Technique

Ø  Running with a ball                                   }

Ø  Turning with a ball                                    }          Both Feet

Ø  Passing – variations of ball striking     }

Ø  Control  - 1^st touch – how to receive     }

Ø  Heading

Ø  Skills

Ø  Spatial Awareness

Structured

Ø  Small sided games            }          Fun Based

Ø  Possession games }          Encourage positive play and individual expression

Ø  1v1, 2v2, 3v3 etc  }

Basic understanding of roles in 11v11 soccer to include

Ø  Principles of defending

Ø  Principles of attacking

Ø  Roles

Ø  Team shape

Ø  Systems of play

Basic introduction to systems in 11v11 soccer

Ø  Functional play                   }          Individual and team based

Ø  Phase of play                       }

Aim – Players to be able to adapt and be comfortable in different roles

US Youth Soccer & JFC Recommendations:

Game Form:            11 vs 11 (goalkeeper chosen based on ability)

Game Duration:      2 x 35 minutes (free substitution)

Field Size:                 110 yards x 60 yards (minimum)

Ball Size/Game Rules: #5. FIFA rules apply

Practices:                 2 practices a week.