Hello Coaches! I can't believe that it is the last week of soccer already and that I am writing my last blog post for you.
Thank you ALL for making this such a FANTASTIC season. I have truly enjoyed working with such an enthusiastic bunch. This is one lucky group of kids to have received such great coaching all season long :)
Please note that Saturday is the Wind Up. Please remind parents and players that the schedule is on the RYSA website https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3nwhf1tpXwVX090YkxIdHN2alE/view
Teams will be playing 3 games, followed by awards and snacks.
U4/5 plays 9:00-9:55, followed by awards at 10:05 and snacks at 10:25.
U6 plays 9:15-10:25, followed by awards at 10:30 and snacks at 10:50.
Coaches, if you cannot be at the wind up please ensure that YOU have found someone to cover your coaching duties for that morning. Thank you!
Now onto our last practice! For today, pick your (and the kids) favourites from the season and execute!! :) I have listed a brief format with some of my favourites that you can reference from prior posts if you are stuck. The number in brackets is the week's # post where you can find details if you can't quite remember the specifics. And, whatever you do, HAVE FUN :)
U4/5
A Tag Game - Freeze Tag (1), Donkey Tails (5), Blob Tag (6)
Obstacle Course
Indy 500 (1) or Red Light/Green Light (1) or Dribble Through the Jungle (2)
Clean Your Messy Room (2) or Hit the Coach (4)
Swamps and Crocs (4) or Sleeping Bear (6)
Shark (1) or Shark Attack (6)
Game time at 4:35 pm
U6
A Tag Game - same as U4/5 above
Obstacle Course (could be ran as a relay race) or Musical Balls/Coach Says (5)
Clean Your Room (2) or PacMan (4) or Hit the Coach (4)
Turn and Burn (6) or Triangle Challenge (6)
Shark (1) or Shark Attack (6)
Numbers Game with 1 Net (4) or Chain Soccer (2)
Game time at 5:40 pm. I will be evaluating players for reference as they move up into U8 next year, so will be around to your teams at this time with some questions for you.
Thank you again for giving up your time to these kids and the beautiful game. I hope the experience has been a positive one for you. ANY feedback, good, bad or otherwise, is appreciated so that we can make improvements to the program for next year. You can send this to me via email at kblommestein@gmail.com, or via the RYSA Feedback Form https://sites.google.com/site/revelstokesoccer/feedback-form
Sunday, June 14, 2015
U8/10/13 week 8 - the finale!
Well, here we are the final week of soccer! We can not extend our thanks enough to all of you for making the season a fantastic success up to this point. We hope you have had fun and that you can dig out your enthusiasm and love of soccer for one more week!
All the head coaches are doing or finishing up player evaluations (to help make teams for next year), please assist them as needed especially if players are away etc. - thanks!
Last week I posted practice #8, so you should be hitting this now if you didn't hit it last week. Here is the link to the wind up schedule for Saturday. If you could hand in your gear at wind up, that would be very much appreciated.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3nwhf1tpXwVX090YkxIdHN2alE/view
We are always trying to make soccer better in Revelstoke, if you have feedback, good, bad, constructive, PLEASE share this with us either verbally or via email: vonbremen@hotmail.com or on the feedback form at revsoccer.com
https://sites.google.com/site/revelstokesoccer/feedback-form.
We have enjoyed working with you this season!
High fives all around!
Kim, Rory & Kendra
All the head coaches are doing or finishing up player evaluations (to help make teams for next year), please assist them as needed especially if players are away etc. - thanks!
Last week I posted practice #8, so you should be hitting this now if you didn't hit it last week. Here is the link to the wind up schedule for Saturday. If you could hand in your gear at wind up, that would be very much appreciated.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3nwhf1tpXwVX090YkxIdHN2alE/view
We are always trying to make soccer better in Revelstoke, if you have feedback, good, bad, constructive, PLEASE share this with us either verbally or via email: vonbremen@hotmail.com or on the feedback form at revsoccer.com
https://sites.google.com/site/revelstokesoccer/feedback-form.
We have enjoyed working with you this season!
High fives all around!
Kim, Rory & Kendra
Sunday, June 7, 2015
U4/5 Crazy Hair Day & Stations June 10/15
Its Crazy Hair Day! Time to get out those wigs and hairspray and make yourself a crazy hair-do :)
STATIONS: Teams 1-7 will rotate clockwise around their stations on the road side of the field and teams 8-14 will rotate clockwise around their stations on the opposite end. This means that after #7 you move to #1, and after #14 you move to #8. The horn will go at 4:00 to start as usual, and then every 6-ish minutes to change stations. As the first station is your own, I have allotted more time here to allow you to get your team organized or do a little warmup first (pick a tag game). The first switch will happen at 4:09, and every 6 minutes after that. Note that 6 minutes isn't very long, so when the team arrives get them going quickly! Remember that one coach stays at your number to run the station and the other coach (or a parent) can help move the group from station to station. There are no scheduled games this week.
Pirate Ship - #1 Liliane / Bryan & #12 John / Lisa
Grid is a Pirate Ship, so talk like a pirate and get them excited.
You are the captain, here are the commands for calls/skills. Introduce them 2 at a time and have the players perform them a couple of times, and then introduce 2 more.
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-skills.html
Soccer Bowling - #2 Shendra & #13 Blair / Ben
Exactly like it suggests, and the video makes it self explanatory!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKGyrJGmJNk&feature=relmfu
STATIONS: Teams 1-7 will rotate clockwise around their stations on the road side of the field and teams 8-14 will rotate clockwise around their stations on the opposite end. This means that after #7 you move to #1, and after #14 you move to #8. The horn will go at 4:00 to start as usual, and then every 6-ish minutes to change stations. As the first station is your own, I have allotted more time here to allow you to get your team organized or do a little warmup first (pick a tag game). The first switch will happen at 4:09, and every 6 minutes after that. Note that 6 minutes isn't very long, so when the team arrives get them going quickly! Remember that one coach stays at your number to run the station and the other coach (or a parent) can help move the group from station to station. There are no scheduled games this week.
Pirate Ship - #1 Liliane / Bryan & #12 John / Lisa
Grid is a Pirate Ship, so talk like a pirate and get them excited.
You are the captain, here are the commands for calls/skills. Introduce them 2 at a time and have the players perform them a couple of times, and then introduce 2 more.
"Captain's coming!" = players stop dribbling and put their foot on the ball and salute you
"Scrub the decks!" = players roll the ball backwards and forwards using the bottom of their foot; use both feet!
"Climb the rigging!" = players perform toe taps on the ball and pretend to climb with the hands
"Man overboard!" = players dribble to the edge of the ship (grid), place their foot on the ball and their hand on their forehead as if they are looking for somebody; they can then continue dribbling when you tell them to go again
"Fire the cannon!" = players dribble to the edge and kick their ball as far as they can; once all the balls have been kicked, the players can retrieve their soccer ball and carry on dribbling.
"Seagulls are coming" = you pretend to be a seagull who wants to eat their soccer ball; the kids on hearing this command will drop to the ground quickly and protect their ball with their body and hands. You should run around the ship with your arms out like a bird until you tell them to carry on dribbling
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-skills.html
Soccer Bowling - #2 Shendra & #13 Blair / Ben
Exactly like it suggests, and the video makes it self explanatory!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKGyrJGmJNk&feature=relmfu
Extra equipment will be available to set up more "lanes" so that you do not have a lineup. Could have parents challenge their child to see who can knock more soccerballs over.
Shark Attack - #3 Pat / Christy & #14 Margo / Kurt
Play in a 20 x 20 grid. Mark each corner with different coloured cones (look in the cart for more colours, could also use pinnies if there are not enough cones). Players are the "fish" and are dribbling in the grid, while coaches or parents are the sharks who are trying to win ball the from them. Players perform toe touches or storks if the shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific colour, players must dribble to that coloured corner whilst trying to get past the sharks.
Don't Crash the Car - #4 Tyler / Christi / Jaana & #8 Simone / Jenny
Red Light, Green Light made fun....check out all the variations!
://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
Topple Me Coconuts - #5 Sheena / Shawna / Wyatt & #9 Stephanie / Amy
(See Active Start coach resources Week #2)
Outline your grid with lots of cones and place balls on top like coconuts. (There will be extra balls and cones for you to use in the wagons for this game)
Split players into 2 teams and have them line-up on opposite sides of the grid.
Players alternate making passes/shots to try and knock the ball off of a cone.
If a player is successful they can go and retrieve both balls and bring them back to their side. Encourage celebrations!
Obstacle Course - #6 Jill / Anna / Megan & #10 Keri / Travis
I will bring out hurdles, ladders, hoops and cones in the wagon. You just have to set up a fun obstacle course! You could do a round with balls and a round without, with passing sections where they can't dribble. Be creative! Don't forget to demo what you want the kids to do each round.
Pirate Pete - #7 Amanda / Whitney & #11 Roy / Kyle
You will need to get the parents to play for this station. Divide the players (with their parent) into two teams. Put one team in pinnies. Player and parent will be partners who are passing the ball to each other in a line to create a "channel".
One team has to run through the channel to get to the treasure (soccerballs). I will bring out extra soccer balls for you to use in addition to your own.
The other team is kicking/passing across the channel, trying to hit the other team with the ball (below the knee) as they run through.
If players get struck by the ball they have to go back and try again.
When players get to the treasure they bring a piece back to their ship (they can carry or dribble the ball depending on their level).
Players change roles after a set time. Count the pieces of treasure that each team collects.
To make it easier, players can roll the ball rather than kick it.
Don't Crash the Car - #4 Tyler / Christi / Jaana & #8 Simone / Jenny
Red Light, Green Light made fun....check out all the variations!
://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
Topple Me Coconuts - #5 Sheena / Shawna / Wyatt & #9 Stephanie / Amy
(See Active Start coach resources Week #2)
Outline your grid with lots of cones and place balls on top like coconuts. (There will be extra balls and cones for you to use in the wagons for this game)
Split players into 2 teams and have them line-up on opposite sides of the grid.
Players alternate making passes/shots to try and knock the ball off of a cone.
If a player is successful they can go and retrieve both balls and bring them back to their side. Encourage celebrations!
Obstacle Course - #6 Jill / Anna / Megan & #10 Keri / Travis
I will bring out hurdles, ladders, hoops and cones in the wagon. You just have to set up a fun obstacle course! You could do a round with balls and a round without, with passing sections where they can't dribble. Be creative! Don't forget to demo what you want the kids to do each round.
Pirate Pete - #7 Amanda / Whitney & #11 Roy / Kyle
You will need to get the parents to play for this station. Divide the players (with their parent) into two teams. Put one team in pinnies. Player and parent will be partners who are passing the ball to each other in a line to create a "channel".
One team has to run through the channel to get to the treasure (soccerballs). I will bring out extra soccer balls for you to use in addition to your own.
The other team is kicking/passing across the channel, trying to hit the other team with the ball (below the knee) as they run through.
If players get struck by the ball they have to go back and try again.
When players get to the treasure they bring a piece back to their ship (they can carry or dribble the ball depending on their level).
Players change roles after a set time. Count the pieces of treasure that each team collects.
To make it easier, players can roll the ball rather than kick it.
U6 Crazy Hair Day & Stations June 10/15
Its Crazy Hair Day! Time to get out those wigs and hairspray and make yourself a crazy hair-do :)
Stations this week, we will move clockwise. Stations for the first 42 minutes and then move to games as usual. Horn will go at 5pm and then every 7 minutes after that. Have fun!
Shark - Cindy / Callum
Mark out a grid. Players are the "fish" and line up on one end of the grid with soccer balls. Coach is the "shark" and is in the centre of the grid. When coach calls out "Shark!" players try to get to the other side without getting tagged by the shark. If player is tagged by a shark, they become a shark too. Another version to play is that players are dribbling around in the grid and they must perform 5 toe taps or 5 tick-tocks if the shark gets their ball. My favourite way to play is knockout style though. The shark is trying to kick player's balls out of the grid, and when this happens they become a shark too and also kick other player's balls out of the grid. The game ends when only one player is left with a ball and this player gets to be the shark for the next game.
Moving Goal - Joel / Amy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4-45TZpk8&feature=plcp&context=C34c3e74UDOEgsToPDskKaXIsKFRTQP6uQ1aiPr6kO
Numbers Game - Brock / Tayla
Set up a small grid with goals at each end. Separate players into 2 teams lined up at each end near the goal. Place yourself at the centreline with a stash of balls. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player on each team must race into the field where the ball is played. Players are trying to score if they have the ball or get the ball if they are not the first one to get it. Encourage celebrations after a goal! Progress to 2 or 3 players and/or add a goalkeeper depending on your numbers. Alternate version is to call out names of players (if you happen to know them) to switch up the challenging pairs. If numbers are low, ask the parents to play as the opposing number for their child.
Relay/Obstacle Course - Pat / Jennifer
I think the kids are ready for a challenge to take on each other relay-style. I will bring out extra equipment in the wagon for you to create an obstacle course / relay course. Try to incorporate a pass or a shot on net if you can.
Parents vs Kids - Shawn / Gavin
Set up your grid with 4-6 goals around the outside. Have a parents vs kids match to see who can score the most goals in 1 minute. All the kids are in goal with parents shooting first, then switch. Shots must be taken on a different goal each time.
Red Light, Green Light and Other Stuff - Josie / Brodie
Players move around the grid dribbling the ball – when coach shouts red light players stop. Green light players go. Go speeding – players go faster. Crash - players dive on their ball. Be creative, yellow light slow down etc... Can incorporate calls from last week's "Don't Crash the Car" as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TijmIGxTG4&list=PL23C5C4482CC7D146
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
Stations this week, we will move clockwise. Stations for the first 42 minutes and then move to games as usual. Horn will go at 5pm and then every 7 minutes after that. Have fun!
Shark - Cindy / Callum
Mark out a grid. Players are the "fish" and line up on one end of the grid with soccer balls. Coach is the "shark" and is in the centre of the grid. When coach calls out "Shark!" players try to get to the other side without getting tagged by the shark. If player is tagged by a shark, they become a shark too. Another version to play is that players are dribbling around in the grid and they must perform 5 toe taps or 5 tick-tocks if the shark gets their ball. My favourite way to play is knockout style though. The shark is trying to kick player's balls out of the grid, and when this happens they become a shark too and also kick other player's balls out of the grid. The game ends when only one player is left with a ball and this player gets to be the shark for the next game.
Moving Goal - Joel / Amy
Play in a slightly larger grid than you normally would. Coaches will hold a pinnie between them as a crossbar (there will be larger adult-sized ones in the wagon for this, grab 2 for your team) and move as the goal around the grid. Alternate the pace at which you move from time-to-time. Players try to score on the moving goal. Play the activity with each player having a ball, in pairs or split them into 2 teams. If playing as teams, then use one ball and the team in possession tries to score and the other team defends until they can get the ball.
Could have a couple of "moving goals" if you have willing parents.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4-45TZpk8&feature=plcp&context=C34c3e74UDOEgsToPDskKaXIsKFRTQP6uQ1aiPr6kO
Numbers Game - Brock / Tayla
Set up a small grid with goals at each end. Separate players into 2 teams lined up at each end near the goal. Place yourself at the centreline with a stash of balls. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player on each team must race into the field where the ball is played. Players are trying to score if they have the ball or get the ball if they are not the first one to get it. Encourage celebrations after a goal! Progress to 2 or 3 players and/or add a goalkeeper depending on your numbers. Alternate version is to call out names of players (if you happen to know them) to switch up the challenging pairs. If numbers are low, ask the parents to play as the opposing number for their child.
Relay/Obstacle Course - Pat / Jennifer
I think the kids are ready for a challenge to take on each other relay-style. I will bring out extra equipment in the wagon for you to create an obstacle course / relay course. Try to incorporate a pass or a shot on net if you can.
Parents vs Kids - Shawn / Gavin
Set up your grid with 4-6 goals around the outside. Have a parents vs kids match to see who can score the most goals in 1 minute. All the kids are in goal with parents shooting first, then switch. Shots must be taken on a different goal each time.
Red Light, Green Light and Other Stuff - Josie / Brodie
Players move around the grid dribbling the ball – when coach shouts red light players stop. Green light players go. Go speeding – players go faster. Crash - players dive on their ball. Be creative, yellow light slow down etc... Can incorporate calls from last week's "Don't Crash the Car" as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TijmIGxTG4&list=PL23C5C4482CC7D146
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
U8 practice #8
Focus: passing, possession and spreading out
warm up:
guard the castle game
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/guard_the_castle_defending_game.htm
GAME: alley soccer
create an alley on each side of the field where a player plays (who is neutral, plays for both teams, must play ball back to team who played them the ball, can not defend the alley) and each team must play the ball to the alley before attempting to score. The goal is to spread out.
Technical session:
Number passing and move.
Each player gets a number. 1 passes to 2, 2 passes to three etc....after you pass the ball you move to a new space in the grid, getting ready to call to player you receive from.
Pig in the middle, play with one or two pigs, trying to keep ball moving and get players moving. Might have players have to try to stay on outside of grid/circle and after you pass the ball you must find a new spot. If one of the pigs (defenders) touches/gets the ball then they move to the outside and person who made mistake goes into the middle.
Two teams play in two grids next to each other. Each team has a ball and tries to pass it around. Each team sends one defender to the other side to try and win the ball and bring it back to other side. You can send one defender for each ball in oppositions grid, so if they have both balls, you send two defenders. (you will need to have an adult in each grid to help coordinate).
3v1 two grid
Two grids, 3 in each grid, coach with balls on side in centre, two defenders standing by coach. Coach plays ball to one grid and then send in a defender the colour of the players in the other grid, if the defender gets it they pass it to the other grid and go back to coach who in the mean time sends in other defender from first team.
possession and spacial awareness game. Play with two players per side in the middle not three.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQmElmkBgs
GAME: two teams, one ball, normal rules!
warm up:
guard the castle game
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/guard_the_castle_defending_game.htm
GAME: alley soccer
create an alley on each side of the field where a player plays (who is neutral, plays for both teams, must play ball back to team who played them the ball, can not defend the alley) and each team must play the ball to the alley before attempting to score. The goal is to spread out.
Technical session:
Number passing and move.
Each player gets a number. 1 passes to 2, 2 passes to three etc....after you pass the ball you move to a new space in the grid, getting ready to call to player you receive from.
Pig in the middle, play with one or two pigs, trying to keep ball moving and get players moving. Might have players have to try to stay on outside of grid/circle and after you pass the ball you must find a new spot. If one of the pigs (defenders) touches/gets the ball then they move to the outside and person who made mistake goes into the middle.
Two teams play in two grids next to each other. Each team has a ball and tries to pass it around. Each team sends one defender to the other side to try and win the ball and bring it back to other side. You can send one defender for each ball in oppositions grid, so if they have both balls, you send two defenders. (you will need to have an adult in each grid to help coordinate).
3v1 two grid
Two grids, 3 in each grid, coach with balls on side in centre, two defenders standing by coach. Coach plays ball to one grid and then send in a defender the colour of the players in the other grid, if the defender gets it they pass it to the other grid and go back to coach who in the mean time sends in other defender from first team.
possession and spacial awareness game. Play with two players per side in the middle not three.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQmElmkBgs
GAME: two teams, one ball, normal rules!
U10 practice #8
Focus: working on possession and movement off the ball
Warm up:
part 1: passing and timing of pass drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEQ0tRDwROg
part 2: catch your man drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3tkNiWCCsA
Game:
play 4 touch with alleys
must play into the alley on outside before team can attempt to score
Technical session:
4v2 with twist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1Q4AGqDjs
4 corner possession game *just play with one ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1Q4AGqDjs
Warm up:
part 1: passing and timing of pass drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEQ0tRDwROg
part 2: catch your man drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3tkNiWCCsA
Game:
play 4 touch with alleys
must play into the alley on outside before team can attempt to score
Technical session:
4v2 with twist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1Q4AGqDjs
4 corner possession game *just play with one ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1Q4AGqDjs
spacial awareness: working on getting open and finding your man
GAME: two teams, one ball, regular rules of soccer!
U13 practice #8
Focus this week is possession and off ball movement. Pick one and run with it, pick a couple, pick none and choose your own practice. Perhaps there is something specific you would like to work on.
Warm up:
part 1: working on ball control & touch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eOiJbYwNEo
(avoid the heading portion)
part 2: dribbling with moves warm up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJKCxoPQglU
just pick a couple of aspects of this to build on and practice from last week
part 3: triangle game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NUeJg9r_WI
Game:
play 3 or 4 touch and work on width and depth
add alleys (play alley soccer) on the side to force width, having to play/pass into alley before attempting to score.
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/soccer_game_to_improve_possession_play.htm
technical drills:
spacial awareness: working on getting open and finding your man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQmElmkBgs&list=PL52445FCD14CEA47C
movement off the ball:
two teams playing in grid, two balls, one per team pass and move. The session moves to using more than one ball per team to increase awareness and off ball runs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntiFXO02YbI
attacking overloads:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kH9DY3v5wg
to work on possession and combination plays:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNH3Pzt8Qlg
GAME: two teams one ball and play
Warm up:
part 1: working on ball control & touch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eOiJbYwNEo
(avoid the heading portion)
part 2: dribbling with moves warm up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJKCxoPQglU
just pick a couple of aspects of this to build on and practice from last week
part 3: triangle game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NUeJg9r_WI
Game:
play 3 or 4 touch and work on width and depth
add alleys (play alley soccer) on the side to force width, having to play/pass into alley before attempting to score.
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/soccer_game_to_improve_possession_play.htm
technical drills:
spacial awareness: working on getting open and finding your man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQmElmkBgs&list=PL52445FCD14CEA47C
movement off the ball:
two teams playing in grid, two balls, one per team pass and move. The session moves to using more than one ball per team to increase awareness and off ball runs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntiFXO02YbI
attacking overloads:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kH9DY3v5wg
4 corner possession game
to work on possession and combination plays:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNH3Pzt8Qlg
GAME: two teams one ball and play
Monday, June 1, 2015
U4/5 Practice #6 June 3/15
Hi coaches, last week was AWESOME! Everybody was early and most of you even started before the horn I think! Thanks for your dedication :)
Heads up for next week... it is Crazy Hair Day and we will be doing stations again.
FOCUS SKILL - DEFENDING & ATTACKING
Defending Coaching Points - feet about shoulder width apart, with legs slightly bent
- stay on your toes so that you can react to changes of direction by the attacker
- this looks like ready position (last week), however legs are staggered more like a boxer's stance
Attacking Coaching Points - keep the ball close to you
- attack with speed
1. Warm Up - Blob Tag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS1i1mBLp0U
You may want to start game without any balls and then transition into having the non-blobs dribbling in the grid. You can break the blob whenever you feel necessary.
2. Coach Says....
Try some of the movements included in this video to improve agility and coordination. Make sure that you include defending stance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCLLgkQgNc&feature=plcp&context=C38fe374UDOEgsToPDskL70G2D4lT9CaObh1LtO6d8
You could then work some activity in with the soccer ball too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX313ddh0U&feature=plcp&context=C3e19397UDOEgsToPDskJoouvpsIZZSmE7_JkwcBXC
3. Soccer Bees
Pay attention to the boundaries of the grid when you do this activity. When it comes time to play the game, reference the boundary back to this.
http://www.soccerdrills.net/soccer-drills-soccer-bees-u4-u6/
4. Sleeping Bear
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-practice.html
This is similar to what time is it Mr. Wolf (however kids seem to like sleeping bears better than wolves).
5. Shark Attack
Play in a 20 x 20 grid. Mark each corner with different colored cones (look in the cart for more colours, could also use pinnies if there are not enough cones). Players are the "fish" and are dribbling in the grid, while coaches or parents are the sharks who are trying to win ball the from them. Players perform toe touches or storks if the shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific colour, players must dribble to that coloured corner whilst trying to get past the sharks.
Heads up for next week... it is Crazy Hair Day and we will be doing stations again.
FOCUS SKILL - DEFENDING & ATTACKING
Defending Coaching Points - feet about shoulder width apart, with legs slightly bent
- stay on your toes so that you can react to changes of direction by the attacker
- this looks like ready position (last week), however legs are staggered more like a boxer's stance
Attacking Coaching Points - keep the ball close to you
- attack with speed
1. Warm Up - Blob Tag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS1i1mBLp0U
You may want to start game without any balls and then transition into having the non-blobs dribbling in the grid. You can break the blob whenever you feel necessary.
2. Coach Says....
Try some of the movements included in this video to improve agility and coordination. Make sure that you include defending stance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCLLgkQgNc&feature=plcp&context=C38fe374UDOEgsToPDskL70G2D4lT9CaObh1LtO6d8
You could then work some activity in with the soccer ball too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX313ddh0U&feature=plcp&context=C3e19397UDOEgsToPDskJoouvpsIZZSmE7_JkwcBXC
3. Soccer Bees
Pay attention to the boundaries of the grid when you do this activity. When it comes time to play the game, reference the boundary back to this.
http://www.soccerdrills.net/soccer-drills-soccer-bees-u4-u6/
4. Sleeping Bear
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-practice.html
This is similar to what time is it Mr. Wolf (however kids seem to like sleeping bears better than wolves).
5. Shark Attack
Play in a 20 x 20 grid. Mark each corner with different colored cones (look in the cart for more colours, could also use pinnies if there are not enough cones). Players are the "fish" and are dribbling in the grid, while coaches or parents are the sharks who are trying to win ball the from them. Players perform toe touches or storks if the shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific colour, players must dribble to that coloured corner whilst trying to get past the sharks.
6. 1 v 1 attack
Set up two goals on opposite sides of your grid (one can be with your net, use pylons for the second goal). Split your team in half, and have each team on opposite side lines. Call out a name of a player from each team. You roll a ball out that they must go out and challenge for when their name is called. Each team has a goal that they are to try to score in after they have won the ball when they are called.
Games at 4:35. I am making this a little shorter to accommodate that last activity in the practice section. I heard lots of cheering last week, it seems that some of these little guys and gals are "getting it" and we are starting to see some goals being scored, NICE!!
Cheer and snack.
And I think I forgot to say it last week, but I didn't really need to because it looks like it is just happening.... everyone have fun :)
Cheer and snack.
And I think I forgot to say it last week, but I didn't really need to because it looks like it is just happening.... everyone have fun :)
U6 Practice #6 June 3/15
Hi Coaches! Great job so far, keep having fun!!!
Heads up for next week... it will be Crazy Hair Day and we will be doing stations again.
FOCUS SKILL - DEFENDING & ATTACKING
Defending Coaching Points - feet about shoulder width apart, with legs slightly bent
- stay on your toes so that you can react to changes of direction by the attacker
- this looks like ready position (last week), however legs are staggered more like a boxer's stance
Attacking Coaching Points - keep the ball close to you
- attack with speed
1. Warm Up - Blob Tag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS1i1mBLp0U
You may want to start game without any balls and then transition into having the non-blobs dribbling in the grid. You can break the blob whenever you feel necessary.
2. Coach Says....
Try some of the movements included in this video to improve agility and coordination. Make sure that you include defending stance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCLLgkQgNc&feature=plcp&context=C38fe374UDOEgsToPDskL70G2D4lT9CaObh1LtO6d8
You could then work some activity in with the soccer ball too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX313ddh0U&feature=plcp&context=C3e19397UDOEgsToPDskJoouvpsIZZSmE7_JkwcBXC
3. Don't Crash the Car
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
Red Light, Green Light made fun....check out all the variations!
4. Triangle Challenge
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-game-2.html
Create many triangles in the grid. In the first round, how many triangles can you dribble through in 30 seconds? In round two, players must use the sole of the foot and turn out of the triangle. In round three, use scissor move to get our of triangle etc....
5. Shark Attack
Play in a 20 x 20 grid. Mark each corner with different coloured cones (look in the cart for more colours, could also use pinnies if there are not enough cones). Players are the "fish" and are dribbling in the grid, while coaches or parents are the sharks who are trying to win ball the from them. Players perform toe touches or storks if the shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific colour, players must dribble to that coloured corner whilst trying to get past the sharks.
6. Turn and Burn
Divide players into two teams – put one team in pinnies. One team starts on one end of the grid with a ball each. Objective is for players with the ball to dribble towards the players without, who remain stationary. T he coach shouts “Turn” and the players with the ball stop, turn and try to dribble back to their starting line. When the players without the ball hear the coach shout “Turn” the players without the ball can release and run to steal the balls of the opposing team before they get back over the safe line. Take turns having both teams being attackers/defenders. Do not eliminate players who lose their ball, let them have another go.
Variations are to introduce specific turns: big toe turn, little toe turn, pull back, etc.
Games at 5:40. Don't forget to call a short half time and take a water break.
Cheers and snacks!
Heads up for next week... it will be Crazy Hair Day and we will be doing stations again.
FOCUS SKILL - DEFENDING & ATTACKING
Defending Coaching Points - feet about shoulder width apart, with legs slightly bent
- stay on your toes so that you can react to changes of direction by the attacker
- this looks like ready position (last week), however legs are staggered more like a boxer's stance
Attacking Coaching Points - keep the ball close to you
- attack with speed
1. Warm Up - Blob Tag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS1i1mBLp0U
You may want to start game without any balls and then transition into having the non-blobs dribbling in the grid. You can break the blob whenever you feel necessary.
2. Coach Says....
Try some of the movements included in this video to improve agility and coordination. Make sure that you include defending stance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCLLgkQgNc&feature=plcp&context=C38fe374UDOEgsToPDskL70G2D4lT9CaObh1LtO6d8
You could then work some activity in with the soccer ball too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX313ddh0U&feature=plcp&context=C3e19397UDOEgsToPDskJoouvpsIZZSmE7_JkwcBXC
3. Don't Crash the Car
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/youth-football-drills.html
Red Light, Green Light made fun....check out all the variations!
4. Triangle Challenge
http://www.freeyouthsoccerdrills.com/soccer-game-2.html
Create many triangles in the grid. In the first round, how many triangles can you dribble through in 30 seconds? In round two, players must use the sole of the foot and turn out of the triangle. In round three, use scissor move to get our of triangle etc....
5. Shark Attack
Play in a 20 x 20 grid. Mark each corner with different coloured cones (look in the cart for more colours, could also use pinnies if there are not enough cones). Players are the "fish" and are dribbling in the grid, while coaches or parents are the sharks who are trying to win ball the from them. Players perform toe touches or storks if the shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific colour, players must dribble to that coloured corner whilst trying to get past the sharks.
6. Turn and Burn
Divide players into two teams – put one team in pinnies. One team starts on one end of the grid with a ball each. Objective is for players with the ball to dribble towards the players without, who remain stationary. T he coach shouts “Turn” and the players with the ball stop, turn and try to dribble back to their starting line. When the players without the ball hear the coach shout “Turn” the players without the ball can release and run to steal the balls of the opposing team before they get back over the safe line. Take turns having both teams being attackers/defenders. Do not eliminate players who lose their ball, let them have another go.
Variations are to introduce specific turns: big toe turn, little toe turn, pull back, etc.
7. 1 v 1 attack
Set up two goals on opposite sides of your grid. Split your team in half, and have each team on opposite side lines. Call out a name of a player from each team. You roll a ball out that they must go out and challenge for when their name is called. Each team has a goal that they are to try to score in after they have won the ball when they are called. Player who does not win the ball is defending.Games at 5:40. Don't forget to call a short half time and take a water break.
Cheers and snacks!
Sunday, May 31, 2015
U8 Practice #7
Moving onto attacking this week! (If you have done defending.) Please feel free to use any of the defending drills you used last week during attacking, just ensure you are coaching attacking.
Theme: Attacking
-attack with speed
-have good first touch
-keep ball close
-attack weak side if you know it
-try and catch them flat footed
-exploit them if too close
Warm Up:
1. Donkey Tails
2. Dribble grid. Players spread out in 15X15 grid. Dribbling, toe taps/storks, fancy moves & fakes, tic-tocs, turns etc....
Play a game of shark. Mark each corner with different colored cones. Players dribbling in grid, coaches or players tries to win ball from fish. 20 toe touches or storks if shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific color players must dribble to that colored corner trying to get past sharks. Incorporate dynamic stretches within activity as needed (once everyone is in the blue lagoon corner do 20 high knees ..) Maybe show them a few fancy moves or how to do a fake.
(I'll have some additional coloured cones in the wagon)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SreaiiTlFSM
(lots of ideas in the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv22l8YnIFI
3. Agility if you like.
Game: put two arches at each end for goals. Play no goalies and coach attacking.
Technical Session on Attacking:
(choose 2-3 drills to work on attacking)
Turn and Burn
Turn and Burn- dribbling with speed
Divide players into two teams – put them in different colored pinnis One team starts on one end of the grid with a ball each. Objective is for players with the ball to dribble towards the players without, who remain stationary. The coach shouts “Turn” and the players with the ball stop, turn and try to dribble back to their starting line. When the players without the ball here the coach shout “Turn” he players without the ball can release and try and steal the balls of the apposing team before they get back over the safe line. Take turns having both teams being attackers/defenders. Do not eliminate players who lose their ball. Let them have another go.
Variations: Introduce specific turns: big toe turn, little toe turn, pull back, etc.
1v1 attack
Grid, lots of small goals, partners, 1v1 trying to dribble through the goals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSBu9bPMp4g&feature=relmfu
1v1 attack with shots on goal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReG0gT1qMo
Win ball drill
Two lines, one on either side of the coach a fair distance from the goal. Coach in middle of two lines with all the balls. Have front players lie down or face backwards etc....say go and send a ball out and they must win the ball and shoot on net. Rotate a goalie in.
Move to a 2v1 drill like this or a version of your own.
http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com/Article-899-281-Soccer-Drills--Skills-U8-soccer-drills-Soccer-attack-drill-using-2v1#
2v2-this is a more fluid drill with lots of game like situations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU4M_D1-Okg
1v1 numbers game (can use goals or just a line that needs to be dribbled over in order to score.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHz6UCcQano
can move to calling out more players and then all the players and this just turns into your game at the end.
Game.
Theme: Attacking
-attack with speed
-have good first touch
-keep ball close
-attack weak side if you know it
-try and catch them flat footed
-exploit them if too close
Warm Up:
1. Donkey Tails
2. Dribble grid. Players spread out in 15X15 grid. Dribbling, toe taps/storks, fancy moves & fakes, tic-tocs, turns etc....
Play a game of shark. Mark each corner with different colored cones. Players dribbling in grid, coaches or players tries to win ball from fish. 20 toe touches or storks if shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific color players must dribble to that colored corner trying to get past sharks. Incorporate dynamic stretches within activity as needed (once everyone is in the blue lagoon corner do 20 high knees ..) Maybe show them a few fancy moves or how to do a fake.
(I'll have some additional coloured cones in the wagon)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SreaiiTlFSM
(lots of ideas in the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv22l8YnIFI
3. Agility if you like.
Game: put two arches at each end for goals. Play no goalies and coach attacking.
Technical Session on Attacking:
(choose 2-3 drills to work on attacking)
Turn and Burn
Turn and Burn- dribbling with speed
Divide players into two teams – put them in different colored pinnis One team starts on one end of the grid with a ball each. Objective is for players with the ball to dribble towards the players without, who remain stationary. The coach shouts “Turn” and the players with the ball stop, turn and try to dribble back to their starting line. When the players without the ball here the coach shout “Turn” he players without the ball can release and try and steal the balls of the apposing team before they get back over the safe line. Take turns having both teams being attackers/defenders. Do not eliminate players who lose their ball. Let them have another go.
Variations: Introduce specific turns: big toe turn, little toe turn, pull back, etc.
1v1 attack
Grid, lots of small goals, partners, 1v1 trying to dribble through the goals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSBu9bPMp4g&feature=relmfu
1v1 attack with shots on goal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReG0gT1qMo
Win ball drill
Two lines, one on either side of the coach a fair distance from the goal. Coach in middle of two lines with all the balls. Have front players lie down or face backwards etc....say go and send a ball out and they must win the ball and shoot on net. Rotate a goalie in.
Move to a 2v1 drill like this or a version of your own.
http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com/Article-899-281-Soccer-Drills--Skills-U8-soccer-drills-Soccer-attack-drill-using-2v1#
2v2-this is a more fluid drill with lots of game like situations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU4M_D1-Okg
1v1 numbers game (can use goals or just a line that needs to be dribbled over in order to score.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHz6UCcQano
can move to calling out more players and then all the players and this just turns into your game at the end.
Game.
U10 Practice #7
Moving onto attacking this week! (If you have done defending.) Please feel free to use any of the defending drills you used last week during attacking, just ensure you are coaching attacking.
Theme: Attacking
-attack with speed
-have good first touch
-keep ball close
-attack weak side if you know it
-try and catch them flat footed
-exploit them if too close
Warm Up:
1. Donkey Tails
2. Dribble grid. Players spread out in 15X15 grid. Dribbling, toe taps/storks, fancy moves & fakes, tic-tocs, turns etc....
Play a game of shark. Mark each corner with different colored cones. Players dribbling in grid, coaches or players tries to win ball from fish. 20 toe touches or storks if shark attack is successful. To give players an opportunity to work on their offensive skills, when coach yells a specific color players must dribble to that colored corner trying to get past sharks. Incorporate dynamic stretches within activity as needed (once everyone is in the blue lagoon corner do 20 high knees ..) Maybe show them a few fancy moves or how to do a fake.
3. Do some agility if you feel like you have not done any of late.
Game: Play small sided scrimmage but coach attacking. We're also going to work on the attacking principal of width and play alley soccer.
Create two alleys on either side of your field
Working on width. Can not check the allies or go in the allies, only ally players can be in the alley. If you are short on numbers have one person play in the ally and play to whomever passed them the ball or have a coach in one alley doing this and then two players in the other alley. In order to try and score the team must complete one pass to the alley
Grid 1v1 attack drill.
Grid, many small goals, attackers in pinnies. Play 1v1 with attackers trying to score on as many small goals as they can in a minute. If defender wins ball, they get a point. Change attackers to defender, change partners etc...
1v1 Kings court activity
partners
create enough small grids (all side by side) for each pairing
in grid play 1v1 for a time limit (2 minutes?), with the defender passing to the attacker and attacker trying to score by stopping ball on defenders line. Have them keep score. Choose one end to be the kings court (have person that won stay put in this grid) and on the opposite end of your line of grids have the looser stay put. Have all others move according to if they have won or lost winners move one grid up towards kings court and all losers move down towards the looser (for lack of better word) court.
1v1 attack on goal, moving to 2v1 attack on goal
Have defending line next to goal with balls, they pass out to attacking line and then it's 1v1 with attackers trying to score on goal. Call dead if defender successfully wins the ball. Or try the format in the video
Move to a second attacking line and then it's 2v1 or try this version of 2v1
or 2v2
Attacking Attack - players like this activity.
Divide team into attackers and defenders. Match an attacker with a defender. Place all players in the 18 yard box. One coach is situated on each side of 18 yard box. They distribute balls into the box and attackers try to create an opportunity to score while the defenders try to get the ball out of 18. Distribute balls to different areas of 18 yard box. Key coaching points: attack the ball, look for shooting opportunities.
Games!
U13 Practice #7
Moving onto attacking this week! (If you have done defending.) Please feel free to use any of the defending drills you used last week during attacking, just ensure you are coaching attacking.
Attacking with ball:
-attack with speed
-keep ball close
-attack weak side if you know it
-try and catch defender flat footed
-exploit them if too close
Warm Up:
Dribbling Grid - 20 x 30 meter grid. Players dribbling in grid listening to coaches instructions - turn, accelerate, find space etc. Have them practice offensive moves when dribbling, when they approach another player have them do a move to get by them. Players may want to demonstrate some moves to team and then have players practice moves.
Game:
5 vs 5(or whatever you have) focus on players creating opportunities to attack the net. You may want to set up a pop up net and a few arches that they can score on to create more attacking opportunities.
Technical Team Activities:
Spend some time talking and demonstrating attacking skills. See key coaching points above.
Choose a few of the following activities. I would recommend that players practice at least one 1 vs 1 activity and one 2 vs 1 activity. You may want to talk (and demo) about a wall pass. Drawing the defender and Windows/holes.
1 vs 1 set up enough lanes so all players can be practicing attacking skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9a0OkjQMyo
Progression to 2 vs 1.
Defender passes to attackers who try to beat defender and dribble across line. You may want to progress to 3 vs 2. If you have two coaches each coach could take one group each to work with.
or 3v1 (this is a great drill).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja37bvECImw
2 vs 2 activity. Can attacking players be creative enough to gain end line?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRYM19SW2g
Attacking Attack - players like this activity.
Divide team into attackers and defenders. Match an attacker with a defender. Place all players in the 18 yard box. One coach is situated on each side of 18 yard box. They distribute balls into the box and attackers try to create an opportunity to score while the defenders try to get the ball out of 18. Distribute balls to different areas of 18 yard box. Key coaching points: attack the ball, look for shooting opportunities.
Gauntlet drill
If you did not have time to do this activity last week, you may want to try it this week. Kids love it! Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
Game
Focus on attacking :)
Attacking with ball:
-attack with speed
-keep ball close
-attack weak side if you know it
-try and catch defender flat footed
-exploit them if too close
Warm Up:
Dribbling Grid - 20 x 30 meter grid. Players dribbling in grid listening to coaches instructions - turn, accelerate, find space etc. Have them practice offensive moves when dribbling, when they approach another player have them do a move to get by them. Players may want to demonstrate some moves to team and then have players practice moves.
Game:
5 vs 5(or whatever you have) focus on players creating opportunities to attack the net. You may want to set up a pop up net and a few arches that they can score on to create more attacking opportunities.
Technical Team Activities:
Spend some time talking and demonstrating attacking skills. See key coaching points above.
Choose a few of the following activities. I would recommend that players practice at least one 1 vs 1 activity and one 2 vs 1 activity. You may want to talk (and demo) about a wall pass. Drawing the defender and Windows/holes.
1 vs 1 set up enough lanes so all players can be practicing attacking skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9a0OkjQMyo
Progression to 2 vs 1.
Defender passes to attackers who try to beat defender and dribble across line. You may want to progress to 3 vs 2. If you have two coaches each coach could take one group each to work with.
or 3v1 (this is a great drill).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja37bvECImw
2 vs 2 activity. Can attacking players be creative enough to gain end line?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRYM19SW2g
Attacking Attack - players like this activity.
Divide team into attackers and defenders. Match an attacker with a defender. Place all players in the 18 yard box. One coach is situated on each side of 18 yard box. They distribute balls into the box and attackers try to create an opportunity to score while the defenders try to get the ball out of 18. Distribute balls to different areas of 18 yard box. Key coaching points: attack the ball, look for shooting opportunities.
Gauntlet drill
If you did not have time to do this activity last week, you may want to try it this week. Kids love it! Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
Game
Focus on attacking :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
COACH SOCIAL!!!
Hello Coaches!
You are all invited to the Village Idiot this Thursday, May 28th at 8:30 pm. A little mid-season chance to catch up, talk soccer and relax a little.
Hope to see you all there :)
You are all invited to the Village Idiot this Thursday, May 28th at 8:30 pm. A little mid-season chance to catch up, talk soccer and relax a little.
Hope to see you all there :)
Sunday, May 24, 2015
U4/5 Practice #5 May 27/15
Hello coaches! Thanks to those coaches who helped out at Super Soccer Saturday, a good time had by all :)
We really appreciate your extra time spent to help on this day.
A gentle reminder to watch the time that you allot for each activity so that you can get to all of them. The warm up should take less than 5 minutes, then spend 5-7 minutes on each of the other activities.
If your photos were not done last week, they will happen this week.
FOCUS SKILL - Goal Tending
You know after all that telling the kids not to use their hands, now we are going to use them!!! Preface it that one person on the pitch can use their hands... the goal keeper!
We always pair goal keeping with shooting so this will continue to be part of our theme as well, and we will replay some of last weeks games but with a little twist.
1. Warm up
Play a game of donkey tails. Half of the players have pinnies as "tails" tucked into their shorts, the other half try and get as many pinnies as possible or some variation of this.
2. Ready Position
You may want to have them play a Simon Says game where you introduce this skill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
3. Bowling Technique / Scooping and Holding the Ball
Working with their parent, have players bowl ball to each other working on proper bowling, scooping and hugging the ball technique. Maybe have them move to passing it back to player on their knees who then attempts to dive on the ball. (If kids are granny bowling it that is totally fine and age appropriate).
Bowling technique (non granny style)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
Scooping and locking the box (stress this part)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
-I like how the coach says to make a cage around the ball, maybe go back to "the soccer ball is your pet" analogy somehow here?
(Some of this may be above them, but they will get the idea and the videos are excellent so that you can demo the skills well!)
4. Soccer Bowling
Set up a ball on top of a disc cone, one for each pair. Players are taking turns back and forth, trying to knock the ball of the cone as before, however this time they are bowling with hands not feet. Appoint a parent or two to help place the balls back on top of the cone when it is knocked off.
5. Swamps and Crocs
I saw some teams playing this last week (and the kids played it on Saturday too, so I know that they are getting the hang of this now), but this time players are throwing the ball over the swamp to their parent, and the parent rolls it back. At the end, player takes a shot on goal. Have players take turns in goal to practice as well. (See last weeks post for the specifics if you didn't get around to playing this)
6. Four Goal Shooting.
I made a mistake in last weeks post, it should have read "make four goals, ONE on each side of your grid". Remember that you only get one pop up net, but you can use arches for extra goals, or create goals with tall cones. This week, have players go in goal, and parents and kids not in goal try to score on them. Switch up goalies so that everyone gets to shoot and everyone (who wants to) gets to go in goal. (Also see last week's post for more details)
Games, cheers & snacks!
(I have noticed that some of the games are starting to take the shape of "real" soccer out there, nice work coaches!)
We really appreciate your extra time spent to help on this day.
A gentle reminder to watch the time that you allot for each activity so that you can get to all of them. The warm up should take less than 5 minutes, then spend 5-7 minutes on each of the other activities.
If your photos were not done last week, they will happen this week.
FOCUS SKILL - Goal Tending
You know after all that telling the kids not to use their hands, now we are going to use them!!! Preface it that one person on the pitch can use their hands... the goal keeper!
We always pair goal keeping with shooting so this will continue to be part of our theme as well, and we will replay some of last weeks games but with a little twist.
1. Warm up
Play a game of donkey tails. Half of the players have pinnies as "tails" tucked into their shorts, the other half try and get as many pinnies as possible or some variation of this.
2. Ready Position
You may want to have them play a Simon Says game where you introduce this skill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
3. Bowling Technique / Scooping and Holding the Ball
Working with their parent, have players bowl ball to each other working on proper bowling, scooping and hugging the ball technique. Maybe have them move to passing it back to player on their knees who then attempts to dive on the ball. (If kids are granny bowling it that is totally fine and age appropriate).
Bowling technique (non granny style)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
Scooping and locking the box (stress this part)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
-I like how the coach says to make a cage around the ball, maybe go back to "the soccer ball is your pet" analogy somehow here?
(Some of this may be above them, but they will get the idea and the videos are excellent so that you can demo the skills well!)
4. Soccer Bowling
Set up a ball on top of a disc cone, one for each pair. Players are taking turns back and forth, trying to knock the ball of the cone as before, however this time they are bowling with hands not feet. Appoint a parent or two to help place the balls back on top of the cone when it is knocked off.
5. Swamps and Crocs
I saw some teams playing this last week (and the kids played it on Saturday too, so I know that they are getting the hang of this now), but this time players are throwing the ball over the swamp to their parent, and the parent rolls it back. At the end, player takes a shot on goal. Have players take turns in goal to practice as well. (See last weeks post for the specifics if you didn't get around to playing this)
6. Four Goal Shooting.
I made a mistake in last weeks post, it should have read "make four goals, ONE on each side of your grid". Remember that you only get one pop up net, but you can use arches for extra goals, or create goals with tall cones. This week, have players go in goal, and parents and kids not in goal try to score on them. Switch up goalies so that everyone gets to shoot and everyone (who wants to) gets to go in goal. (Also see last week's post for more details)
Games, cheers & snacks!
(I have noticed that some of the games are starting to take the shape of "real" soccer out there, nice work coaches!)
U6 Practice #5 May 27/15
Practice #5
Hey coaches - you have all been doing a fantastic job coaching! I'm really impressed with all your enthusiasm and getting the kids going and having a great time while learning some skills!
A big thank you to those coaches who helped out at Super Soccer Saturday, you made it a great time!
SKILL FOCUS - Goal Tending
Punting Technique - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
1. Warm Up: Soccer Tag
Players are dribbling around in your grid. Player who is it holds their ball and runs with it, tagging players with the ball. Once tagged, player is frozen with ball under their foot. To be freed, another player must dribble up and pass their ball to hit the frozen players ball, or dribble up and tap their ball to the frozen player's ball.
2. Warm Up: Part 2
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
3. Arches Game
A fun game where players get the idea of rolling and throwing the ball and picking it up (work on scooping up technique ensuring the legs aren't too far apart that ball can go through them).
In your grid, create 5-8 mini goals with arches or cones. Players work in partners to see how many arches they can roll through and catch within a certain period of time. They must go to a different arch after each throw. Players may not run with the ball.
4. Musical Balls / Coach says
Spread soccer balls around in your grid. Coach calls out commands (running around grid, shuffle, etc...) When coach says "Ready position!" all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says "Ball!", all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
5. Four Goal Shooting
Similar to last week (see that post for details if you didn't get to it), except have players go in goal, and parents and kids not in goal try to score. Switch up goalies so everyone gets to shoot and everyone (who wants to) gets to go in goal.
6. Chain Soccer
Separate players/parents into 2 teams. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player/parent combo from each team enters into the field to challenge for the ball. Players try to score on opposing side while defending their own side. Parents and players not called can act as goalies on their side.
Games, cheers, snacks!
Hey coaches - you have all been doing a fantastic job coaching! I'm really impressed with all your enthusiasm and getting the kids going and having a great time while learning some skills!
A big thank you to those coaches who helped out at Super Soccer Saturday, you made it a great time!
SKILL FOCUS - Goal Tending
Ready
Position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
Bowling
Technique - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
Scooping
and "Locking the Box" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
Catching
Grips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDySzyVfUtY
Punting Technique - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
1. Warm Up: Soccer Tag
Players are dribbling around in your grid. Player who is it holds their ball and runs with it, tagging players with the ball. Once tagged, player is frozen with ball under their foot. To be freed, another player must dribble up and pass their ball to hit the frozen players ball, or dribble up and tap their ball to the frozen player's ball.
2. Warm Up: Part 2
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
3. Arches Game
A fun game where players get the idea of rolling and throwing the ball and picking it up (work on scooping up technique ensuring the legs aren't too far apart that ball can go through them).
In your grid, create 5-8 mini goals with arches or cones. Players work in partners to see how many arches they can roll through and catch within a certain period of time. They must go to a different arch after each throw. Players may not run with the ball.
4. Musical Balls / Coach says
Spread soccer balls around in your grid. Coach calls out commands (running around grid, shuffle, etc...) When coach says "Ready position!" all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says "Ball!", all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
5. Four Goal Shooting
Similar to last week (see that post for details if you didn't get to it), except have players go in goal, and parents and kids not in goal try to score. Switch up goalies so everyone gets to shoot and everyone (who wants to) gets to go in goal.
6. Chain Soccer
Separate players/parents into 2 teams. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player/parent combo from each team enters into the field to challenge for the ball. Players try to score on opposing side while defending their own side. Parents and players not called can act as goalies on their side.
Games, cheers, snacks!
U8 practice #6 Defending
Theme this week: Defending
Defending coaching points
Defender's stance:
Defender's feet should be about a shoulder width apart (boxers stance)
- legs should be slightly bent
- stay on toes so you can react to any sudden changes of direction by the attacker.
-quick close down
-delay/give space - don't commit- jockey
-watch ball not player
-make the attacker make the mistake
Defender positioning:
- defender is goalside (closer to net than attacker)
- direct attacker into area where there is support
How to Block Tackle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUtauRD5ipo
Warm Up -
Knees game - 15 x 15 meter grid. Players assume defender's stance in grid and move within grid trying to touch the knees of others. You can protect your knees by moving out of way and by blocking with your own hands. This game gives players practice moving like a defender. They should be shuffling not running.
Keep Away - 20 X 30 m grid. All players except for two are dribbling within a grid. Those without balls try to win ball from other players and then continue to dribble with grid. When coach stops play the two players without balls must do a challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWJ6u8X4dY
Game
Two teams. Regular rules. Focus on good defending skills.
Technical Team Activities: Choose a few of the below drills.
Start by practicing the block tackle, as in video above, so they are not afraid to tackle.
Ensure you spend time demonstrating proper defending stance and positioning. Encourage good defending skills and correct when needed.
1 vs 1 defending. Players 15 apart. Defender passes ball to attacker who tries to beat defender and dribble to end line.
Progress to 2 vs 1 where defender is trying to prevent two attackers from getting to endline or to get a shot on net.
Shark...because they love it. Could play knock out version with two grids, continuous, with one person as the shark, they need to know everyone's ball out of grid, when knocked out, they go into second grid, coach designates a shark for that grid. Switch sharks when clearly tired.
Move to 2v2, as in Fundamentals course package (two goals, coach pass in, two players coming in from each end). Coach first and second defender....first defender pressures and plays ball, second defender supports. Work on close downs with appropriate distance so not easily beat.
Win ball Drill: two lines facing coach, who plays 50/50 ball, try and win the ball and pass to target (goal or person), work on defending and second effort if beaten.
1v1 to numbers game:
Have two small goals on either end of a mini field. Balls at centre on side of grid with coach, line up of players on either side of coach (two teams, one in pinnies), play a ball into middle of field, 1v1 until dead or score. Can increase number of players going for ball to create different situations, 2v2, 3v3 etc...or numbers game: Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. Coach rolls out ball at center line and numbered player on each team must try to win ball and then either defend their goal or attack the other goal. Progress to calling out more than one number and encourage players on same team to work together to score. . Add a goalkeeper
Game: Two teams, one ball, play the game!
U10 practice #6: Defending
Theme this week: Defending
Defending coaching points
Defender's stance:
Defender's feet should be about a shoulder width apart, boxers stance
- legs should be slightly bent
- stay on toes so you can react to any sudden changes of direction by the attacker.
-quick close down
-delay/give space - don't commit- jockey
-watch ball not player
-make the attacker make the mistake
Defender positioning:
- defender is goalside (closer to net than attacker)
- direct attacker into area where there is support
How to block tackle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUtauRD5ipo
Warm up:
Agility and Dynamic warm up (dynamic stretching).
Ball warm up:
Keep Away - 20 X 30 m grid. All players except for two are dribbling within a grid. Those without balls try to win ball from other players and then continue to dribble with grid. When coach stops play the two players without balls must do a challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWJ6u8X4dY
Game
Two teams. Regular rules except man on man marking only. Pair up forwards and defence, and midfielders and midfielders. Have one player on each team who can check anyone. Stress importance of knowing where your check is and to get goalside and defend against check when ball is lost.
Technical Team Activities: Choose a few of the below drills.
Ensure you spend time demonstrating proper defending stance and positioning. Encourage good defending skills and correct when needed.
1 vs 1 defending. Play kings court style. Players 15 apart. Defender passes ball to attacker who tries to beat defender and dribble to end line and stop it. 2 minute games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6-1No0rddBo (as in video except multiple grids so no line ups.)
Progress to 2 vs 1 where defender is trying to prevent two attackers from getting to endline or to get a shot on net.
Shark...because they love it. Could play knock out version with two grids, continuous, with one person as the shark, they need to know everyone's ball out of grid, when knocked out, they go into second grid, coach designates a shark for that grid. Switch sharks when clearly tired.
6 vs 2 defending game. Check out video on how to do this activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX7_x-az1b4
Win ball Drill: Two lines facing coach, coach passes a 50/50 ball, players need to try and win ball and either score on a small net or pass to a target (favoured, use a player) and work on defender's working to win the ball back and make strong second effort.
Gauntlet drill:
Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
Win ball Drill: Two lines facing coach, coach passes a 50/50 ball, players need to try and win ball and either score on a small net or pass to a target (favoured, use a player) and work on defender's working to win the ball back and make strong second effort.
Gauntlet drill:
Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
1v1 to numbers game:
Have two small goals on either end of a mini field. Balls at centre on side of grid with coach, line up of players on either side of coach (two teams, one in pinnies), play a ball into middle of field, 1v1 until dead or score. Can increase number of players going for ball to create different situations, 2v2, 3v3 etc...or numbers game: Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. Coach rolls out ball at center line and numbered player on each team must try to win ball and then either defend their goal or attack the other goal. Progress to calling out more than one number and encourage players on same team to work together to score. . Add a goalkeeper
Game: Two teams, one ball, play the game!
U13 practice #6 Defending
Theme for this week: Defending
Defending coaching points
Defender's stance:
Defender's feet should be about a shoulder width apart (boxer stance)
- legs should be slightly bent
- stay on toes so you can react to any sudden changes of direction by the attacker.
- quick close down
- delay/give space - don't commit- jockey
- watch ball not player
- make the attacker make the mistake
Defender positioning:
- defender is goalside (closer to net than attacker)
- direct attacker into area where there is support
Warm up:
Agility and Dynamic warm up (dynamic stretching).
Ball warm up:
Keep Away - 20 X 30 m grid. All players except for two are dribbling within a grid. Those without balls try to win ball from other players and then continue to dribble with grid. When coach stops play the two players without balls must do a challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rb-J-tE7SyY
Game: Regular rules except man on man marking only. Pair up forwards and defence, and midfielders and midfielders. Have one player on each team who can check anyone. Stress importance of knowing where your check is and to get goalside and defend against check when ball is lost. Try having offensive team play 4 touch (4 touches to play the ball/pass)
Technical Session on Defending:
1v1 defending: demo coaching points
Play kings court style 1v1, create enough small grids for each pair to have a grid to play in, play 2 minute games of 1 v 1. To score, you must stop the ball dead on defenders end line. To start play, defender serves (crisp pass to offensive player and then closes down right away).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6-1No0rddBo (as in video except multiple grids so no line ups.)
Gauntlet drill:
Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
1v1 to numbers game:
Have two small goals on either end of a mini field. Balls at centre on side of grid with coach, line up of players on either side of coach (two teams, one in pinnies), play a ball into middle of field, 1v1 until dead or score. Can increase number of players going for ball to create different situations, 2v2, 3v3 etc...or numbers game: Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. Coach rolls out ball at center line and numbered player on each team must try to win ball and then either defend their goal or attack the other goal. Progress to calling out more than one number and encourage players on same team to work together to score. . Add a goalkeeper
Game: two teams, one ball, play the beautiful game!
Defending coaching points
Defender's stance:
Defender's feet should be about a shoulder width apart (boxer stance)
- legs should be slightly bent
- stay on toes so you can react to any sudden changes of direction by the attacker.
- quick close down
- delay/give space - don't commit- jockey
- watch ball not player
- make the attacker make the mistake
Defender positioning:
- defender is goalside (closer to net than attacker)
- direct attacker into area where there is support
Warm up:
Agility and Dynamic warm up (dynamic stretching).
Ball warm up:
Keep Away - 20 X 30 m grid. All players except for two are dribbling within a grid. Those without balls try to win ball from other players and then continue to dribble with grid. When coach stops play the two players without balls must do a challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rb-J-tE7SyY
Game: Regular rules except man on man marking only. Pair up forwards and defence, and midfielders and midfielders. Have one player on each team who can check anyone. Stress importance of knowing where your check is and to get goalside and defend against check when ball is lost. Try having offensive team play 4 touch (4 touches to play the ball/pass)
Technical Session on Defending:
1v1 defending: demo coaching points
Play kings court style 1v1, create enough small grids for each pair to have a grid to play in, play 2 minute games of 1 v 1. To score, you must stop the ball dead on defenders end line. To start play, defender serves (crisp pass to offensive player and then closes down right away).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6-1No0rddBo (as in video except multiple grids so no line ups.)
Gauntlet drill:
Have defenders move up in grid after each player goes through the gauntlet. The objective is to see if a player can beat all the defenders and shoot on goalie. Defenders are trying to stop attacker in each grid. Check it out. http://3v3soccer.blogspot.ca/2009/05/gauntlet-drill.html
move to 2v2 defending
coach one player to play/pressure the ball and the other to cover and support.
1v1 to numbers game:
Have two small goals on either end of a mini field. Balls at centre on side of grid with coach, line up of players on either side of coach (two teams, one in pinnies), play a ball into middle of field, 1v1 until dead or score. Can increase number of players going for ball to create different situations, 2v2, 3v3 etc...or numbers game: Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. Coach rolls out ball at center line and numbered player on each team must try to win ball and then either defend their goal or attack the other goal. Progress to calling out more than one number and encourage players on same team to work together to score. . Add a goalkeeper
Game: two teams, one ball, play the beautiful game!
Monday, May 18, 2015
Don't forget pictures for some teams this week!
Check the schedule posted earlier so you know when your teams photos are. Many teams have pictures this week!!
U4/5 Practice #4 May 20/15
Awesome job on the stations coaches! With only one little switch-glitch, it was a big hit and everyone had a super fun time. I loved that everyone was dressed up :)
UPDATE: the schedule for games has been changed slightly as uniform colours that were delivered were not exactly as projected when I made the schedule.
Check www.revsoccer.com for the updated schedule.
Please note that some teams have pictures this week. If you are not photographed this week, it will be your team's turn next week.
This Saturday is Super Soccer Saturday!!! Lots of games and fun with mixed teams in a world cup format. RYSA does snacks and it's just all about having fun. The U4/5's will be from 9-10am. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to send an email to your team. Pre-registration is required so that RYSA can plan accordingly. Registration closes Tues. May 19 at 5:00 pm.
Focus Skill - SHOOTING
Skill points -non kicking/planting foot next to ball
-non kicking/planting foot pointing at target
-strike ball with laces, toe pointed down and ankle locked
1. WARM UP - Coach Says
Played like Simon Says. Anything that gets those little guys moving goes. Use the whole body. Start without soccer balls and move to using them. Incorporate toe taps, tic tocs, rolling the ball under the foot, etc.
2. Obstacle Course - because everyone loved it last week!
With your neighbours, create an obstacle course that 2 or 3 teams can use/access (maybe in the centre area of the large field or between your two small fields). I will bring out all the extra equipment that RYSA has for this, but keep in mind that there are more teams than equipment, so this is why I am asking you to share. It shouldn't be super long or elaborate, as you can run it a couple of times with different progressions. This works on the physical literacy component of the program, and can be done without soccerballs and/or with them. Coaches who arrive early will get first pick of the equipment!!
3. Hit The Coach
Play inside your grid. Each player has a ball and is dribbling around and taking a shot at trying to hit you with their ball. Do a quick demo of proper shooting technique, pointing out which part of your foot players should strike the ball with. Make dramatic jumps and falls!
http://www.soccerhelp.com/shshop/coach-doug-dvd-hit-the-coach-practice-game.php
4. Crocs and Swamps
Make a line of cones heading towards the net. Players need to pass to parent/coach and not hit the crocs (cones) and then shoot on net. Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on passing around/past the crocs/cones and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score!
This is featured in one of the videos in the Active Start curriculum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqajtadt0ew&feature=youtu.be
5. Four Goal Shooting
Make 4 goals, one on each side of the grid (use cones or grab a couple of arches which I will bring to the field). Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on dribbling around and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score! Encourage scoring on all goals.
6. Go Score!
If you find that you have ran through the above super quickly, this one is a good time-filler. This game is so simple, but kids love it. Line up the soccer balls in the centre of your grid. Players start on the opposite of the grid from the net. When you shout "Go!" players run to the centre, choose a soccerball, dribble it towards the net and take a shot.
Game time when the horn blows at 4:30!
Remember that if your team is listed first on the schedule, you stay in your spot. If your team is listed second, pick up your pop-up net and move to your game.
I made a mistake a couple of weeks ago. ALL players should be playing in the game at this age to keep them interested, (NOT 3 v 3 at this age, this develops in U6). Play with goalies, making sure to switch players around often.
Don't forget the team cheer at the end!
And, as always... HAVE FUN :)
UPDATE: the schedule for games has been changed slightly as uniform colours that were delivered were not exactly as projected when I made the schedule.
Check www.revsoccer.com for the updated schedule.
Please note that some teams have pictures this week. If you are not photographed this week, it will be your team's turn next week.
This Saturday is Super Soccer Saturday!!! Lots of games and fun with mixed teams in a world cup format. RYSA does snacks and it's just all about having fun. The U4/5's will be from 9-10am. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to send an email to your team. Pre-registration is required so that RYSA can plan accordingly. Registration closes Tues. May 19 at 5:00 pm.
Focus Skill - SHOOTING
Skill points -non kicking/planting foot next to ball
-non kicking/planting foot pointing at target
-strike ball with laces, toe pointed down and ankle locked
1. WARM UP - Coach Says
Played like Simon Says. Anything that gets those little guys moving goes. Use the whole body. Start without soccer balls and move to using them. Incorporate toe taps, tic tocs, rolling the ball under the foot, etc.
2. Obstacle Course - because everyone loved it last week!
With your neighbours, create an obstacle course that 2 or 3 teams can use/access (maybe in the centre area of the large field or between your two small fields). I will bring out all the extra equipment that RYSA has for this, but keep in mind that there are more teams than equipment, so this is why I am asking you to share. It shouldn't be super long or elaborate, as you can run it a couple of times with different progressions. This works on the physical literacy component of the program, and can be done without soccerballs and/or with them. Coaches who arrive early will get first pick of the equipment!!
3. Hit The Coach
Play inside your grid. Each player has a ball and is dribbling around and taking a shot at trying to hit you with their ball. Do a quick demo of proper shooting technique, pointing out which part of your foot players should strike the ball with. Make dramatic jumps and falls!
http://www.soccerhelp.com/shshop/coach-doug-dvd-hit-the-coach-practice-game.php
4. Crocs and Swamps
Make a line of cones heading towards the net. Players need to pass to parent/coach and not hit the crocs (cones) and then shoot on net. Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on passing around/past the crocs/cones and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score!
This is featured in one of the videos in the Active Start curriculum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqajtadt0ew&feature=youtu.be
5. Four Goal Shooting
Make 4 goals, one on each side of the grid (use cones or grab a couple of arches which I will bring to the field). Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on dribbling around and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score! Encourage scoring on all goals.
If you find that you have ran through the above super quickly, this one is a good time-filler. This game is so simple, but kids love it. Line up the soccer balls in the centre of your grid. Players start on the opposite of the grid from the net. When you shout "Go!" players run to the centre, choose a soccerball, dribble it towards the net and take a shot.
Game time when the horn blows at 4:30!
Remember that if your team is listed first on the schedule, you stay in your spot. If your team is listed second, pick up your pop-up net and move to your game.
I made a mistake a couple of weeks ago. ALL players should be playing in the game at this age to keep them interested, (NOT 3 v 3 at this age, this develops in U6). Play with goalies, making sure to switch players around often.
Don't forget the team cheer at the end!
And, as always... HAVE FUN :)
U6 Practice #4 May 20/15
Awesome job on the stations last week coaches! Everything ran perfectly thanks to you, and the kids had a super fun time.
This Saturday is Super Soccer Saturday!!! Lots of games and fun with mixed teams in a world cup format. RYSA does snacks and it's just all about having fun. The U4/5's will be from 9-10am. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to send an email to your team. Pre-registration is required so that RYSA can plan accordingly. Registration closes Tues. May 19 at 5:00 pm.
Please note that photos are happening this week for all teams.
Focus Skill - SHOOTING
Skill points -non kicking/planting foot next to ball
-non kicking/planting foot pointing at target
-strike ball with laces, toe pointed down and ankle locked
This Saturday is Super Soccer Saturday!!! Lots of games and fun with mixed teams in a world cup format. RYSA does snacks and it's just all about having fun. The U4/5's will be from 9-10am. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to send an email to your team. Pre-registration is required so that RYSA can plan accordingly. Registration closes Tues. May 19 at 5:00 pm.
Please note that photos are happening this week for all teams.
Focus Skill - SHOOTING
Skill points -non kicking/planting foot next to ball
-non kicking/planting foot pointing at target
-strike ball with laces, toe pointed down and ankle locked
1. WARM UP - Coach Says
Played like Simon Says. Anything that gets those little guys moving goes. Use the whole body. Incorporate dribbling, toe taps, tic tocs, rolling the ball under the foot, etc.
Played like Simon Says. Anything that gets those little guys moving goes. Use the whole body. Incorporate dribbling, toe taps, tic tocs, rolling the ball under the foot, etc.
2. Obstacle Course... because they loved it last week!
Everything you need will be in the wagons at the centre of the field. Pull out what you like and be creative! It does not have to be super long or elaborate, go through it a few times with different progressions. Incorporate a pass or a shot on goal if you like.
3. Hit The Coach
Play inside your grid. Each player has a ball and is dribbling around and taking a shot at trying to hit you with their ball. Do a quick demo of proper shooting technique, pointing out which part of your foot players should strike the ball with. Make dramatic jumps and falls!
http://www.soccerhelp.com/shshop/coach-doug-dvd-hit-the-coach-practice-game.php
4. Four Goal Shooting
Make 4 goals, one on each side of the grid (use cones or grab a couple of arches which I will bring to the field). Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on dribbling around and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score! Encourage scoring on all goals. Use this opportunity to work on some technique.
EMPHASIS/COACHING POINTS
Dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting are practiced in a realistic manner. All of the physical demands of soccer are met in the activity. In the pairs and team version there may be changing the point of attack, combination play and communication. In the team version of the activity, transition occurs. In all versions of the activity, field vision is improved. This is a highly motivating activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4-45TZpk8&feature=plcp&context=C34c3e74UDOEgsToPDskKaXIsKFRTQP6uQ1aiPr6kO
6. Numbers Game - one net... focus on shooting
Set up a small grid with goal at one end. Separate players into 2 teams lined up on each side of goal. Place two cones just a bit further than shooting distance even with corners of goal, and place yourself between with a stash of balls. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player on each team must race around the cones into the field where a ball is played. Players are trying to both defend and score on the same net. Encourage celebrations after a goal!
Progressions: have 2 or 3 players coming out at a time, add a goalkeeper
(This can be found in Active Start Week 4)
Game time at 5:40 when the horn blows!
Remember that this age should be playing 3 v 3 on the field, and you can add a goalkeeper to this. Swap players off often. Play for about 8-9 minutes, then call a quick halftime for a water break and to give your team some encouragement and pointers about their play so far. I have noticed that some players are not paying attention to the boundaries of the field, so before you start to play today make sure you have a quick review of what the field boundary is and why it is there. Stop the play every time that the ball goes out today. Play by official rules in that throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks apply when the ball goes out of the field. You will have to teach players about these as they happen. Although we have not covered this officially, most of the these players have played the game before and use this opportunity to teach/remind them.
Cheer! Snacks!
AND..... don't forget to have fun :)
3. Hit The Coach
Play inside your grid. Each player has a ball and is dribbling around and taking a shot at trying to hit you with their ball. Do a quick demo of proper shooting technique, pointing out which part of your foot players should strike the ball with. Make dramatic jumps and falls!
http://www.soccerhelp.com/shshop/coach-doug-dvd-hit-the-coach-practice-game.php
4. Four Goal Shooting
Make 4 goals, one on each side of the grid (use cones or grab a couple of arches which I will bring to the field). Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on dribbling around and shooting on each goal. Count how many times you score! Encourage scoring on all goals. Use this opportunity to work on some technique.
5. Moving Goal
Play in a slightly larger grid than you normally would. Coaches will hold a pinnie between them as a crossbar (there will be larger adult-sized ones in the wagon for this, grab 2 for your team) and move as the goal around the grid. Alternate the pace at which you move from time-to-time. Players try to score on the moving goal. Play the activity with each player having a ball, in pairs or split them into 2 teams. If playing as teams, then use one ball and the team in possession tries to score and the other team defends until they can get the ball.
Could have a couple of "moving goals" if you have willing parents.EMPHASIS/COACHING POINTS
Dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting are practiced in a realistic manner. All of the physical demands of soccer are met in the activity. In the pairs and team version there may be changing the point of attack, combination play and communication. In the team version of the activity, transition occurs. In all versions of the activity, field vision is improved. This is a highly motivating activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC4-45TZpk8&feature=plcp&context=C34c3e74UDOEgsToPDskKaXIsKFRTQP6uQ1aiPr6kO
6. Numbers Game - one net... focus on shooting
Set up a small grid with goal at one end. Separate players into 2 teams lined up on each side of goal. Place two cones just a bit further than shooting distance even with corners of goal, and place yourself between with a stash of balls. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player on each team must race around the cones into the field where a ball is played. Players are trying to both defend and score on the same net. Encourage celebrations after a goal!
Progressions: have 2 or 3 players coming out at a time, add a goalkeeper
(This can be found in Active Start Week 4)
Game time at 5:40 when the horn blows!
Remember that this age should be playing 3 v 3 on the field, and you can add a goalkeeper to this. Swap players off often. Play for about 8-9 minutes, then call a quick halftime for a water break and to give your team some encouragement and pointers about their play so far. I have noticed that some players are not paying attention to the boundaries of the field, so before you start to play today make sure you have a quick review of what the field boundary is and why it is there. Stop the play every time that the ball goes out today. Play by official rules in that throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks apply when the ball goes out of the field. You will have to teach players about these as they happen. Although we have not covered this officially, most of the these players have played the game before and use this opportunity to teach/remind them.
Cheer! Snacks!
AND..... don't forget to have fun :)
U8 practice #5 goal keeping
****Please don't move onto practice #5 until you have completed practice #4 on shooting.
Theme this week: Goal keeping
Take some time to review the video snippets below and familiarize yourself with the various goal keeping techniques. Try these out in the drills and warm up section. Remember to review the obvious with your players, the goalie is the only person on the field who can use their hands. Pull out the goalie gear out of your tub for games tonight so that the goalie is distinct.
Ready position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
Bowling technique and scooping and locking the box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
Catching Grips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDySzyVfUtY
Punting technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
Two part warm up tonight:
Skill review:
15x15 grid
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
Soccer tag goalie style warm up:
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=17&CName=U-9%20Curriculum
(in your byte sized coaching binder) Play one or all versions of this tag game depending on your players.
15x15 grid
Start with a game of soccer tag - the players with the ball can only untag themselves by hitting the leg or foot (i.e., below the knee with the ball), but the ball must be kicked.
Then the game is changed. Just four players have a ball and the ball is picked up. The rule is now that to tag someone the player with the ball must hit another without a ball below the knee. This time the player without the ball can protect his/her lower legs with the hands and arms.
Finally, a more conventional game of tag, where the player who is "It!" can tag any player within the square -- except for those holding a ball.
The idea is for those with a ball to follow "It!" around and throw the ball to a friend who is about to be tagged.
Should a player just hang on to the ball and do nothing then that player becomes "It!" (at the direction and discretion of the coach).
Similarly, if a player runs out of the area in an attempt not to be tagged that player becomes "It!"
GAME: GK ball
create small playing field, two even teams
goals = 3 arches in a row or 3 tall cones to knock over, or cones with balls on top (don't play heading to score as in video)
Teams can only move the ball by rolling or throwing it (no running or passing with feet). In order to score they must get it through an arch, or knock cone or ball down. Have an appropriate limit of time to hold onto the ball. Work on using space to roll or throw ball to when people are covered.
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=26&CName=U-9%20Curriculum
Arches game:
A fun game where players get the idea of rolling and throwing the ball and picking it up (work on scooping up and "locking the box" technique ensuring the legs aren't to far apart that ball and go through them)
-20x30 yard grid with 5-8 arches inside (or create small goals with cones).
- players in partners. They see how many arches they can roll through and catch within a certain period of time. They must go to a different arch after each throw.
GK circle game:
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=25&CName=U-8%20Curriculum#
trying to hit cone(s) in centre of circle. Use rolling technique. Move to overhand throw to try it out if you want, but focus on rolling/bowling technique.
Musical Balls/Coach says
In a 15x15 grid. Spread balls around. Coach says running around grid, shuffle, etc... when coach says ready position all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says ball, all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
Go practice punting balls into a net because it's fun to try and kids love it when they get this skill. **In games encourage goalie to roll ball to their players because it is easiest for players to control.
Lay-off shooting drill, with rotating goalie (or lightening if you know it or any other favourite shooting drill with goalie)
Have one player start in goal and one player start as ball shagger (or two of each if you can run two lines)
Have players line up facing coach (or parent) so you can have two lines if possible (depending on numbers....just want to minimize line standing).
Players pass to coach who lays it off to player who runs onto it, and shoots on net. Shooter goes to goalie, goalie goes to shagger, shagger gets ball and jumps in line.
Chain Soccer
Set up a small grid, depending on number of players. Separate players/parents into 2 teams. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player/parent combo from each team enters into the field to challenge for the ball. Players try to score on opposing side while defending their own side. Players not called can act as goalies on their side (encourage them to use their new skills).
Game: just the beautiful game of soccer. Small sided scrimmage with goalies. I will make sure the pop up nets are available.
Theme this week: Goal keeping
Take some time to review the video snippets below and familiarize yourself with the various goal keeping techniques. Try these out in the drills and warm up section. Remember to review the obvious with your players, the goalie is the only person on the field who can use their hands. Pull out the goalie gear out of your tub for games tonight so that the goalie is distinct.
Ready position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
Bowling technique and scooping and locking the box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
Catching Grips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDySzyVfUtY
Punting technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
Two part warm up tonight:
Skill review:
15x15 grid
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
Soccer tag goalie style warm up:
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=17&CName=U-9%20Curriculum
(in your byte sized coaching binder) Play one or all versions of this tag game depending on your players.
15x15 grid
Start with a game of soccer tag - the players with the ball can only untag themselves by hitting the leg or foot (i.e., below the knee with the ball), but the ball must be kicked.
Then the game is changed. Just four players have a ball and the ball is picked up. The rule is now that to tag someone the player with the ball must hit another without a ball below the knee. This time the player without the ball can protect his/her lower legs with the hands and arms.
Finally, a more conventional game of tag, where the player who is "It!" can tag any player within the square -- except for those holding a ball.
The idea is for those with a ball to follow "It!" around and throw the ball to a friend who is about to be tagged.
Should a player just hang on to the ball and do nothing then that player becomes "It!" (at the direction and discretion of the coach).
Similarly, if a player runs out of the area in an attempt not to be tagged that player becomes "It!"
GAME: GK ball
create small playing field, two even teams
goals = 3 arches in a row or 3 tall cones to knock over, or cones with balls on top (don't play heading to score as in video)
Teams can only move the ball by rolling or throwing it (no running or passing with feet). In order to score they must get it through an arch, or knock cone or ball down. Have an appropriate limit of time to hold onto the ball. Work on using space to roll or throw ball to when people are covered.
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=26&CName=U-9%20Curriculum
Arches game:
A fun game where players get the idea of rolling and throwing the ball and picking it up (work on scooping up and "locking the box" technique ensuring the legs aren't to far apart that ball and go through them)
-20x30 yard grid with 5-8 arches inside (or create small goals with cones).
- players in partners. They see how many arches they can roll through and catch within a certain period of time. They must go to a different arch after each throw.
GK circle game:
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=25&CName=U-8%20Curriculum#
trying to hit cone(s) in centre of circle. Use rolling technique. Move to overhand throw to try it out if you want, but focus on rolling/bowling technique.
Musical Balls/Coach says
In a 15x15 grid. Spread balls around. Coach says running around grid, shuffle, etc... when coach says ready position all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says ball, all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
Go practice punting balls into a net because it's fun to try and kids love it when they get this skill. **In games encourage goalie to roll ball to their players because it is easiest for players to control.
Lay-off shooting drill, with rotating goalie (or lightening if you know it or any other favourite shooting drill with goalie)
Have one player start in goal and one player start as ball shagger (or two of each if you can run two lines)
Have players line up facing coach (or parent) so you can have two lines if possible (depending on numbers....just want to minimize line standing).
Players pass to coach who lays it off to player who runs onto it, and shoots on net. Shooter goes to goalie, goalie goes to shagger, shagger gets ball and jumps in line.
Chain Soccer
Set up a small grid, depending on number of players. Separate players/parents into 2 teams. Number players 1,2,3,4,5 etc. Call out a number. That numbered player/parent combo from each team enters into the field to challenge for the ball. Players try to score on opposing side while defending their own side. Players not called can act as goalies on their side (encourage them to use their new skills).
Game: just the beautiful game of soccer. Small sided scrimmage with goalies. I will make sure the pop up nets are available.
U10 practice #5 Goal Keeping
***Please don't proceed to practice #5 until you have done practice #4 on shooting!
Theme this week: Goal keeping
Lots of drill options here: pick a few that you like after you watch the following skill videos.
Take a bit of time to talk about positioning of goalie and role of goalie beyond just stopping the ball...ie they are like the quarterback on the field, they can see the game well from their position so start to help people with picking up checks etc...keep it brief but good to touch on.
Ready position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
Bowling technique and scooping and "locking the box"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
Catching Grips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDySzyVfUtY
Punting technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
Warm up part 1: skills
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
Warm up part 2: Crazy goal keeper tag.
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=17&CName=U-10%20Curriculum#
(in your byte sized coaching binder)
Grid: 15x15
Start with a game of soccer tag - the players with the ball can only untag themselves by hitting the leg or foot (i.e., below the knee with the ball), but the ball must be kicked.
Then the game is changed. Just four players have a ball and the ball is picked up. The rule is now that to tag someone the player with the ball must hit another without a ball below the knee. This time the player without the ball can protect his/her lower legs with the hands and arms.
Finally, a more conventional game of tag, where the player who is "It!" can tag any player within the square -- except for those holding a ball.
The idea is for those with a ball to follow "It!" around and throw the ball to a friend who is about to be tagged.
Should a player just hang on to the ball and do nothing then that player becomes "It!" (at the direction and discretion of the coach).
Similarly, if a player runs out of the area in an attempt not to be tagged that player becomes "It!"
GAME: GK ball
please note the scoring change listed below (no heading as in video, but knock over)
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=26&CName=U-10%20Curriculum#
Organization:
Create small playing field, instead of goals put tall cones (5) to knock over or disc cones with balls on top.
To score: a team has to knock a cone (or a ball off a cone) over with a throw to score.
Ball can only be moved by throwing to team-mate. Players cannot run with the ball. All passes must be caught before touching the ground. (like ultimate frisbee)
Opposition gets possession if ball hits ground from a misplaced throw or a mishandled catch.
Interceptions can be made by opposition; everyone can use their hands.
Partial interceptions can be disputed and claimed by either side by diving on the ball.
No tackling allowed - only screening.
3-second rule. If one player is holding on to the ball the coach begins the count: "One, Two…" if the ball is not thrown before "Three" it is turned-over to the opposition.
Create small goals and in pairs practice diving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Gbj_unHvg&list=PLqvvsIDxQFrlJIWWk5uzML9NvBjIfycKy&index=14
Coach says/Musical balls
In a 15x15 grid. Spread balls around. Coach says running around grid, shuffle, etc... when coach says ready position all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says ball, all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
Here are a few optional fun drills if want:
Basket catch drill in pairs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjk94YHKU-g&feature=endscreen
Ladder drill - use cones as ladder rungs it progresses right through to diving, use what you like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-iJzPYHKAQ
Pick one or two drill from this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-e7BTphmCs
Triangle Goal Game
This introduces more movement into the session and we add balls served off the ground. Place three cones or coaching sticks in an equilateral triangle with sides about 6 yards long. 10 yards from each side of the triangle is a server with balls; one keeper is in the triangle. The keeper moves out beyond the cones or sticks to face the first server, who strikes the ball at the keeper. The keeper then quickly moves to the next side of the triangle and saves a shot there, etc. You can do this as a timed activity (who can make the most saves in two minutes) or a counted activity (most saves per a fixed number of shots faced).
The keeper needs to move quickly from one "goal" to the next, finding good position and being ready to face the shot as soon as possible. Ask servers to vary their shots -- on the ground, low or high (but not over the keeper's head). Don't let the fact that the keeper is moving keep them from using proper hand position and getting their body behind the ball.
World Cup style shooting with goalies
Shots on Goal
For the last part of the session, go to live fire. You can simply put shots on goal (could have the keepers come off one post, touch the middle of the 6-yard line or a cone in an equivalent spot, and then make the save). Or, you can put it into a more game-like situation (albeit with fewer shots) by playing 2v2 or 3v3 in a 35- to 40-yard field with two full-size goals. If you only have one frame, you can play "World Cup" style, with teams of two all attacking one goal against everybody else and the keeper. Rotate keepers every few shots.
OR of course you could play LIGHTNING! Ask Rory or Kendra if you don't know how to play.
Don't forget to leave time for a scrimmage at the end.
Game: two sides, one field, the beautiful game!
Theme this week: Goal keeping
Lots of drill options here: pick a few that you like after you watch the following skill videos.
Take a bit of time to talk about positioning of goalie and role of goalie beyond just stopping the ball...ie they are like the quarterback on the field, they can see the game well from their position so start to help people with picking up checks etc...keep it brief but good to touch on.
Ready position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzDq4HlsZMY
Bowling technique and scooping and "locking the box"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xir3iUxCFfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-WW5AkU5Q
Catching Grips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDySzyVfUtY
Punting technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MX34YKM5VM
Warm up part 1: skills
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 above. Players practice in partners. You may want to focus on only a couple such as ready position, locking the box and catching grips. Use your imagination to make it fun and effective.
Can include a bit of this:
Warm up part 2: Crazy goal keeper tag.
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=17&CName=U-10%20Curriculum#
(in your byte sized coaching binder)
Grid: 15x15
Start with a game of soccer tag - the players with the ball can only untag themselves by hitting the leg or foot (i.e., below the knee with the ball), but the ball must be kicked.
Then the game is changed. Just four players have a ball and the ball is picked up. The rule is now that to tag someone the player with the ball must hit another without a ball below the knee. This time the player without the ball can protect his/her lower legs with the hands and arms.
Finally, a more conventional game of tag, where the player who is "It!" can tag any player within the square -- except for those holding a ball.
The idea is for those with a ball to follow "It!" around and throw the ball to a friend who is about to be tagged.
Should a player just hang on to the ball and do nothing then that player becomes "It!" (at the direction and discretion of the coach).
Similarly, if a player runs out of the area in an attempt not to be tagged that player becomes "It!"
GAME: GK ball
please note the scoring change listed below (no heading as in video, but knock over)
http://www.bytesizecoaching.com/DrillDisplay.php?Dname=26&CName=U-10%20Curriculum#
Organization:
Create small playing field, instead of goals put tall cones (5) to knock over or disc cones with balls on top.
To score: a team has to knock a cone (or a ball off a cone) over with a throw to score.
Ball can only be moved by throwing to team-mate. Players cannot run with the ball. All passes must be caught before touching the ground. (like ultimate frisbee)
Opposition gets possession if ball hits ground from a misplaced throw or a mishandled catch.
Interceptions can be made by opposition; everyone can use their hands.
Partial interceptions can be disputed and claimed by either side by diving on the ball.
No tackling allowed - only screening.
3-second rule. If one player is holding on to the ball the coach begins the count: "One, Two…" if the ball is not thrown before "Three" it is turned-over to the opposition.
Create small goals and in pairs practice diving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Gbj_unHvg&list=PLqvvsIDxQFrlJIWWk5uzML9NvBjIfycKy&index=14
Coach says/Musical balls
In a 15x15 grid. Spread balls around. Coach says running around grid, shuffle, etc... when coach says ready position all players show appropriate ready position. When coach says ball, all players jump/dive on a ball, last person on a ball gives their ball to coach or just play with all balls....or anyone who doesn't get a ball does 5 jumping jacks, toe taps, catches etc... Throw in whatever fun commands you like.
Here are a few optional fun drills if want:
Basket catch drill in pairs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjk94YHKU-g&feature=endscreen
Ladder drill - use cones as ladder rungs it progresses right through to diving, use what you like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-iJzPYHKAQ
Pick one or two drill from this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-e7BTphmCs
Triangle Goal Game
This introduces more movement into the session and we add balls served off the ground. Place three cones or coaching sticks in an equilateral triangle with sides about 6 yards long. 10 yards from each side of the triangle is a server with balls; one keeper is in the triangle. The keeper moves out beyond the cones or sticks to face the first server, who strikes the ball at the keeper. The keeper then quickly moves to the next side of the triangle and saves a shot there, etc. You can do this as a timed activity (who can make the most saves in two minutes) or a counted activity (most saves per a fixed number of shots faced).
The keeper needs to move quickly from one "goal" to the next, finding good position and being ready to face the shot as soon as possible. Ask servers to vary their shots -- on the ground, low or high (but not over the keeper's head). Don't let the fact that the keeper is moving keep them from using proper hand position and getting their body behind the ball.
World Cup style shooting with goalies
Shots on Goal
For the last part of the session, go to live fire. You can simply put shots on goal (could have the keepers come off one post, touch the middle of the 6-yard line or a cone in an equivalent spot, and then make the save). Or, you can put it into a more game-like situation (albeit with fewer shots) by playing 2v2 or 3v3 in a 35- to 40-yard field with two full-size goals. If you only have one frame, you can play "World Cup" style, with teams of two all attacking one goal against everybody else and the keeper. Rotate keepers every few shots.
OR of course you could play LIGHTNING! Ask Rory or Kendra if you don't know how to play.
Don't forget to leave time for a scrimmage at the end.
Game: two sides, one field, the beautiful game!
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