WEEK 5 -FIELD PLAN PRACTICE

WEEK 4 -FIELD PLAN PRACTICE

WEEK 3- FIELD PLAN PRACTICE

Tail Steal

All players tuck a pennie into the back of their shorts to give themselves a tail. All players dribble their soccer ball while trying to pluck the tails of other players and trying to make sure their tail does not get plucked. Players play until the last tail is plucked. (6 minutes)

Ouch!

This drill should be used with younger players (U6 and U8) to introduce dribbling, looking up and properly striking the ball ball at a target. AND IT's FUN!

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Build a grid 20X30 (may adjust if too large or small). Every player must be in the grid with a ball.

Instructions

The coach jogs around in the grid and players try to kick their balls and hit the coach. The players get a point each time they hit the coach. The coach should yell OUCH eah time they are hit to make the game FUN.', '* Make sure the players are striking the ball with the proper part of the foot.
Variations

* If the players are struggling to hit the coach, the coach should stop for a couple seconds to give the players a chance.
* Use different parts of the foot: Inside, Instep, Right and Left foot.

Coaching Points

Focus
* Dribbling Drills
* Passing Drills
* Warm up Drills
* Fun Soccer Drills

Sharks and Minnows

This drill focuses on the U6 and U8 player and their ability to dribble out of pressure. This drill can be used to focus on the player using their body to protect the ball by placing their body in between the ball and the defender.

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Build a grid approximately 20X25 yards this field should be adjusted based based on the skill level and number of players participating. Each player should have a ball except for 2 sharks.

Instructions

The players with balls (the minnows) attempt to protect their ball from the two "Sharks". The Sharks attempt to gain possession and knock the minnows (ball) out of the grid. Once this happens, the minnow can run around the grid once and return to the game. Each minnow has two changes, and the last 2 minnows remaining become the sharks in the next round.
Variations

* Players only use left foot to dribble.
* Players use outside of feet to dribble.
* Players use sole of feet to dribble.

Coaching Points

* Keep the dribblers under control and not paniced once the sharks get near them.
* Inform players to keep the ball close within playing distance.