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

Ø  Receiving under pressure

Ø  Passing – range of pass

Structured

Ø  Small sided games            }          Fun Based

Ø  Possession games }          Encourage positive play and individual expression

Ø  1v1, 2v2, 3v3 etc  }

Understanding and adapting roles in 11v11 soccer

Ø  Team shape

Ø  Systems of play

To include

Ø  Styles of play

Ø  Pressing

Ø  Counter attacking

Ø  Formations

Ø  Match preparation

Ø  Functional play

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 40 minutes (free substitution)

Field Size:                 115 yards x60 yards (minimum)

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

Practices:                 2/3 practices a week.