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NEEDHAM SOCCER CLUB 2014 CURRICULUM

U13 - U14 BAYS TRAVEL CURRICULUM - COMPETITIVE

10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

NSC PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

Play Out From The BackNSC players are comfortable on the ball all over the field. Teams try to pass the ball out from the goalkeeper and defenders into midfield and forward players. They do not ‘punt’ or kick the ball up field without thought.

Possession NSC teams look to control games through ball possession and retention. They keep the ball on the ground as much as possible and understand the importance of keeping the ball and selecting the right opportunities to try and penetrate.

CreativityNSC players are encouraged to be creative on the field. They ‘try things’ such as taking on opponents with skills, moves and turns.

WidthIn possession, NSC teams make use of the full width of the field to ‘stretch’ opponents and create space.

Pressure With A PurposeNSC players work hard to regain possession. They press opponents as a team to win the ball back at the earliest opportunity.

Positional VersatilityNSC players are confident and comfortable performing a range of roles within the team. They are adaptable to various game situations.

NSC SESSION METHODOLOGY

SESSION STRUCTURE FOR U13 - U14SESSION LENGTH - 90 MINUTES

WARM UP/TECHNICAL - 25 MINUTESTACTICAL PRACTICE - 30 MINUTESSMALL SIDED GAME (8v8) - 35 MINUTES

All sessions will end with a 8v8 Game. A 8v8 game will be played in an area of 50x70 yards. Alter the method of scoring: - Stop the ball on the endline with sole of foot - Dribble through corner gates - Scoring a goal

Ensure that substitutes are rotated frequently in order for everyone to experience playing.

NSC CURRICULUM INDEX

INDEXWeek 1 - Session 1 Defending 1v1 Session 2 Defending 1v1 - 2v1

Week 2 - Session 1 Defending 2v2 Session 2 Defending When Outnumbered

Week 3 - Session 1 Defending As A Team Session 2 Defending As A Team

Week 4 - Session 1 Receiving Skills and Dribbling Session 2 Midfield Possession

Week 5 - Session 1 Maintaining Possession Session 2 Passing & Receiving

Week 6 - Session 1 Passing Session 2 Dribbling, Passing & Receiving

Week 7 - Session 1 Attacking 1v1 Session 2 Attacking 2v1 - 2v2

Week 8 - Session 1 Attacking 3v2 Session 2 Counter Attacking

Week 9 - Session 1 Crossing & Finishing Session 2 Crossing & Finishing Week 10 - Session 1 Shooting

Session 2 Shooting

WEEK ONE: Defending 1v1

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Technical Warm Up (25mins) : 1v1 defendingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size10x15 yard area 2 goals centrally in the area facing different waysSet up/ rulesDefending team pass ball across to attacking team who look to score in either goal. If defender wins possession they try and score.

PROGRESSIONPlay 2v2

COACHING POINTS:Angle of approach - body shapeBlock movements toward goalsForce defender away from goals

COACHING POINTS

Angle of approach - body shapeBlock movements toward goals force player into pressureForce defender away from goals

SMALL SIDED GAME (35mins)- 8v8ORGANIZATION70x50 yard area

Both teams play 1-2-4-1

Have a gate in each corner. Teams can score in the goal or by dribbling the ball through the corner gates.

Re-starts need to be as quick as possible - have a spare ball ready to put into play3 short periodsDon’t keep score

Rotate subs in frequently

Tactical (30mins)- 1v1 CircuitEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 2 10x25 yard channels with goals as shown Set up/ rulesHave 1 defender in each channel. 1 attacker will enter the area and try and score. If defender wins the ball of forces attacker out of play they become new attacker and player losing the ball becomes defender. Attackers work through the circuit counting each goal they score. Defenders gain a point each time they prevent a goal.

PROGRESSIONIf defender wins the ball they then at-tack the goal.

Play 2v2

COACHING POINTSAngle of approach - body shapeBlock movements toward goalsForce defender away from goals

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WEEK ONE: Defending 1v1 - 2v1

TECHNICAL (30mins): DribblingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate a circle 20 yards in diameter with 4 10x10 boxes around the outside.Set up/ rulesThe defending team now have 3 players outside the circle. Defenders inside the circle try to force attackers towards a defender on the outside of the circle. Outside defender can reach into the circle to try and steal the ball. If inside defender calls ‘switch’ outside defender can come into the area to pres-sure and inside player move outside the area. If defender wins the ball can they dribble into a square.

PROGRESSIONPossession game, defending team have 3 players on the outside. Attacking team try to keep possession defending team try to force play out and steal the ball to get into a box.

COACHING POINTS:Stay close to attackerBlock movements towards the centre of the areaForce attacker into traffic

TECHNICAL WARM UP (25mins): Defending 1v1EquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate a circle 20 yards in diameter with 4 10x10 boxes around the outside.Set up/ rulesPlayers work in pairs with a ball between the pair. One player dribbles the ball around trying to stay inside the circle. The other player tries to force the attacker out of the circle without making a tackle. Once the ball is out the area players swap roles.

PROGRESSIONDefender’s can now try and put their foot on top of any attackers ball. Once a defender touches a ball both the defender and attacker race to the nearest box. Last one in the box becomes a defender.

Defending team try and force any player outside area now, how quick can they get all players outside. Work in pairs?

COACHING POINTS:Stay close to attackerBlock movements towards the centre of the areaForce attacker into traffic

COACHING POINTSM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot

SMALL SIDED GAME (35mins)- 8v8ORGANIZATION70x50 yard area split into 3rds


Each team has 1 defender in their end zone. Attacker breaks into end zone to go 1v1.



WEEK TWO: Defending 2v2TECHNICAL WARM UP (25mins): Defending 2v2EquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size15x15 yard area with 4 corner goalsSet up/ rulesSplit into 2 teams. Each team starts next to one of the four goals. Attacking team dribble the ball into the area. Defenders can enter the area once attacker has taken first touch. Attackers try and dribble ball through either of the corner goals at the opposite end. Defenders try and win possession and attack opposite goals.

PROGRESSIONCoach now calls out a number. This number is how many players enter the area and compete for possession. A point is gained by dribbling ball through either of other teams goals.COACHING POINTSNearest player pressure ballAngle and speed of approachBody Shape to force play one direction or into trafficAngle and distance of covering defenderType and timing of tackle

COACHING POINTSKeep ball close to feetHead up for awarenessSpeed up to exploit space and attack gate.



Split field into quarters. Each team has 2 players in each box. Create a 15 yard goal area. Only 1 attacker can enter the area. No GKs goal must be scored with a first time finish.



PROGRESSIONPlayers can now move boxes but each team must have 2 players in each box at all times.

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TACTICAL (30mins): Defending 2v2EquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size15x15 yard area with 4 corner goalsSet up/ rulesTeams now associate a number to a letter. Coach calls out a letter. The number that team has associ-ated to that letter is the number of players to enter the area. This will create over loads. e.g.Team 1 A=2 B=3 C=1 Team 2 A=3 B=1 C=2

COACHING POINTSNearest player pressure ballAngle and speed of approachBody Shape to force play one direction or into trafficAngle and distance of covering defenderType and timing of tackle

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WEEK TWO - Defending When OutnumberedTACTICAL (30mins): 2v3 DefendingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size20x15 yard area with a goalSet up/ rulesDefending players start either side of the goal. The central attacker passes ball to another attacker who sets the ball back. As this is happening 2 defenders enter play. 3 attackers look to score. Defending team look to win possession and cross attackers end line to gain a point.

PROGRESSIONHave 1 defender enter from next to the goal and one enter from next to the attacker on the end line.

COACHING POINTS

Nearest player pressure ballAngle and speed of approachBody Shape to force play one direction or into trafficAngle and distance of covering defender

COACHING POINTSNearest player pressure ballAngle and speed of approachBody Shape to force play one direction or into trafficAngle and distance of covering defender



Have 3 goals on each side. Each team attacks and defends 3 goals.



TECHNICAL (30mins): 4v2 - 2v1 defendingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size55x30 yard area split into 15x20x25 areas.Set up/ rulesGK starts in small zone, 1 defender starts in 2nd zone and 2 defenders start in biggest zone. 4 attackers enter the zone to create 4v2. Attackers try and penetrate into second zone with only 2 players entering that zone to create 2v1. only one player can enter the third zone going 1v1 with the GK. If defending team win possession they try and get the ball back to the start line. Defenders are restricted to the zone they start in.

PROGRESSION3 attackers can now move into second zone with one defender allowed to recover to make it 3v3.

COACHING POINTSNearest player pressure ballAngle and speed of approachBody Shape to force play one direction or into trafficAngle and distance of covering defender

WEEK THREE: Defending As A TeamWARM UP (25mins): Defending as a UnitEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size40x30 yard area with halfway lineSet up/ rulesSplit into two teams of 6. Both teams start in a half. Teams score a point by dribbling over halfway line from the half they begin the game in. Coach passes the ball into either team. who be-come attacking team. (white team in diagram). Red team move across into white team half and defend the halfway line. One red player move to the outside of the red half as a target player. If white dribble over the halfway line they score a point and coach passes a new ball into the white team to attack again. If red win possession they must switch the ball to their target player and move across into their half. White team move across and defend the halfway line leaving one target player.

PROGRESSIONEach challenge now becomes ‘on the move’ so players are moving around the area per-forming the challenge

Change challenges

COACHING POINTS:Pressure, cover & balance when defending

Recognition of opportunity to win possession

Speed and organisation of transition

Delaying of attack to allow recovery

TECHNICAL (30mins): 1v1 Attacking 4 Zone GameSet up/ rulesChallenge each team to know think about and organize the shape during transition from defense to attack and visa-versa. Defending team play as a back 4 and holding midfielder. Attacking team have 3 forwards and 3 midfielders.

COACHING POINTS:Positional rotation in transition both attack-ing and defending teams.Speed and organisation of transitionDelaying of attack to allow recoveryDirection of recovery run in relation to gaps in team shape

COACHING POINTSPressure, Cover & BalanceShuffle across to close gaps in defenceCommunicate with defensive midfielder to shuffle or pressFocus if team attacking other endAwareness of attacker behind and closing off passing lanes.Playing out from the back when possession is regained Quick transition from defence to attack

SMALL SIDED GAME (35mins) - 8v8ORGANIZATION70x50 yard area

Have 3 goals on each of the longest sides of the field.Each team attacks and defends 3 goals.



WEEK THREE: Defending As A Team

TECHNICAL (30mins): Exploiting SpaceEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size30x40 yard area with gates placed randomly placed inside the area.Set up/ rulesAttacking team now have one player as a target player behind each end zone.This create 3v2 in central zone.Attacking team can now score by passing ball into target play-ers feet or by dribbling ball over end line.

COACHING POINTS:Pressure, Cover & BalanceShuffle across to close gaps in defenseCommunicate with defensive midfielder to shuffle or pressFocus if team attacking other endAwareness of attacker behind and closing off passing lanes.Playing out from the back when possession is regained Quick transition from defense to attack

WARM UP (25mins): 1v1 DribblingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size15x15 yard area with 4 gates and a half way lineSet up/ rulesThree teams of 5. Have two teams in each end zone set out as a back four with on player inside the main area as a defender. One team start inside the central area.Coach begins the practice passing the ball into the central team. Each end zone team has one player in the main area as a defender. This creates a 5v2. Attacking team gain a point by dribbling the ball through either end zone and over the end line.Either defender in the central area will try and win possession and get the ball back to

PROGRESSIONBall can now be passed over the end line for a team mate to receive. Offside apply

COACHING POINTS:Shuffle across to close gaps in defenseCommunicate with Defensive midfielder to shuffle or press

COACHING POINTSPressure, Cover & BalanceShuffle across to close gaps in defenceCommunicate with defensive midfielder to shuffle or pressFocus if team attacking other endAwareness of attacker behind and closing off passing lanes.Playing out from the back when possession is regained Quick transition from defence to attack

SMALL SIDED GAME (35mins) - 8v8ORGANIZATION70x50 yard area

Have 3 goals on each of the longest sides of the field.Each team attacks and defends 3 goals.



WEEK FOUR - Receiving Skills & DribblingTechnical Warm Up (25mins) - Receiving SkillsEquipmentConesBallsField Size25x25 yard area with 4 corner goals & 5 yard gate in centreSet up/ rulesSplit into two teams lined up centrally between each set of goals. One team start with the balls. First player in team without balls runs into the centre through the gate. As player reaches gate ball is passed in. Player receives to turn and dribbles through a corner goal and back to their team. Balls should them be with other team to repeat exercise.

PROGRESSIONReceiving player can turn to either goal and dribble through. The passer must now try and run through the other goal before the receiver gets through the goal they turn too. Winner gets a point for their team.

Passer now chases receiver and tries to tag them before they dribble through a goal

COACHING POINTSChange of speed or direction to beat defenderUse a move to beat defender

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TECHNICAL (25mins): Receiving under pressureEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size25x25 yard area with 4 corner goals & 5 yard gate in centreSet up/ rulesHave two teams lined up side by side centrally between the goals. The attacker will start the practice. As soon as the attacker runs for the gate, the defender can follow. Attacker receives a pass from the coach tries to receive the ball and turn to dribble through either goal. De-fender can’t tackle until attacker has taken a touch. If defender wins the ball they can attack other two goals.

PROGRESSIONMake team competition

COACHING POINTS:Check shoulder before receivingTake touch into spaceDisguise

COACHING POINTSCheck shoulder before receivingTake touch into space - PositiveDisguise



Have a gate in each corner. Teams can score in the goal or by dribbling the ball through the corner gates.



WEEK FOUR: Midfield Possession

TECHNICAL (30mins) - Ball ProtectionEquipmentConesBallsField Size15x15 yard areaSet up/ rulesThe whites play possession in the 8x8 yard area against one blue defender. If the defender wins the ball or the whites make a stray pass that goes outside of the 8x8 area then the reds now move into the large area and take possession of the ball and the whites must defend making a 5v3.Team who make the most passes wins the game

ProgressionIf white team regain possession they tryand get ball back into the middle area withcontrolled possession. At this point one redstays to defend while the others retreat tothe outside leaving 3v1 in the central area.

Coaching PointsA,B,C - Awareness, Body Shape, ControlSpeed of transition when possession is wonDraw defenders in close to create space to pass into.

TECHNICAL WARM UP (25mins) - Protect your castle EquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 2 diamonds with 15 yards between each coneSet up/ rulesPlayers pass and follow their pass. Pass in sequence:1-2-3-4 -1-2-3-4

ProgressionReverse direction of play

Coaching Points:A,B,C - Awareness, Body Shape, ControlQuality and accuracy of passingFirm passes to back foot 13

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COACHING POINTSUse body to protect the ballUse arm to hold off defenderChange point of attack



Have a 5 yard box in each corner. Teams score a point by keep-ing the ball inside a box for 5 seconds.



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