayerbackor

anotherofthesameteamforapoint.

Bluedoesthesamewhentheywin

possession.

Firstteamto10winstheround.

Maintainingpossessio

MaintainingShape

Playersmake

themselvesavailablef

theplayer

with

the

soccerball

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4v4to6v6toEndZones ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa30x40yardgridwitha5yard

endzoneateachend.

Coachsetsup2teamsof4to6players,1

Redteamand1White.

TheRedattacksoneendzoneanddefends

theother.

Theteaminpossessionofthesoccerballcan

dribbleintotheendzoneorpass.

Teamscantrytocombinewithawallpass,

takeover

or

over

lap

to

get

into

the

end

zone.

Playgamesfor4minutesor4goals;play

again.

Combinationplay

1v1challenges

Decisionmaking

*Variations:

Coachcanaddaneutral

player.

Coachcanawardplayersf

dribblingtoscoreorpassi

toscore.

4v4+2Targets ActivityDescription CoachingObjective


4Redplayersplayagainst4Whiteplayers

withatargetplayeroneachendline.

Inordertoscoreapoint,aplayermustlook

topassthesoccerballtoaTarget,getthe

soccerball

(either

the

same

player

or

anotherplayerfromthesameteam)and

thendribbleacrosstheendline.

Playto5pointsandswitchthetargets.

Runningwithouttheb

Combininginthe

attackingthirdofthe

field

Dribblingfor

penetration

3v3or4v4to4Goals ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa25x35yardgridwith2goals

oneachendline.

Coachdividestheplayersintoteamsof3or

4.

Eachteamattacks2goalsanddefendsthe

other2.

Goalscanbescoredbypassingorshooting

thesoccerballthrougheitherofthe

attackinggoals.

Bonuspointsmaybeawardedforscoringon

thefargoalorcombiningtoscore.

Gameslastfor5minutesor5goals.

Maintainingattacking

shape

Changingthepointof

attack

Passingforpenetratio

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4v4to6Goals ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa35x30yardgridwith3

goalsoneachendline.

Coachdividestheteamsingroupsor4to

6players.

Eachteamattacks3goalsanddefends3

goals.

Eachteamtriestoscorebypassingthe

soccerballthroughanyofthe3goalsin

theirattackingend.

Coachcan

include

amidfield

line

and

play

withoffside.

Maintainingoffensiv

shape.

Coachmaychoseto

focusondefensive

shape.

Decisionmaking

SmallSidedGamewithFreeFlankPlay ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa30X40yardgrid(adjust

fieldsizeifneeded),withagoalateach

endandaneutralzonethelengthofeach

sideline.

Coachdividestheplayersintogroupsto

play4v4or5v5+aneutralplayerineach

flankneutralzone.

Flankplayers

can

move

freely

in

the

neutralflankbutcannotenterthefield.

Thisisatypical4v4or5v5,exceptthatthe

flankplayerplaywiththeteamin

possessionandnoonefromeitherteam

canchallengethem.

Oncetheflankplayerreceivesthesoccer

ball,hehas3touchestoplayitbacktothe

sameteamwhoplayedittohim.

Crossingandheading

opportunities

Finishingfromcrosse

Solvingproblemstha

onlythegamecan

provide.

*Variation:

2playersintheflankzon

toprovidemildpressure

oneanother



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5v5+2toGKs+4BumperPlayers ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetupa44x50yardfieldwithagoalat

eachend.

Coachmakes2teamswith5fieldplayers+a

goalie.Coachalsoappoints4playerstobe

bumperplayers.2oneachsidelinewhocan

helpwhicheverteamhasthesoccerball.

Neutralcanandshouldmoveupanddown

thesidelinetosupporttheteamin

possession.

Playaregular

game

but

the

team

with

the

ball

hassupportontheflanks.

Gamedecisions

Combinationplay

Usingthewidthofth

fieldtocreateattack

lanesthroughthe

defense

6v4+GKtoTwoBigGoals ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa44x50yardfieldwithagoal

ateachend.

Createthe6playerteamwithyour

forwardsandmidfieldersandthe4player

teamwithyourmidfieldsanddefenders.

Eachteamwillalsohaveagoalie.

The6playerteamwillattackthegoalon

thenormal

end

line

and

the

4player

team

willattackwillattacktheoppositegoal.

Thecoachwillbethebossofthesoccer

ballsandwillservethemfrombehindthe6

playerteamsgoaltodifferentareasofthe

field.

Ifthesoccerballscoresorgoesoutofplay,

thecoachwillserveanotherball.

Attackingwitha

numericaladvantag

or

Defendingwithless

numbers

Maintainingattackin

shape

or

Maintainingdefensi

shape

6v6to8v8toGoal ActivityDescription CoachingObjective

Coachsetsupa50x75yardfieldwithagoal

ateach

end

(adjust

the

field

size

based

on

ageofplayersandnumberofplayers inthe

game)

Coachdividestheplayersintoteamsof6to

8.

Teamsplayupto7+agoaliev7+agoalie

(8v8)

Gameisplayedwiththrowins,cornerkicks,

goal kicks and free kicks for fouls

Learntousetechnic

skillsin

agame

environment.

Alltechnicalcoachin

objectivescanbe

recognized


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