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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:
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 folocked and body behind ball
Eye on ball at instant of receptio
Communication:Verbal and visual
Time: 15 minute
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
First Touch Directional
Recognizing when to keep th
ball or attack Clear communication
(demand the ball)
Time 15 minutes
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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.
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 &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
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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:
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 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
First Touch Directional
Clear communication(demand the ball)
Supporting Shape
Time: 15 minutes
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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 session.Time: 5-10 Minute
U12Activities -Possessionfor Penetration
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Objective: To introduce the players to the technique
of striking lofted anddriven long balls
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10 Minute
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
COOL DOWN Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching& review session.Time: 5-10 Minute
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
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 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
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
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 Goalkeepers
and 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 -Group Defending
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Objective: To assist players to recognize when to combine
with teammatesand what combination is appropriate to use
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Game Organization Coaching Pts.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
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Objective: To improve the Goalkeepers ability to anticipate
and get into good position to handle long range shots
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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.
6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage
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
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Objective: To improve the GKs ability and decision making
in ball distribution with his/her hands and feet
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
Exp. Small Sided Game Organization Coaching Pts.
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
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 Goalkeepers
and 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
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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
Coachsetsupa25x35yardgrid.
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
shotvs.placementshot
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2v2
+2
Activity
Description
Coaching
Objective
Coachsetsupa20x20yardgrid.
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
Coachsetsupa35x25yardgrid.
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
Coachsetsupa40x35yardgrid.
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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