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Topic: Passing and Receiving for Possession

Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.

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

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 teammates of

attacking options • To alert teammates of

defensive pressure

Small Sided Game Organization

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

Exp. Small Sided Game Organization

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

Game Organization Coaching Pts.

7v7 or 8v8 Scrimmage

Play in 55x80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates

• All of the above

Time: 30 minutes

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

Topic: Using Your First Touch to Escape Pressure


In and Out: In a 30x30 yard grid, the coach separates the players into 2 groups. A group of players, the Outsiders without soccer balls, spread out around the perimeter of the grid. The Insiders are the group with soccer balls. The Insiders players dribble around

and look for an outside player to pass their soccer ball to.

The Outsiders player now dribbles in and becomes an Inside player while the former Inside player finds a place on the Outside.

• Passing and receiving technique

• Proper 1st touch (preparation touch) o do not stop the ball o prep touch to pass

• Vision to locate outside players

Time: 15 minutes Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

4v4 or 5v5 to End Zones: Two teams try to score by dribbling or passing the ball to a teammate running into the opponent’s end zone (created with discs). The player can score by dribbling into the end zone or receiving by timing his/her run into the end zone. Coach: Stress recognizing opportunities and timing of passes and receiving the ball into space

• Recognize early which direction to go with the ball

• Proper 1st touch (preparation touch) o do not stop the ball o prep touch to pass

• Speed of support and mobility and finding good spaces to receive the ball

• Take a picture of the field and make early decisions

Time: 15 minutes Exp. Small Sided Game Organization 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.

• All of the above • 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

Time: 20 minutes Game Organization Coaching Pts.


Play in 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates


Time: 30 minutes


Topic: When to Dribble and When to Pass


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. 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

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


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



Play in 55 x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates


Time: 30 minutes


Topic: Defending (Pressure and Cover)


Partners with a Ball : Players pass to member of other color and move… to receive return pass 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

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 • 2nd defenders must recognize

their responsibilities to cover the 1st defender as the ball is traveling to opponent (1st

attacker) • Be positioned so that if the 1st

defender gets beat with the dribble, you can become the 1st

defender immediately • Cover dangerous space between

1st defender and you; cannot allow a penetrating pass to split you and the 1st defender!

• Stay connected to 1st defender • Communication with 1st

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

Activity 2 Organization

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 Off-sides Approx. 20 yd. x 15 yd.

Activity 3 Organization

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



Play in a 55 x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates


Time: 30 minutes


Topic: Training the Goalkeeper for Shot Stopping


Basket Catch/Front Smother • GKs in net with coach tossing underhand

with pace a hard ball into their mid/low section for basket catch. Then downwards towards feet

• GKs in a line, front smother a stationary ball one after the other using proper technique. Then coaches serving low hard ball on ground to GKs.

• Shots from 12-15 yds. out driving low hard shots towards the GK.

• Set feet for shot • 2 sounded catch • Momentum coming forward • Hands in front of body • Body high then low • Secure ball then bring to

ground in staggered feet stance


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

Time: 20 minutes Exp. Small Sided Game Organization 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



Play in a 55x80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates


Time: 30 minutes


Topic: Shooting and Finishing


Pass and Move: Split players into groups of 3 or 4 (color- coded). Each group has a ball, inter- passing within their group. All groups are in the same grid playing through each other. (30x40 yard grid)

• Body position and balance. Eye on the ball at moment of contact

• Strike ball with ankle locked and hard bone on top of foot for quick/power or with the inside of the foot for accuracy and placement

• Non-kicking foot directed at target

• Strike the center of the ball and follow through towards target landing on shooting foot

• 1st touch – Directional – Preparation touch to release the shoot/pass


2v2+1/3v3+1 (includes GK’s): Two teams with two players each plus a neutral player will try to create as many shooting opportunities and score goals. The neutral player plays with the team in possession.

• Proper technique and body control

• Placement vs. power • Quality preparation touch • Proper selection of contact

surface • Timing and shape of attacking

runs • Creativity and deception • Rebounding Time: 15 minutes

Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

5v5+1/6v6+1 (includes GK’s): Two teams of 5 players each plus a neutral will play to score as many goals as 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.

• Proper technique and body control

• Placement vs. power • Quality preparation touch • Proper selection of contact

surface • Timing and shape of

attacking runs • Creativity and deception

Time:20 minutes Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.


Play in a 55x 80 yd. grid with Goalkeepers. Encourage him/her to communicate with teammates


Time: 30 minutes


Topic: Defending in Small Groups


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

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

Time: 15 minutes

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 • 2nd defender must recognize their

responsibilities to cover the 1st

defender as the ball is traveling to opponent (1st attacker)

• Be positioned so that if the 1st

defender gets beat with the dribble, you can become the 1st

defender immediately • Cover dangerous space between

1st defender and you: cannot allow a penetrating pass to split you and the 1st defender!

• Stay connected to 1st defender • Communication with 1st defender

Communication • Short & concise • Energetic • Commanding • Empowering

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

Balance, Compactness & Staying


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


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 them. Work with one of the teams to help them maintain the flat shape of the defending action. GK’s defend two goals on their end line. Play with off-side’s on half a field.

Time: 20 minutes





Time: 30 minutes


Topic: Goalkeeping – Training with the Team


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


3v3/4v4 + Bumpers (Stand by players) 3 Teams, two playing on serving as bumpers. As soon as one team scores the bumper team is in playing. Coach the GK and opportunities of goal scoring, as well as GK in attacking transition

All of the above plus • Starting position off line • Communication • Shooting crossing position of

GK After a goal always start from the opposite GK

Time: 15 minutes

Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.

4v4 +1/ 5v5+1 to Goals with GK’s: Two teams of 5 players each plus a neutral will play to score as many goals as 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.

All of the above • Quick, accurate distribution • Be an option for a pass back





Time: 30 minutes
