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Recreation Soccer 6/7/8th Grade Curriculum

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Mission Statement

Philosophy

The underpinning principles of our programs: Safety, learning and enjoyment; Maximum participation; Structured and progressive learning; Identify all potential partners and foster relationships between them; Develop positive attitudes.

USA, Inc. have identified three essential elements that are present in all of our own programs and coaching sessions that we call the Three Pillars of Soccer. It is recognized that all USA, Inc. programs contain the elements of safety, learning and enjoyment. It is your responsibility as a coach to ensure that these elements are at the forefront of your mind in all sessions. All are their own separate entity, yet encompass each other. The USA program identifies a player’s age and ability level (from the age and curriculum breakdown model) which will in turn affect the extent to which an element is present at any time during a USA program. It is also recognized that safety, learning and enjoyment are interpreted different at each program level. We have placed an emphasis upon the individual importance of safety which has to be at the forefront of the coaches mind before learning and enjoyment can take place.

Three Pillars of USA, Inc. Programs




9‐week Development Academy Program (6/7/8th Grade)

Dribbling (Non-preferred foot) 2

Dribbling (Moves/1v1’s) 1

Passing & Receiving (3v2’s) 3

Shooting (Accuracy) 4

Shooting (Power) 5

Passing & Receiving (3v2’s) 6

Passing & Receiving (Forward Passing) 7

Shooting (Crossing & Finishing) 8

Passing & Receiving (Forward Passing) 9




DRIBBLING ‐ M

oves/1v1’s

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: British Bulldog

Attackers line up with a ball and aim to successfully dribble to the opposite end line without losing control and/or being tackled by the defender. When an attacker loses possession and the ball has been kicked out the defined area, they then become an additional defender in the next wave of attack. The winner is the last attacker with the ball under control at either end line.

Activity 2: Under Arrest Outfield players choose an opponent to be marked by and to mark when their team is not in possession of the ball. For a set time pe-riod (e.g. 3 minutes), this is the only player that can tackle you and the only player that you can tackle. Players must therefore escape to get space to receive the ball or take your player away so that a team mate can attack that space. Defensively, players must stay as close as possible and stop their opponent receiving the ball and/or scoring a goal.

Activity 3: Touch Tight

Players are split into two teams. Each attacker has two pinnies tucked into the side of their shorts. Defenders attempt to steal as many pinnies as possible. The winner is the defender that collects the most pinnies after a specified time period.

Small Sided Game

Small-sided games (6v6 maximum, including GKs).




DRIBBLING ‐ M

oves/1v1’s

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: The Shield

Players are split into two teams. Attackers attempt to kick as many balls off the markers as possible. Defenders use their body as a shield to protect the soccer balls. The winner is the player that kicks the most soccer balls off the markers after a specified time period.

Activity 5: Numbers Game

Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team compete for the ball delivered by the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Activity 6: Defending Gates

Players are in pairs. Attackers dribble through as many different gates as possible. The defenders attempt to prevent their opponent from dribbling through the gates. When defenders win possession of the ball, they then become the attacker. The winner is the player that dribbles through the most gates after a specified time period.

Small Sided Game





DRIBBLING ‐ Non‐preferred foot

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: Soccer Superstars

Each player dribbles freely within the defined area. On the coaches command, players are encouraged to practice various skills, tricks and moves to beat an opponent and/or change speed and direction. All skills must be related to those performed by the world’s best soccer players such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta. The winner is the player that performs the most skills with their non-preferred foot.

Activity 3: Move into Position

Each player dribbles freely within the defined area. On the coaches command, players dribble into the specified zone. The winner is the first player to enter the end zone with the ball under control. Players are only allowed to use their non-preferred foot.

Activity 2: Coconut Shy

Players are in split into pairs. Players from each team take turns to knock the ball off of the opposition markers. The winner is the first team to knock off all three opposition balls. Players can only use their non-preferred foot.

Small Sided Game





DRIBBLING ‐ Non‐preferred foot

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Soccer Cricket

Players are split into two teams. One team starts as attackers (kickers) and the other as defenders (fielders). The coach serves the ball to the attacking team. The attacker on base attempts to kick the ball as far as possible and run around either of the two flags. The defenders attempt to return the ball to the coach before the attacker returns to base. The attacker is ‘out’ when they miss the ball and the wicket is knocked down and/or they do not return to base before the ball is returned to the coach. Teams switch roles after each attacker has played as the kicker. The winner is the team with the most runs. The kicker can only kick the ball with their non-preferred foot.

Activity 5: Creative Finishing

Players are split into two teams. Both teams are placed in opposite corners of the area. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team dribbles towards the mannequin, performs a skill, trick or move of their choice and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score. The shot must be taking with their non-preferred foot.

Activity 6: Penalty Relay

Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals. The shot must be taken with their non-preferred foot.

Small Sided Game





PASSING & RECEIVING ‐ 2v1/3v2/4v3

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: 2v1, 3v2, 4v3, 2 wide goals.

Defending player(s) pass ball to attacking team who then try to combine and score on big goal. If defending team wins ball, they can score in either of the small goals. After each 10 attempts, switch teams over. Team with the most goals wins.

Activity 2: 3v1, 4v2, 5v3

Attacking team have to make 3 passes in possession area before they can break out and try and score on big goal. After 10 attempts, switch teams over. Team that scores the most goals wins.

Activity 3: 2v1, 3v2, 4v3

Attacking team try and switch the ball from top to bottom, not allow-ing the defenders to steal the ball. Every time the ball is success-fully switched, the attacking team get a point. If the defender steals it they get a point.

Small Sided Game





PASSING & RECEIVING ‐ 2v1/3v2/4v3

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Man Advantage, 2v1, 3v2, 4v3

Players are split into two teams with 2v2 inside each zone. The neutral player moves freely through the three zones to create a 3v2 overload scenario. The attacking team in possession attempts to successively complete three passes before passing into the next zone. The winner is the team that maintains possession of the ball through the most zones after a specified time period.

Activity 5: Pass & Move

Players are split into two teams. Players with a ball pass to a team mate and then sprint to an available marker. The winner is the team that completes the most number of passes after a specified time period.

Activity 1: Numbers Game, 2v1, 3v2, 4v3

Players are split into two teams around the outside perimeter of the playing area. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team competes for the ball delivered by the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points. Call out more than one number from one of the teams to encourage numbers up.

Small Sided Game





PASSING & RECEIVING ‐ Fwd Passing

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: Short-Short-Long

Players are split into pairs in groups of four. Players play a wall pass followed by a penetrating forward pass to the other pair. After each penetrating pass the players in the pair rotate positions. The winner is the group that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 2: Pass & Move

Players are split into two teams. Players with a ball pass to a team mate and then sprint to an available marker. The winner is the team that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 3: 4v2 Possession

Players are split into two teams. The attackers attempt to split the two defenders with a penetrating pass. When the defenders win the ball they then switch positions with the player that lost possession. The winner is the player that players the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.

Small Sided Game





PASSING & RECEIVING ‐ Fwd Passing

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Thread it Through

Players are split into three teams inside three different zones. The attacking team have a maximum of five passes to successfully thread the ball between the defenders in the central zone. When the defenders win the ball they then switch positions with the team that lost possession. All passes must be played below knee height. The winner is the team that plays the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 5: End Player Possession

Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each end zone. To score, the attacking team must keep possession and successfully transfer the ball via one neutral player to another. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified period of time.

Activity 6: Four Goal Long

Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing corner goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Accuracy

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: Creative Finishing

Players are split into two teams. Both teams are placed in opposite corners of the area. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team dribbles towards the mannequin, performs a skill, trick or move of their choice and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 2: Sweeper Keepers

Players are split into two teams. The attackers dribble around the markers and shoot at goal. On the attacker’s first touch, defenders sprint around the other markers and become goalkeeper. Players rotate positions.

Activity 3: Penalty Relay

Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Accuracy

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Pool Table

Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully shoots through any of the six gates.

Activity 5: First to Score 3

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team plays a forward pass to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 10: Any Man Save

Players are split into three teams inside three separate zones. An attacker from each team dribbles into either of the two opposition zones and shoots at goal. Any opposition defender can use their hands to save a shot. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Power

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: Central Goal

Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either side of the central goal. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 2: Touch & Hit

Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass and shoots at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most number of goals.

Activity 3: Lay-off & Shoot

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a wall pass with the second attacker and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Power

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Numbers Game 1

Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team compete for the ball delivered by the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Activity 5: Numbered Attack

Four attackers are positioned 10-yards in front of a defender. On the coaches command, the designated attacker dribbles forward towards the defender and attempts to score. The defender attempts to prevent attackers from scoring. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 6: First to Score 2

On coaches command, two attackers sprint around the mannequins and compete for the ball delivered by the coach. The winner is the first player to score.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Crossing & Finishing

Activity 2

Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 1: Wide Player Possession

Players are split into two teams with an attacking player in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to an attacking wide player en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time.

Activity 2: Wingers Game

Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to a wide neutral players en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 3: Attack around the outside

Player 1 passes to player 2 (A) who plays the ball back (B) to the run of player 1 (C). Player 1 then dribbles up to beat mannequin (D) and crosses for player 2 to finish. First team to score, get the point.

Small Sided Game





SHOOTING ‐ Crossing & Finishing

Activity 5

Activity 4

Activity 6

Activity 4: Side Goals

Players are split into two teams. One team attacks one goal and the other teams attacks the other goal. Play for 5 minutes. Team that scores the most goals wins.

Activity 5: Breakaway

Players are split into two teams. Attackers start with the ball inside the possession box (in a 3v1 scenario). After 5 suc-cessful passes two attackers break forward and attempt to score into the central goal (creating a 6v3 scenario). When the defenders win the ball, they score by passing to the tar-get player inside the possession box. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period. Encourage use of wings to get crosses in for players to attack.

Activity 12: 1v1 Wide Zone

Players are split into two teams. To score, the attacking team must pass to a supporting attacker in the wide zone. One defender can enter the wide zone to create a 1v1 scenario. The winner is the team that concedes the least number of goals after specified time period.

Small Sided Game





SMALL SIDED

GAMES

Small‐Sided Game 2



SSG 3: End Zone (Dribbling)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. A point is scored when a player successfully dribbles the ball under control into the opposi-tion end zone. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and move-ments in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Exploiting 1v1 situations and creative dribbling in wide areas.

SSG 2: 4v4 + GKs

This game-related practice is set up to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Encourage creative imagination and self-expression through free play.

SSG 1: 4v4

The 4v4 game-related practice is set up to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Encourage creative imagination and self-expression through free play.




SMALL SIDED

GAMES



Team Shape / Principles of Play

Team Shape: 3v3 Triangle (1-2) 4v4 Diamond (1-2-1) 5v5 Diamond w/ CM (1-3-1)

Principles of Play:

Width: use wide attacking areas to create goal scoring opportunities

Length: stretch the game forward by providing an outlet in attack

Depth: offer support behind the ball in both attack and defense

Penetration: break down opposition by quickly moving ball forward

Support: moving to assist team mates with and without the ball

Creativity: playing with self-expression and creative imagination

SSG 5: Four Goal (Across)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Two basic 4v4 games are played across the width and length of the defined area. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situa-tions.

Principle Focus:

Movement (with and without ball) and game awareness.

SSG 4: Four Goal (Wide)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing corner goals. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Switch of play and creating width.




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