Last week of fall soccer
To celebrate the end of the fall season and to recognize the efforts and skills of players
we have a selection of patches to give to players at the end of the session.
Blue/Yellow: each student will receive one to recognize their participation in the fall program.
Lightning Bolt: The bolt with three different parts represents defence, midfield and offence. This patch goes to a good all around player with good teamwork skills.
A: Player displaying good effort.
D: Player with strong defensive skills
Metallic Gold Star: The golden player, one who is always on time and helps out (without being asked).
Red Star: The player with the most heart (determination, courage, bravery).
Happy Face: The player who has a great attitude and makes the practice enjoyable for all.
You may want to think about who would be a worthy recipient of each patch prior to the last session.
Patches are in the equipment room.
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Theme this week: Goal Keeping and Review
-we will look at the role and positioning of the goal keeper
-using hands and catching properly idea of scooping and locking the box
-rolling the ball, throwing
Warm Up:
Players in grid with a ball each. Have each player do a series of activities with ball such as bounce ball then catch, throw ball into air and catch, roll ball through another's legs and retrieve, kick ball into air and catch.
Introduce goaltending skills such as ones shown below. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips.
Ready position
Bowling technique and scooping and locking the box
Catching Grips
Punting technique
Over arm throw
Play a game of ultimate practicing catching and throwing skills.
30 X 40 m grid. Two teams, one ball. Teams try to get ball over opposition's end line. The ball can only be moved by throwing and catching ball to teammate. Change in possession if ball is not caught or intercepted. Defenders must be 2 meters away. You gain a point by having a teammate catch the ball over opposition's end line. You may want to introduce a second ball to keep players engaged.
This link explains a similar game.
Review:
Choose one of your favourite activities from the previous weeks.
Another suggestion is to play World Cup.
Three teams of equal numbers. One goalie. Teams play against each other trying to score a goal on same net. When team scores they sit out next round, they will play winner of remaining two teams. Two winning teams play against each other.
Focus on teamwork and finishing.
How about ending the session with a parents vs kids game.
At end of session review quickly review all the skills you have worked on this fall: dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, attacking and goaltending.
At end of session review quickly review all the skills you have worked on this fall: dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, attacking and goaltending.
Give out patches and T-shirts.
We may have pizza to offer players as well.
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