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CONTENTS Introduction... How to Use this Book!!...................................................... 6 1.0 Ball Control & Defensive Drills!............................................................ 8 1.1 Put Your Foot Down!................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Short Dribble!............................................................................................................ 8 1.3 Long Dribble!............................................................................................................ 9 1.4 Stop, Turn & Dribble!................................................................................................. 9 1.5 Spaceman!..............................................................................................................10 1.6 Stuck in the Mud (Game)!....................................................................................... 10 1.7 Finger Game!.......................................................................................................... 10 1.8 Truck and Trailer!.....................................................................................................11 1.9 Shielding The Ball!.................................................................................................. 12 1.10 Body Part Control!................................................................................................ 12 1.11 Z Turns !................................................................................................................ 12 1.12 Control on the Run!.............................................................................................. 13 1.13 Sharks and Minnows !........................................................................................... 13 1.14 Quick Control!....................................................................................................... 14 1.15 Fighting Roosters!................................................................................................ 14 1.16 Target Man!........................................................................................................... 15 1.17 Catch the Tiger’s Tail!............................................................................................15 1.18 Long Pass Control!............................................................................................... 16 1.19 One on One’s!....................................................................................................... 16 1.20 One Touch, One Bounce (Juggling)!..................................................................... 17 1.21 Head Control!........................................................................................................ 17 1.22 Break the Concentration!..................................................................................... 18

2.0 Passing & Shooting Drills!.................................................................. 19 2.1 Inside the Foot!....................................................................................................... 19 2.2 Marbles Game!....................................................................................................... 19 2.3 Passing Circle!........................................................................................................ 19 2.4 The Big Kick!........................................................................................................... 20 2.5 Hit the Runner!........................................................................................................ 20 2.6 Target Shooting (1st Level)!.................................................................................... 21 2.7 Three Step Passing Drill!......................................................................................... 22 2.8 Target Shooting (2nd Level)!................................................................................... 22 2.9 Soccer Tennis!........................................................................................................ 22 2.10 Passing Circle (2nd Level)!................................................................................... 23 2.11 Distance Passing!................................................................................................. 23 2.12 Give and Go Passing!........................................................................................... 24 2.13 Three on Two Keep Away!.................................................................................... 24 2.14 Two on Twos!........................................................................................................ 25 2.15 Passing Circle (Level 3)!........................................................................................ 25 2.16 Equalizer!.............................................................................................................. 26 WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

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2.17 Target Shooting (3rd Level)!.................................................................................. 26 2.18 Rotating Passing Square!..................................................................................... 27 2.19 Head Pass Triangle!.............................................................................................. 27 2.20 Shooting Box!....................................................................................................... 28 2.21 Heading Ladder!................................................................................................... 28 2.22 Passing Relay!...................................................................................................... 29

3.0 Soccer Tactics!.................................................................................... 30 3.1 Head to the Goal!....................................................................................................30 3.2 Caterpillar!............................................................................................................... 30 3.3 King of the Ring!..................................................................................................... 30 3.4 Pig in the Middle!.................................................................................................... 31 3.5 Keep Your Spacing!................................................................................................ 31 3.6 The Basic Throw-In!................................................................................................31 3.7 Passing with a Defender!........................................................................................ 32 3.8 Don’t Go Offside!.................................................................................................... 33 3.9 Corner Kick Challenge!........................................................................................... 33 3.10 Pass Recognition!................................................................................................. 33 3.11 Tackling Drill!......................................................................................................... 34 3.12 Defensive Coverage!............................................................................................. 35 3.13 Throw-In Choice!.................................................................................................. 35 3.14 Corner Kicks Tactics!............................................................................................36 3.15 Free Kick to Score!................................................................................................36 3.16 Pass Recognition 2!.............................................................................................. 36

Running a Practice – Use the Practice Plans!!....................................... 38 Practice Plans!.......................................................................................... 39 Practice Plan #1!........................................................................................................... 39 Practice Plan #2!........................................................................................................... 40 Practice Plan #3!........................................................................................................... 41 Practice Plan #4!........................................................................................................... 42 Practice Plan #5!........................................................................................................... 43 Practice Plan #6!........................................................................................................... 44 Practice Plan #7!........................................................................................................... 45 Practice Plan #8!........................................................................................................... 46 Practice Plan #9!........................................................................................................... 47 Practice Plan #10!.........................................................................................................48 Practice Plan #11!.........................................................................................................49 Practice Plan #12!.........................................................................................................50 Practice Plan #13!.........................................................................................................51 Practice Plan #14!......................................................................................................... 52 Practice Plan #15!.........................................................................................................53 Practice Plan #16!.........................................................................................................54 Practice Plan #17!.........................................................................................................55 Practice Plan #18!.........................................................................................................56 WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

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Practice Plan #19!.........................................................................................................57 Practice Plan #20!.........................................................................................................58 Practice Plan #21!.........................................................................................................59 Practice Plan #22!.........................................................................................................60 Practice Plan #23!.........................................................................................................61 Practice Plan #24!......................................................................................................... 62 Practice Plan #25!.........................................................................................................63

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Introduction... How to Use this Book!

• Soccer Soccer Tactics Tactics The•drills included in this book will range in skill / age level ba difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly are The drills included in this book will range skill / age level The drills included in this book will range in in skill / age level b basic skills, like kicking the b !U-8 or!U-6. Likewise, ! ! the more ! ! 6 difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly are aren’t going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of socca U-8 U-6.Likewise, Likewise, more basic skills, like kicking U-8 oror U-6. thethe more basic skills, like kicking thethe b aren’t going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of so aren’tdrill’s goingskill to be reinforced if you are a U-17 levelsymbols of soc Each level will be denoted byat the following Each drill!s skill level will be denoted by the Each drill’s skill level denoted following symb Each drill’s skill level willwill bebe denoted byby thethe following symbol Beginner (U-8 and under): following symbols: Beginner (U-8 and under): Beginner (U-8 and under): Beginner (U-8 and under): Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)

Intermediate (U-8 U-14) Intermediate (U-8 to to U-14) Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout Intermediate (U-8 to U-14): for drills and skills that are going to make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a practice plan to reinforce Advanced (U-14 and up) those skills makes it all the more effective. Advanced (U-14 and up) Advanced (U-14 and up) That!s going to be the goal of this guide. Advanced (U-14 and up): Practice makes perfect We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: • Ball Control • Passing and Shooting • Soccer Tactics The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly aren!t going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, aren!t going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

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Once you have gone through this book, you will be armed with a number of great drills and an idea of how to implement them for your team! Then, you watch as their skills get better and you become more confident as a coach! Best of luck!

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The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty.ofSome more advanced drills you certainly aren’t going to use for aying, and it really is true. Repetition skills of is the best U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, o perform better. Knowing what to do when the be reinforced if you areofatyour a U-17 level to of stop soccer. lf is one of the hallmarks of aaren’t good going player.to The more ability players and control the nclined your players are to do the right thing at the right ball before moving on. drill’s skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: in essential to having a good Each soccer team.

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1.2 Short Dribble Dribbling is another skill that must be mastered. Aside from kicking the ball downfield, this is the way to move the ball into opposing territory. What you need – In this drill you can set up a couple of lines with an area of about 10 yards to work with. This will be a shorter dribble

How this drill works – In the first line, you need to get players to work the ball back and forth between their feet, over 10 yards. This will help them - 3 –dribble the ball in a short area, and also build the dexterity Soccer Drills andup Practice Plansin both of the feet. You shorten up the area if you want, and 1.1 Put Your Foot Down © 2006 Allcan Rights Reserved you can also ask the kids to try and keep their head up as they try to dribble the ball in that Stopping the ball is the first step in gaining conarea. trol of it. What you need – Depending on the number of coaches you have, you might be able to run more than one line. All you need is a ball, and your players in single file lines facing you about 10 yards away.

How this drill works – You need to roll the ball toward your players and they need to stop it by putting -their 3 – foot on top of the ball. This is actually more than it sounds for many kids – Soccer Drills anddifficult Practice Plans and is why it is important to do it. © 2006 Allthat Rights Reserved You can vary the difficulty of this drill as kids get the hang of things: make them go to their right or left to stop the ball, and you can roll the ball harder. Results – After repeating this drill time after time, you will notice a significant increase in the WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

Result – With a little bit of repetition, your players will soon master the skill of dribbling in a short area, using both feet to handle the ball.

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This puts a couple of the skills together into one drill that will help them learn the basics of soccer. What you need – Set up a pylon (or two for two stations), and have the children line up facing the coach. How this drill works - Roll the ball (or kick it) to the players, have them stop it and turn to go outside the pylon and then short dribble for 5 yards. To make it more difficult, have the players stop the ball and the turn to their nondominant side. Working both sides will help the players learn to go either direction to get out of trouble when opposing players attack them.

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• based Passing and Shooting s book will range in skill / age level on their more advanced drills you certainly•aren’t going to use for Soccer Tactics e more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, ced if you are at a levelthe of soccer. The drills included in this confident in U-17 stopping ball and then taking offbook will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced youplayers certainly to of use for with it down the field. Resultsdrills – Your willaren’t gain going the skill dribbe denoted by the following symbols: U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more bling basicwith skills, likeheads kicking ball and their upthe (seeing the receiving field), andit, aren’t going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Introduction – How to Use this book! also making sure they maintain appropriate er): space between each other. Each drill’s skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to 1.5 Spaceman make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a Beginner (U-8 and under): practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going Getting rid of the "pack! mentality is important to be the goal of this guide. 14) early in soccer. Spacing between players is a 1.6 Stuck in the Mud (Game) good skill to learn. Practice makes perfect This incorporates the game of frozen tag with Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) What you need – Give all of the kids in the theitability to keep control of the We have all heard that saying, and really of is the true.players Repetition of skills is the best group a soccer ball. way Place 4get pylons equal disball. to your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the ) tance apart, creating opportunity a squared area of about presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more 25 yard by 25 yards. you practice, the more inclined your What you need Youthe willright need three players are to- do thing at or thefour right players that are going to dribble around to try time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. (U-14 and and up) How this drill works Advanced – Give the kids a ball and tag players (who are also dribbling). have them make surePracticing they are equal distance the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue between each other to start. They should behabits and How this drill Players behave able to to develop their playing improve theirworks overall–skill level.willWe -3– about 10 to 12 feet away from one another. have a little fun by playing a game that divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: forces Soccer Drills and Practice Plans When the coach blows the whistle the players them to use the skills they have learned, com© 2006 All Rights Reserved must dribble the ball around the inside of the bined with • Ball Control - 3 –a game that children love to play. pyloned area. • Passing and Shooting Soccer Drills and Practice Plans Players need Reserved to keep control of their ball and © 2006 All Rights • Soccer Tactics Players must try to maintain that 10 to 12 feet elude the taggers. If they are caught, they must between all of the other players on the field. wait standing their legs openon and their The drills included in this book will range in skillwith / age level based their The only way they are going toSome be able arms out. players still in the game must difficulty. of to thedomore advanced drillsOther you certainly aren’t going to use for this is to keep their heads up and make sure put a ball between the players! legs in order U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receivingto it, they know where thearen’t other going players are. set the player free. to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Coaches should emphasize the importance of spacing when playersEach are passing and trying Thisby works on skills like dribbling, keeping the drill’s skill level will to be denoted the following symbols: move the ball. head up, and gives the kids a chance to exercise their skills while playing a game. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result – Fun!

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What you need - Place four cones in a 30 yard by 30 yard area. Give all of the players inside the square a ball. The coach will be in the middle of the square.

How this drill works – All of the players should w to Use this book! be evenly spaced out, with the ball, ready to dribble. When the coach blows the whistle, the tantly on the lookout for drills and skills that aremaintaingoing to players will dribble around the square, Further, put those drills together ingbeing spaceable andtokeeping their head up. with a those skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going e. At different intervals the coach will hold up his or her hand and display a certain number of fingers. The players must shout out the number of fingers the coach is holding up. Players who ying, and it really true. Repetition of skills the best don!t see it,isor aren!t looking up at theishand, are perform better. Knowing what to do when the eliminated. After eliminating a few players, you is one can of the hallmarks of a good player. The more make the square smaller, emphasizing clined your players to do the right thing at the right shorter ball are control skills. n essential to having a good soccer team.

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More ball control skills but this time it forces a player to mimic the direction of the person in front of them. What you need – Two players are partnered together with two balls. How this drill works – You might think this drill is simple, but it can actually be used at all levels. It is far more difficult than a coach might think, but it develops excellent ball control skills. As a truck and trailer would do, one must follow the other. The player in front must dribble the ball, change directions, move around, sprint, run, etc... the player behind is the trailer and must keep within a few short paces of the truck. This forces a player to watch what the player ahead of them is doing, but also to maintain control of the ball so they can follow the player close enough. To complicate the drill further, add a tandem trailer!

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We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right book will range in skill / age you levelpractice, based on their time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. ore advanced drills you certainly aren’t going to use for more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, Result Players going to be at a slow jog Players needlevel to use both feet keepincluded their in this Practicing thetodrills book –are going are to help your players continue ed if you are at will a U-17 of soccer. or improve run a lot their during a game soccer. ball ball under control, and should to negotito they develop theirtryplaying habits and overall skilloflevel. WeThe have doesn!t always come to them nicely, so they ate the entire coursesymbols: with a few divided thisstops book as intopossithree different skill areas that you can focus on: be denoted by the following need to learn how to control the ball while they ble. are going full speed. • Ball Control ): Result – Better ball control, and improvement • Passing and Shooting using both feet to dribble. • Soccer Tactics Recommended Resource

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1.13 Sharks and Minnows A great game for players to learn to keep their head up and keep control for the older players. What you need – Give all of the players except two or three, a ball to control and dribble around a given area.

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1.15 Fighting Roosters

Keeping the ball from someone who is trying to – get it is-a3fundamental ball control skill for older What you need – One player should be in the Soccer Drills and Practice Plans players middle of a circle of five or six other players. © 2006 All Rights Reserved Each circle should have three balls. What you need – Pair players up of similar skill ability. Give them two balls between the pair. How this drill works – With the player in the middle, they must keep their head on a swivel How this drill works: Each player has a ball and listen for their players calling to them to reand they are moving about a relatively small ceive a pass. Once a player in the circle calls area (10 x 10 yards). During this drill, each (to your right, left, behind!) then the player in the player has to maintain control of their ball, but middle must turn in their direction and get into a tries to touch the other player!s ball with the toe ready position to receive a pass. of their foot. The players in the circle are very important in Players will have to maintain control of their own this drill. They need to give the player a variety ball during this drill, and cannot gain a point for of passes to try and control. This will develop touching the other person!s ball if theirs isn!t the quick reaction skills. You can vary the diffiWWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

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1.16 Target Man

Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) Creating space to receive and control a pass is 3 ball – control at higher levels. crucial -for Soccer Drills and Practice Plans © 2006 All you Rights Reserved What need – One player (you can use Advanced andinup) goalies) will be in the passing line,(U-14 another the receiving line and another in the defending line.

Result – Players will learn to shield the defender from the ball to allow the pass to come to them unimpeded.

1.17 Catch the Tiger’s Tail

How this drill works – The player in the receivThis drill is like Fighting Roosters, but there is ing line will need to spring out from the middle - 3ball. – Creating space and using your only one of the practice field to the side, with the deSoccer arm Drills and Practice to create a zonePlans around you are skills playfender in tow (about 20 yards away from the © 2006 All Rights Reserved ers should be working on in this drill. passers). At this point, the passer will kick the ball to the target man (receiver). The receiver What you need – Match players up with similar must create an area for him or her to receive skills. Give them one ball between the pair. the pass and keep the defender from intercepting it. How this drill works – This is a way for players to feel real defensive pressure as their oppoThis is an important element of ball control. nent doesn!t have a ball this time while they are One of your players has the ball and is trying to trying to get it. The defender doesn!t try to take pass it to another teammate. If it is intercepted, the ball away, but they do try to do any of the you lose ball control. following: cause a loss of control, to nudge the ball away from their opponent, or to simply touch the ball with their toe. Coaches shouldn!t be afraid to let players go for a couple of minutes, and then insert coaching tips when the whole group is listening. Try to WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM

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Often players will need to control the ball off of a - 3 from – long pass midfield into the attacking zone. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans (U-14(or and © 2006 All you Rights Reserved What need - OneAdvanced line of passers justup) the coach passing with two stations of players).

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1.19 One on One’s How this drill works – The pass receivers will streak down the side of the field and the passer One on one skills are important to develop – from the middle will kick the ball deep to the 3 – control and for ball handling. both for- ball player going down the field. The player Soccer Drills and Practice Plans receiving the pass will have to control the pass © 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need – Pair players up with oppoeither in the air or off of the bounce. nents of equal skill. Give each player an area of about 10 yards wide by 20 yards long. Put a It is important to stress the different ways that a small goal (pylons) at the end of each side. player can try to corral the pass (head, chest, thigh, etc.). To make the drill more of a challenge, add a group of defenders to follow the player down the field.

How this drill works – This is a good oldfashioned game that pits two players against one another. This is just a microcosm of the game situation that needs to be understood and perfected for players to get to the top of their game. The players need to get the ball away from each other and try to get it into their opponent!s goal. Players must be no further than a couple of steps (uncontested) away from their opponent!s

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1.22 Break the Concentration

Being aware of the action around you is impor-3– tant to keeping control of the ball. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans © 2006 All you Rights Reserved What need – Four passers staggered over a 20-yard straightaway. Each of the passers has a ball. There will be one dribbler at the start of the 20 yards. How this drill works – The object of the game is to try and break the concentration of the player dribbling the ball along the 20-yard course. The passers will kick their ball towards the player dribbling the ball at half pace down the field. The ball carrier should attempt to dodge (or field, if they can) the balls that are being kicked at them. All of this while maintaining control of the ball. What this requires is good ball control skills, keeping the head up, and good dribbling.

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With players around in a circle, one player starts Players should learn the proper shooting techoff by passing it to a teammate within theto circle. Intermediate (U-8 U-14) nique when they are young, so they can build The player receiving the pass must stop the as they gain experience and age. ball, and then pass it to another player. As Introduction – How to power Use this book! players get better at this drill, the passes will What you need – You need a couple of nets (or become quicker, and the players will need to be Soccer coaches are constantly on theset lookout for drills and skills that are going to goals up), and two lines of players equipped more aware of what isAdvanced going on in(U-14 orderand to reup) make their players better. Further, withbeing balls.able to put those drills together with a ceive the pass. practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going to be the goal of this guide. How this drill works - Often times, younger players will simply stride into the ball when they Practice makes perfect are running in order to kick it. While the intent is good, learning to do this properly starts with -3– We have all heard that saying, and it really isproper true. stationary Repetition kick. of skills is the best learning the Soccer Drills and Practice Plans way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the © 2006 All Rights Reserved opportunity presents itself is oneGo of through the hallmarks of a good player. more the proper shooting formThe – planting you practice, the more inclined your toand do the right the right foot, players contact are point then thething followatthrough time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. with the kids and get them to kick the ball at the net. Most kids will want to try and kick the ball Practicing the drills included in this book to slow help down your players hard, but are get going them to and trycontinue to keep to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have things under control so they can learn to kick divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: properly. • Ball Control You can ensure the players that they will learn As mentioned earlier, you•can increase theShooting level Passing and to kick it harder once they learn how to kick it of difficulty by adding a second ball, and if the • Soccer Tactics properly. Watch their progress, and you can players are up for it – a third ball. Proper passeven mark how far a child can kick the ball as ing and pass reception is important. The drills included in this book will in skill / age level based on their therange year progresses. difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly aren’t going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more Result basic skills, like kicking Recommended Resource – Ultimately this the is a ball drill and that receiving teaches it, aren’t going to be reinforced if you a U-17 level of kidsare theatfundamentals of soccer. shooting the ball. These diagrams were created in 3 Power and accuracy will come down the road. mega-easy steps incredible Eachusing drill’sthe skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: Soccer Blueprint software. To get the full story (and learn how to create stunning(U-8 animated, Beginner and under): drills, plays, even entire playbooks in 5 minutes or less), go to: www.SoccerBlueprint.com

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Learning accuracy is a great tool for kids to learn at an early age. Finding the range is essential in scoring goals.

How this drill works – First, explain that you need to lead the runner with the pass in order for them to get it in stride. Show them how much harder it is to receive the ball if it is behind you than in front of you.

What you need – Set up a series of goals (maybe three or four) so players can get the most chance at shooting for the targets. Divide the players up into groups at each net.

the runner takes off, the player will have to ow to As Use this book! try and gauge the speed of the runner and send a pass to that player. The runners should try stantly on lookout for drills andalways skills that are going andthe vary their speed – not running as to r. Further, able to but put sometimes those drills just together withand a fast being as they can, jogging e those other skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going times maybe just standing still in the line. de. Make sure the runners are also working on their pass control skills (stopping the ball, and gaining control). aying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best o perform better. Knowing what to do when the lf is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more nclined your players are to do the right thing at the right in essential to having a good soccer team.

How this drill works – Set up a target (it could be a pylon, a box, or a device that knocks over when a player hits it) inside the goal. Each player will have a chance to hit the target from about 10 yards out. Each rotation that the players go through, you move the target to a different area of the net – so they have to adjust their shooting. The next step is to move the players back a bit so they have to kick the ball harder to get it to the target.

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2.7 Three Step Passing Drill

U-8 or U-6.line Likewise, might consider adding another to have the run-more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, This leadlevel directly into the third level of aren’t going to be reinforced aredrill at awill U-17 of soccer. ning players receiving the passes so the player if you target shooting when you can add in a goaltenhas to stop, control and then hit a moving tarder ifbyyou to, in symbols: order to take shots from Each drill’s skill level will be denoted thewant following get. the players. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result – With the variation in shooting areas, your players will start to really fine tune their accuracy skills. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)

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Soccer coaches constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to ying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills are is the best make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a perform better. Knowing what to do when the What you need – Create a 20-yard by 20-yard ball no longer than the effective. time it takes to stop it, plan toThe reinforce makes it all the more That’s going is one of the hallmarks of apractice good player. more those skills for area and then divide it in half with a rope. Put 5 control it and then pass it away again. This the thing goal of clined your players are to do to theberight at this the guide. right players on each side of the rope. places a little "game-like! stress on them and n essential to having a good soccer team. forces them to focus on their skills. Practice makes perfect How this drill works – Sometimes if the ball is ed in this book are going to help your players continue bouncing around and players run up to the Weskill have all heard thatball, saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best abits and improve their overall level. We have they get so excited about the chance to kick way to focus get your to perform better. Knowing what to do when the e different skill areas that you can on: players the ball that their coordination goes out the window. opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more In this game of soccer tennis the idea is to get you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right players to prepare to kick the ball, and then time. Skill developmenttoin essential to having a good soccer team. ing kick it accurately to the other side of the net. Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue The play starts with the ball being kicked (lofted) develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have book will range in skill / age to level based on their over the rope to the other side. A player must divided thisgoing bookto into three ore advanced drills you certainly aren’t use for different skill areas that you can focus on: approach the ball, prepare to kick it, and then more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, kick accurately to the side of the rope. If • Ball Control ed if you areit at a U-17 level of other soccer. a player kicks it outside of 20x20and area, then • the Passing Shooting the other side scores a point. • Soccer Tactics be denoted by the following symbols:

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Result – Better passing, receiving and more awareness of the players.

2.11 Distance Passing Being able to judge how much leg you need to put on a pass is key. What you need – Have two lines – one for pass receivers and another for passers. The line with the passers will need to have soccer balls.

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stantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to . Further, being able to put those drills together with a must hit them with a pass. This is the simple player passes it to another, only to receive a rethose skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going part of the drill. turn pass that player right away. Introduction – How to Use thisfrom book! de.

Next, have the receivers go to 20 yards away, In this drill, one player starts with the ball, they Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout drills and skills that arethen going to then 40, then even 60 yards to see how accumake a good for pass to their partner and start make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a rate your players can be. They will soon underrunning toward the goal waiting to receive the aying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best practice plan to reinforce those skills makes all the more must effective. That’s going stand what kind of kicking power is needed for return pass.it The partner control the ball o perform better. Knowing what tothe dogoal when the to be of this guide. the different lengths. and make the return pass quickly. f is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more clined your players are to doPractice the right makes thing atperfect the right To make the drill slightly more challenging, you n essential to having a good soccer team. can put a defender on the starting player. You We have all heard that saying, and reallyvary is true. Repetition of skills is the best canit also the passing length and you can ded in this book are going to way helptoyour players continue get your players to perform better. Knowing what tomake do when the pass allow the player to try and a return abits and improve their overall skill level.presents We have opportunity itself is one without of the hallmarks of a good player. The more stopping the ball for control. They can ee different skill areas that you focus on: youcan practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right try to make the pass immediately after getting it time. Skill development in essential having a good soccer team. fromtothe starting player.

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2.12 Give and Go Passing

Results – Players will learn and understand the value of gaining control of the ball and then making a quick pass.

This is a basic passing play, but also teaches players how to receive a pass, gain control and Intermediate then make another pass right away.(U-8 to U-14) What you need – Have players split into pairs for this drill. Give them each a ball.

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2.13 Three on Two Keep Away Keeping control of the ball and making good passes is important – especially when they are under pressure from defenders.

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What you need – Create three or four different This puts players in a competitive situation to 20x20 yard areas withSoccer pylons.coaches Separate into their passing, are constantly build on theonlookout for drillsshooting and skillsand thatball arecontrol going to groups of 5 at each station. Three players will skills. make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a be on offense and twopractice on defense. plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going What you need – Put four player of relatively to be the goal of this guide. How this drill works – Inside the 20x20 area, similar skill together and have them split into w to Use this book! the three offensive players havemakes to try and keep two teams of two. Create a small field (10 yards Practice perfect the ball away from the two defenders. This will by 40 yards long) with smaller goals. tantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to require good ball control good passing skills Weand have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best Further, able those in drills together with a on being the part of to theput offense order to keep the How this drill workswhat – Put players way to get your players to perform better. Knowing to two do when thetogether those skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going ball away from two defenders. pit them against other teammates and opportunity presents itself is oneand of the hallmarks of atwo good player. The more e. you have the right mix for some great competiyou practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right This is also an excellent drill Skill for defensive play-in essential tion among theateam. time. development to having good soccer team. ers to hone their defensive tactics (drills to come), and to put a great deal ofthe pressure on As abook coach, cantowatch the each game, and Practicing drills included in this areyou going help your players continue ying, and really is true. Repetition of skills is the best theitoffensive players. point out coaching areas for each player. Into develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have perform better. Knowing what to do when the structskill them on shielding the defender divided this book into three different areas that you can focus on:from the is one Ifofathe hallmarks good player. Thethe more player makesofa abad pass, or loses ball ball, making passes on the run and aiming the clined your players are to do the right thing at the right to one of the defenders, they mustControl then take a ball when they shoot. • Ball n essential to having a good soccer team. position on the defense. The game continues • Passing and Shooting with a new player on the offensive side. Soccer Tactics ed in this book are going to help •your players continue

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2.19 Head Pass Triangle

Learning to make passes with the head is an - 3skill – for your players to learn. What you need – You need to set up a square excellent Soccer Drills and Practice Plans with four pylons. The pylons should be about 10 © 2006 All Rights Reserved yards apart to start, and then you can move What you need – Put three players together in them 20 yards apart. Four players should be at a triangle shape. You might want to set up pyeach square, with one player starting at each lons so the players stay at a specific spot. Each corner. One player will start with a ball. group of three players gets a ball. How this drill works – Players will run around the outside of the square, while making passes, controlling them and then continuing to run. The player passing the ball must pass it across the square to the opposing side and as the players start moving, they will be running to get to the passes, they must control it, and then pass it across again.

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How this drill works – With each player at his or her pylon, or simply in the shape of a triangle, the first player tosses the ball up to player two, who has to head it to player three. Then player three has to head the ball over to player one. Player one will head the ball, and then player two catches it.

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Heading the ball is important in soccer. Control- 3head – passes is also important, and ling your Soccer knowing Drills and Practice Plans where the ball is going is crucial. © 2006 All Rights Reserved

This drill works on a player!s shooting and - 3 –during a game. awareness Soccer Drills and Practice Plans © 2006 All you Rights Reserved What need - Divide players into teams of 5 , with one goalie. Cordon off a 25-yard by 25yard area to do this drill.

What you need – Each player should have a ball of his or her own to do this drill. Or, you can split the players into pairs. How this drill works – To start, the player will toss the ball above them and head it and then catch it. Then they will toss the ball up and head it twice in a row, then catch it. Three times, than catch it. This goes on until the player loses control, then they start back at one head again. You can do this with two players and they have to head the ball back and forth until they lose control. They have to try and direct the ball to their partner so they can keep the game going.

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2.22 Passing Relay

Making quick, targeted passes is a great skill for - 3 –to develop. This relay will reinforce your team Soccer that Drills and Practice Plans element. © 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need – Set up a course of alternating pylons in a slalom-type course. Players should also be staggered so the passes have to go through the middle of the pylon to get there.

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How this drill works – With the players staggered, the passes will need to go between the two pylons. The object of this drill is to make the passes through the pylons, a quickly and accurately as possible up the course and then back. The team that does the course the quickest wins the relay.

Result – This is a great drill for passing accuracy and for learning to pass quickly after gaining control.

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This game will help players pass around other players – similar to a game situation. Soccer coaches are constantly on lookoutfor forkids drillstoand skills going It isthe essential learn thatthat theyare need to to Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) make their players better. Further, to putapart thoseindrills staybeing someable distance ordertogether to makewith the a What you need – Divide the team groups those game practice plan into to reinforce skills makes it all the more effective. That’s going flow easier. of three players each. toGive each group oneguide. be the goal of this ball. The threesome should stay in an area of What you need – You can let the kids play a ) about 20-yards by 20-Practice yards. makes perfect mini game within a 20-yard by 20- yard area. Advanced (U-14 and up) One ball for this game. How this drill works We – You have have all probably heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best played the game hundreds times yourself way toofget your players–to perform better. Knowing what to do when the a How this drill works – Instead of it being there is one player in the middle and two playopportunity presents itself is one"real! of the hallmarks of have a good more game, players to player. play theThe game with you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right ers on either side. The players on the outside their arms outstretched. They cannot touch an-3– time. Skill development in essential having a good soccer are to pass the ball between each other in a othertoone of their players withteam. their hands or Soccer Drills and Practice Plans -3– way to try and keep it away from the person in is OK for the players to © 2006 All Rights Reserved Soccer arms Drillsoutstretched. and Practice ItPlans Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue the middle. touch the opposition. © 2006 All Rights Reserved to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have divided this book into three different skill areas you on:teammate, If a player doesthat touch hiscan or focus her own then you should treat it as a regular infraction • Ball Control and the other team will get the ball. • Passing and Shooting • Soccer Tactics Result – Kids are often controlled by the "pack mentality! when they are playing games like The drills included in this book will rangesoccer in skillor / age based onIf their hockey, evenlevel basketball. you can difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly aren’t going to each use for get them to create some space between U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more other, basic they skills,will likebegin kicking the ball and receiving to understand the advan-it, aren’t going to be reinforced if you areofatplayer a U-17spacing level ofand soccer. tages how it can help their team. Each drill’s skill level will be denoted by the following symbols:

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The throwing player will then try to throw the ball to the pass receiver, and they have to stop ying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best the ball and then dribble it forward. perform better. Knowing what to do when the is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more You can add another element to the drill by setclined your players are to do the right thing at the right ting up targets for the players to toss to – at difn essential to having a good soccer team. ferent distances and different angles to the player. ed in this book are going to help your players continue abits and improve their overall skill level. We have e different skill areas that you can focus on:

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The defenders will try to cover this area, and the passer will have to determine which pass will be Tackling is a skill that must be learned in order 3 – ball away from the ball carrier and the most effective. to steal- the Soccer disrupt Drills and Practice Plans his or her movement. © 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need – Divide the team into two groups, then create two lines. One side has the ball, the other side is going to execute the tackle. How this drill works – Note: Players need to understand the best way to tackle in order to avoid penalty or injury. Giving them the right instruction is crucial for this drill to be a success.

Result – Players will learn to read the defense and recognize the best pass.

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Add a few more players and a few defenders and you make for an interesting opportunity to read a defense. What you need – You will have the passer in the center circle, but this time you will have five passing options and five defenders. How this drill works – You can have the players on each side to the opposite things. One goes deep, the other is short and the player at the goal crease stays the same. Now there are five options for the passer and they need to pick the best one to move the ball into the offensive zone.

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Running a Practice – Use the Practice Plans! This is the section where we have constructed 25 general practice plans that you can follow. They are a minute-by-minute structured practice that you can take to run your practices. But, before we begin, here are a few tips on using the practice plans, and practices in general. • The practice plans are a guide for your practices – you don!t have to use them all, and you can substitute other drills in to each plan if you want. • While we provide one drill in the practice plans per time slot, you can add drills as you see fit to work with your team. • It is important for repetition and skill development to keep players moving – so if you can have several stations of the same drill at one time.

Running a good practice! Keeping players moving while having the right amount of instruction is key. That!s why we have helped you out with running the practices by including these practice plans. More practice tips • Have enough conditioning time included in all of your practices. Soccer is a game that is constantly on the go and you need to make sure your players are in great shape. They won!t like the extra time included in the practice plans for conditioning, but it will improve their game performance. • Take enough time during the practice to make sure that proper instruction is given. While our drills keep the practice going, they are placed with the belief that players are being given instruction during this time as well. It takes only doing something twice to develop a bad habit, but seven times to develop a good habit – instruct properly first! • Give ample rest times and water times. Don!t overlook these in the practice plan. Good rest time and replenishing fluids is going to help the body rejuvenate and prevent long-term injuries. • Keep the practices fun! You don!t want players to lose interest because things are too intense. Make sure – especially at younger ages that the children are having fun. That is what keeps them in soccer programs for the years to come. Following are practice plans for you to use in your practices !

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Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

2.15

1:00 to 1:10

Distance passing

2.11

1:10 to 1:20

Fighting Roosters

1.15

1:20 to 1:30

Tackling drill

3.11

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

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1:35 to 1:45

Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd)

2.17

Vary the distances and angles

1:45 to 1:55

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #7 Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Don’t go offside

3.8

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Throw in choice

3.13

:45 to 1:00

Corner kick challenge

1:00 to 1:10

Quick Control

1:10 to 1:20

Head pass triangle

2.19

Controlled passes

1:20 to 1:30

Break concentration

1.22

Players need to focus on the ball

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

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Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Get the defenders moving around -

Watch for how many proper passes there are Who can score more 3.9 points? Players need to keep their 1.14 head up

1:35 to 1:45

Z-turns

1.11

Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball

1:45 to 1:55

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #8

Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Finger Game

1.7

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Soccer Tennis

2.9

:45 to 1:00

Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

2.15

1:00 to 1:10

Distance passing

2.11

1:10 to 1:20

Head pass triangle

2.19

Controlled passes

1:20 to 1:30

Free Kick to score

3.15

Try all of the different plays

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

Equalizer

2.16

No scoring without the other side scoring to match

1:45 to 1:55

Conditioning

-

Sprints on the lines

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #9

Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Rotating Passing Square

2.18

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45 :45 to 1:00

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

3.16 2.15

Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Speed and control with good passes Players need to make the right passes Good passes and keep your head up Players need to focus on the ball Keep the outside players in the game

1:00 to 1:10

Break concentration

1.22

1:10 to 1:20

Shooting box

2.20

1:20 to 1:30

Conditioning

-

Sprints on the lines

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #10

Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd)

3.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Tackling drill

3.11

:45 to 1:00

Fighting Roosters

1.15

1:00 to 1:10

Break concentration

1.22

1:10 to 1:20

Soccer Tennis

2.9

1:20 to 1:30

Finger Game

1.7

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Players need to make the right passes Proper form is important to prevent injury Both players must maintain control of their own ball Players need to focus on the ball Control of the kicks is important Keep the head up to see the number

1:35 to 1:45

Z-turns

1.11

Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball

1:45 to 1:55

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #11

Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Target Man

1.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Don’t go offside

:45 to 1:00

Throw in choice

1:00 to 1:10

Corner kick challenge

1:10 to 1:20

Defensive coverage

1:20 to 1:30

Passing w/ defender

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Shooting box

2.20

1:45 to 1:55

Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

2.15

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Get the defenders moving around Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Who can score more 3.9 points? Watch for proper defensive 3.12 positioning Good passes, good recep3.7 tion and good defensive coverage 3.8

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Practice Plan #12 Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Z-turns

:45 to 1:00

One touch, one bounce

1:00 to 1:10

Quick Control

1:10 to 1:20

Throw in choice

1:20 to 1:30

Don’t go offside

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills

Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Try to work the players up 1.20 to two touches, three, etc. Players need to keep their 1.14 head up Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Get the defenders moving 3.8 around 1.11

-

Watch for offside

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #13 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Equalizer

2.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Break concentration

1.22

:45 to 1:00

Quick Control

1.14

1:00 to 1:10

Shielding ball

1.9

1:10 to 1:20

Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd)

2.8

1:20 to 1:30

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills No scoring without the other side scoring to match Players need to focus on the ball Players need to keep their head up Good position to keep the ball from defender Vary the distances and angles Keep the players focused on their responsibility Work on corner kick tactics for the scrimmage

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #14 Time

Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

Pg.

Coaching Tips

-

Loosen up and work on shot

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Target Man

1.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Soccer Tennis

2.9

00 to :10

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Break concentra1:00 to 1:10 tion 1:10 to 1:20 Head pass triangle :45 to 1:00

3.16 1.22 2.19

Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Control of the kicks is important Players need to make the right passes Players need to focus on the ball Controlled passes Good passes, good reception and good defensive coverage

1:20 to 1:30

Passing w/ defender

3.7

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45 Free Kick to score

3.15

1:45 to 1:55

Tackling drill

3.11

Try all of the different plays Proper form is important to prevent injury

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #15 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Soccer Tennis

2.9

:45 to 1:00

Shooting box

2.20

1:00 to 1:10

One touch, one bounce

1.20

1:10 to 1:20

Quick Control

1.14

1:20 to 1:30

Fighting Roosters

1.15

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

One on ones

1.19

Ball control

1:45 to 1:55

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

Keep the players focused on their responsibility

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Control of the kicks is important Keep the outside players in the game Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Players need to keep their head up Both players must maintain control of their own ball

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Practice Plan #16 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Finger Game

1.7

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45 :45 to 1:00

Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

2.8 2.15

Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the head up to see the number Vary the distances and angles Good passes and keep your head up

1:00 to 1:10

Free Kick to score

3.15

Try all of the different plays

1:10 to 1:20

Passing relay

2.22

Crisp passes and quick reaction

1:20 to 1:30

Conditioning

-

Sprints on the lines

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #17 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd)

3.10

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Defensive coverage

3.12

Watch for proper defensive positioning

:45 to 1:00

Free Kick to score

3.15

Try all of the different plays

1:00 to 1:10

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

1:10 to 1:20

Throw in choice

1:20 to 1:30

Don’t go offside

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

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Keep the players focused on their responsibility Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Get the defenders moving 3.8 around -

Watch for offsides Use tactics in strategy drills

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

Coaching Tips

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Practice Plan #18 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Z-turns

1.11

:45 to 1:00

One touch, one bounce

1.20

1:00 to 1:10

Body Part Control

1.10

1:10 to 1:20

Fighting Roosters

1.15

1:20 to 1:30

Break concentration

1.22

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd)

3.10

1:45 to 1:55

Finger Game

1.7

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills

Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Use all parts of the body to control Both players must maintain control of their own ball Players need to focus on the ball Players need to make the right passes Keep the head up to see the number

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Practice Plan #19 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

One on ones

1.19

Ball control

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Pass recognition (2nd :45 to 1:00 or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 1:00 to 1:10 3rd) :38 to :45

2.17 3.10 2.15

1:10 to 1:20

Distance passing

2.11

1:20 to 1:30

Body Part Control

1.10

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Throw in choice

3.13

1:45 to 1:55

Corner kicks tactics

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills

Vary the distances and angles Players need to make the right passes Good passes and keep your head up Good passes and received under control Use all parts of the body to control -

Watch for how many proper passes there are Keep the players focused 3.14 on their responsibility -

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Practice Plan #20 Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Corner kick challenge

3.9

Who can score more points?

:45 to 1:00

Free Kick to score

3.15

Try all of the different plays

1:00 to 1:10

Defensive coverage

3.12

1:10 to 1:20

Passing relay

1:20 to 1:30

Throw in choice

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the players focused on their responsibility

Watch for proper defensive positioning Crisp passes and quick re2.22 action Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are -

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1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #21 Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Finger Game

1.7

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Soccer Tennis

2.9

:45 to 1:00

Rotating Passing Square

2.18

1:00 to 1:10

Distance passing

2.11

1:10 to 1:20

Quick Control

1.14

1:20 to 1:30

Corner kick challenge

3.9

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

1:45 to 1:55

Don’t go offside

3.8

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the head up to see the number Control of the kicks is important Speed and control with good passes Good passes and received under control Players need to keep their head up Who can score more points? Keep the players focused on their responsibility Get the defenders moving around

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Practice Plan #22 Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Target Man

1.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Finger Game

1.7

Keep the head up to see the number

:45 to 1:00

Shielding the ball

1.9

Get proper position

1:00 to 1:10

Quick Control

1.14

1:10 to 1:20

One touch, one bounce

1.20

1:20 to 1:30

One on ones

1.19

Ball control

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key

Players need to keep their head up Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc.

1:35 to 1:45

Z-turns

1.11

Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball

1:45 to 1:55

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #23 Time

Drill

Pg.

Coaching Tips

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

3 on 2 keep away

2.13

Ball control is key

:35 to :38

Water break

-

-

:38 to :45

Target Man

1.16

:45 to 1:00

One touch, one bounce

1.20

1:00 to 1:10

Body Part Control

1.10

1:10 to 1:20

Shooting box

2.20

1:20 to 1:30

Conditioning

-

Sprints on the lines

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

Scrimmage

Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills

Body position and shielding is key Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Use all parts of the body to control Keep the outside players in the game

Play with same rules as Equalizer (23)

1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00

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Practice Plan #24

Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Target Man

1.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45 :45 to 1:00

Rotating Passing Square Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd)

2.18 2.15

1:00 to 1:10

Break concentration

1.22

1:10 to 1:20

Shooting box

2.20

1:20 to 1:30

Equalizer

2.16

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

1:35 to 1:45

Corner kick challenge

3.9

1:45 to 1:55

Don’t go offside

3.8

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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Practice Plan #25

Time

Drill

Pg.

00 to :10

Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up

-

:10 to :15

Full body stretch

-

:15 to :25

Jog around the field

-

:25 to :35

Target Man

1.16

:35 to :38

Water break

-

:38 to :45

Don’t go offside

3.8

:45 to 1:00

Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd)

3.16

1:00 to 1:10

Shooting box

2.20

1:10 to 1:20

One on ones

1.19

Ball control

1:20 to 1:30

Corner kick challenge

3.9

Who can score more points?

1:30 to 1:35

Water break

-

-

1:35 to 1:45

Corner kicks tactics

3.14

1:45 to 1:55

Throw in choice

1:55 to 2:00

Cool down

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