2014 technical training centre curriculum u9...

NATICK SOCCER CLUB 2014 TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE CURRICULUM

u9 - u10

SPRING SEASON

10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

NATICK SOCCER CLUB PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

NATICKNatick players showcase sportsmanship and fair play at all times.

ATTACK-MINDEDNatick players play the game with flair, creativity and without fear.

TECHNICALNatick players are comfortable in possession and execute moves under pressure.

INTELLIGENT Natick players are thoughtful about the game and will develop game intelligence and aspire to be students of the game

CONFIDENTNatick teams are made up of confident players. This confidence comes from self-belief, hard work, repetition and team camaraderie, all instilled in a positive coaching environment.

KEEP POSSESSIONNatick players play an indirect style of soccer but have an awareness of the most appropriate penetrating pass.

NATICK SESSION METHODOLOGY

SESSION STRUCTURE FOR NATICK

All sessions will be 45minutes long, focussing on one topic and the technical skills required.Sessions will follow the structure:

TECHNICAL WARM UP (unopposed) - 15 MINUTESTECHNICAL PRACTICE (opposed)- 15 MINUTESTECHNICAL PRACTICE (1v1 - Game play) - 15 MINUTES

KEY

PLAYER MOVEMENT WITH THE BALL

PLAYER MOVEMENT WITHOUT THE BALL

MOVEMENT OF THE BALL (PASS / SHOT)

NATICK SOCCER CLUB CURRICULUM

INDEXWeek 1 - Dribbling - Foot skills

Week 2 - Dribbling At Speed

Week 3 - Turning

Week 4 - Dribbling With Change Of Direction

Week 5 - Dribbling With Moves

Week 6 - 1v1 Moves

Week 7 - Passing

Week 8 - Passing & Receiving

Week 9 - Receiving Skills

Week 10 - Shooting

WEEK ONE: Dribbling - Foot Skills WARM UP (15mins): Foot Skills ChallengeEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate a 20x20 square divided into quarters.Set up/ rulesSet a foot skills challenge in each square and a time limit to try and complete challenge. Can the group beat the clock and complete all 4 boxes in 1 minute.10 Toe Taps10 Foundations10 Scissors10 inside/outside touches

PROGRESSIONEach challenge now becomes ‘on the move’ so players are moving around the area performing the challenge

Change challenges

COACHING POINTS:Get into a rhythmKeep ball close

TECHNICAL (15mins): Ocean & DesertEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 3 10x20 yard channels. In the two outside channels ran-domly place some cones.Set up/ rulesEach player has a ball and starts at one end of the central channel (ocean). Players must dribble their ball over the ocean weaving side to side over the waves. Once at the top players can dribble back down either desert being careful not to hit any cactus.Challenge players to use different parts of their feet. (inside, outside & Sole)

PROGRESSIONAdd a defender in the middle channel (shark) The shark will hold a ball in their hands and must try and touch players soccer balls with their own ball. Shark gets one point for each ball eaten. Players get a point each time they swim the ocean and cross the desert.

COACHING POINTS:Keep ball close to feetHead up for awarenessUse different parts of the foot

TECHNICAL (15mins) 1v1 3 goal gameORGANIZATIONCreate a 25x20 yard area. On the longer sides of the area place three 3 yard wide goals.

Split into two teams who start either side of the coach. First player from each team will run around the area through the first goal on coach’s command. Coach will pass the ball into one of the players. Player tries to beat defender and dribble ball through a goal. If defender wins ball they try dribble through three goals on opposite side.

PROGRESSIONGive each set of goals a number 1,2 or 3. Coach calls a number and players must run through that number goal before ball is passed into area.2v23v3

COACHING POINTSPositivityDribble at speedHead up to find spare gateTurn an attack other gate if defender blocks space

WEEK TWO: Dribbling At Speed

TECHNICAL (15mins): DribblingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeSet out 2 cones in a line 10 yards apart.Split into 2 groups, 1 team in each end zoneSet up/ rulesPlayers dribble around their zone until coach shouts ‘NASCAR’ .Players then look to dribble into other end zone as quickly as possible. First team to get into new zone gets 1 point.

PROGRESSIONUse other footUse both feetRelay RaceSpeedway Game

COACHING POINTS:Keep ball close to feetHead up for awareness

TECHNICAL (15mins): Ball StealEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size20x20 yard area with 5 yard end zones.Set up/ rulesSplit players into two teams, 1 team in each end zone. Each player has a ball.When coach shouts ‘go’ each player leaves their ball and goes and steals a ball from the other teams zone and dribbles it back to their own zone.Team with most balls in their zone after 2 mins wins.

PROGRESSIONCan only steal ball out of zone with sole of foot

COACHING POINTS:Keep ball close to feetHead up for awarenessUse sole of the foot to stop ball and turning

Technical Warm Up (15mins): Dribbling with SAQEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 5x10 yard channels with SAQ exercise either sideSet up/ rulesEach player has a ball and dribbles the ball to the opposite side of the channel and stops the ball on the end line. Each player now moves up into the next channel and dribbles a new ball across to the opposite end line and repeats. The pair at the top channel move through the SAQ exercise and back to the first channel to repeat the circuit.

PROGRESSIONVary SAQ exerciseSwitch balls halfway in each channel before stopping ball on end line

COACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the ballAccelerate away

WEEK THREE: Turning

TECHNICAL (15mins): Reaction TurningEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate two 5x15 yard end zones 20 yards apart with a central line splitting the two.Set up/ rulesPlayers all stand on the central line with a ball. Coach will call out a colour. Players must dribble the ball into that colour zone, perform a turn and return to the middle line

PROGRESSIONRed line = left foot turnYellow line = right foot turnPlay ‘opposites’ Red = Yellow zone, Yellow = Red ZoneCompetition - Last player back to middle line performs a toe taps for the duration of the next race.

COACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeUse sole of foot to stop the ballStep other side of the ballTurn and use laces to push ball in frontAccelerate into space

WARM UP (15mins): Racing DriversEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size25x25 yard area.Set up/ rulesGive each player 2 cones and have them make a mini goal anywhere inside the area.Players race their car (dribble the ball) inside the area through as many gates as possible creating their own race track.

PROGRESSIONTurn back through each goal you go through using sole of foot.

Figure of 8 through each gate.

COACHING POINTSKeep ball close and within reach of feetHead up to see where your goingAccelerate once through a goal

PROGRESSIONPlay 2v2

COACHING POINTSAttack open goalTurn and attack another goal if defender block a goal

TECHNICAL (15mins) - 1v1 3 goal gameEquipmentConesBallsField Size10x12 yard area with goals on 3 sidesSet up/ rulesHave one team start on the corner of the area and another team starting centrally on the side with no goals.Team on the corner pass the ball in to opposite team and move into defend. Attacker can score in any of the three goals. If defender wins possession they can score in any goal.

WEEK FOUR: Dribbling With Change of DirectionTECHNICAL WARM UP (15mins): DribblingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size20x5 yard channelsSet up/ rulesSplit players evenly on outside cones with a ball at each cone. Players dribble to opposite cone and stop ball for next player.

PROGRESSIONTurn at half way and pass ball back.Dribble around the cone and back.Stop ball at central cone, switch balls and continue to opposiite coneStop ball at central cone, switch balls and turn back to start cone.


TECHNICAL (15mins): Straight Lines v Zig ZagsEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size10x15 yard area with cones along the width of the areaSet up/ rulesSplit onto two teams. Reds start on the short side, whites start on the long side. The red team must dribble their ball from east to west. White team dribble north to south but must zig zag the dribble.

PROGRESSIONStart players on all sides with same rules

Switch team sides.

Add a defender in the area who tries to touch the top of any ball with the sole of their foot.1 Point for each ball touched. Attackers 1 point for every successful dribble to the other side.

TECHNICAL (15mins): Dribbling with pressureEquipmentConesBallsField Size20x30 yard area with 2 goals. Place a cone 15 yards from each goal. 2 even teams to the right hand side of each goal. Set up/ rulesPlayer 1 dribbles past the cone to shoot for the goal opposite. As soon as the shot has been struck, player 2 from the next team dribbles to the goal opposite. Player 1 then must try and recover and prevent player 2 from shooting. As player 2 shoots, player 3 will go and player 2 will chase. Process repeats

PROGRESSIONOnce player has had shot they must chase next player entering the game

COACHING POINTSSwitch teams to other side of goal to use left foot

M.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot

WEEK FIVE: Dribbling With MovesTECHNICAL WARM UP (15mins): Box TagEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size25x25 yard area with 3x3 boxes inside the areaSet up/ rulesEach player has a ball and dribbles around inside the area and through as many squares as possible. Only 1 person in a square at a time.

PROGRESSIONHow many squares can you go through in 1 minute5 toe taps/foundations in each boxPlayers must turn change direction inside the squarePlayer must turn left or right inside the boxPlayer must come out same side of the box they went in through


TECHNICAL (15mins): Box to BoxEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size25x25 yard area with 3x3 boxes inside the areaSet up/ rulesAdd 1 player as a tagger who can not go into the squares. If tagged player must freeze on the spot until high 5’d by another player to be free. Tagger holds the ball in one hand to leave a spare ‘tagging’ handBoxes are safe zones for 5 seconds.

PROGRESSIONAdd 2 defenders


TECHNICAL (15mins): 1v1 moves ORGANIZATIONEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 2 10x20 yard channels with goals on half waySet up/ rulesHave 4 equal teams lined up as shown.White team pass ball across to red. Red player moves into the area looking to escape out either side goal for 1 point or get to opposite line for 3 points. If defender steal the ball they try and escape or get to end line.

PROGRESSIONHave groups work with groups diagonally opposite.Competition - First team to get to 10 points

COACHING POINTS:Attack at speedChange of directionChange of speed once past defender

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WEEK SIX:1v1moves

TECHNICAL (15mins): 1v1 moves EquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate a 15x15 yard square. In each corner place a 2 yard wide goal.Set up/ rulesEach player has a ball. The players in opposite lines dribble the ball towards each other. Just before the players ‘crash’ they must change direction to the right and dribble to the opposite line.How close can they get before they change direction.

PROGRESSIONCan player use a move to change direction

Red team have a ball each. First plater dribbles ball into play and tries to get ball through white team goal. One white player enters game and tries to win possession to score in red team goal.


WARM UP (15mins): Dribbling - Change of speedEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate a 20x20 yard square with 15x15 square inside.Set up/ rulesEach player has a ball and dribbles in the outside square. When a player enters the middle square they must perform 3 moves before going back to the larger square.

PROGRESSIONAdd defender to the middle square who must try and touch the top of any ball with the bottom of their foot. Attackers must try and perform 3 moves in the middle square without defender touching their ball. 1 point for every 3 moves. Defender gains 1 point for every touch of a ball with sole of foot.

COACHING POINTS:Keep ball closeInside/outside/sole of foot to manipulate ball

TECHNICAL (15mins): Shooting Speed RaceEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size10x15 yard area with goal.Set up/ rulesSPlit into two teams, 5 yards from each goal post. Coach’s starts opposite the goal. On coaches command first player from each line races out to the opposite cone through the central gate to try and be first to a ball passed into the area by the coach. Player who scores gets point for their team.

PROGRESSIONThrow ball in the air into the game

Number each player from each team.


WEEK SEVEN: PassingTECHNICAL WARM UP (15mins): PassingEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate 2 5 yard goals 10 yards aprat with cones set out as shownSet up/ rulesSplit players into two teams starting on cones opposite small goals. First player from each line dribbles a ball towards the small goal. Once through the goal they pass to the next line and join that line. Both lines work at the same time.

PROGRESSIONToe Taps to the goalFoundations to the goalHAve a player standing in each gate. Player pass the ball into target player who sets ball back to then be passed to next group.

COACHING POINTS:Keep ball closeHead up to look for passWeight and accuracy of pass

TECHNICAL (15mins): Passing TrianglesEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField SizeCreate two 10x10x10 yard triangles merged togetherSet up/ rulesSplit players into even teams on each cone. Blue team work together and yellow team work together. Each team has one ball. First player with the ball dribbles to the cone to the left and leaves the ball for the next player.

PROGRESSIONPlayers now pass the ball to the next cone and follow passPlayers combine to play 1-2 around the cone.

COACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the ballWeight & Accuracy of pass

TECHNICAL (15mins) - Passing to ShootEquipmentConesBallsField Size15x20 yard area with cones set out as shownSet up/ rulesRed player dribbles the ball towards the gate and passes ball through to white. White takes positive touch and tries to score. Red runs around the cone and tries to stop shot on goal.

Progression2v1 for attackers who must make 1 pass before shooting

Coaching PointsClose control when dribblingWeight and accuray of passM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot- Execute - correct technique to shoot

WEEK EIGHT: Passing & Receiving

Technical (15mins) - Passing & ReceivingEquipmentConesBallsField Size25x25x25 yard triangle with 5 yard gate central on each sideSet up/ rulesSplit players evenly on corner cones with one player in each gate. Player 1 on each cone passes to player 2. Player 2 receives to turn and pass to player 3 on next cone. Players follow their pass each time.Coaching Points:A,B,C - Awareness, Body Shape, ControlWeight and accuracy of passing

ProgressionSwitch direction of play

Player 2 checks to outside of gate to receive and passes to player 3. Player must start centrally in gate and check to outside of triangle.

P1 passes to P2. P2 sets back to P1 who passes through gate to P3. P1 becomes P2 and P2 joins next line.

As above but now P2 joins the group they are facing when they check out to the side. Player will have to run through practice being aware of traffic.

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Technical (15mins): Random Attacking GameEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size22x44 yard area with a goal at each end.Set up/ rulesSplit into two teams with each team starting in opposite corners of the area. Coach will choose four colours. (Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow) Each team must associate a colour with a number (e.g... red = 3) They will not tell the other team which colour they associate with which number, meaning both teams should be different.

PROGRESSIONMix up colour and number combinations.

COACHING POINTS:Take advantage of extra playersAttack at speedShots on target

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Technical Warm Up (15mins): Ball Control, Passing & DribblingEquipmentConesBallsField SizeCreate two 10x10 squares with one corner from each square overlapping.Set up/ rulesSquare 1 (red team) must pass the ball around the outside of the square. Player must check off the cone before receiving.Square 2 (white team) must dribble ball towards next cone. As player is dribbling, next player spins around the cone to receive a pass into space. Squares overlap to make session semi opposed and cause traffic for players to deal with.

PROGRESSIONSwitch direction of playCompetition - 1 point for each complete square with no mistake.Switch team tasks

COACHING POINTS:Quality, wieght and accuracy of passA,B,C - Awareness, body shape & controlSpeed & control when dribbling

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WEEK NINE: Receiving SkillsTECHNICAL WARM UP(15mins) - Receiving SkillsEquipmentConesBallsField Size25x25 yard area with 4 corner goals & 5 yard gate in centreSet up/ rulesSplit into two teams lined up centrally between each set of goals. One team start with the balls. First player in team without balls runs into the centre through the gate. As player reaches gate ball is passed in. Player receives to turn and dribbles through a corner goal and back to thier team. Balls should them be with other team to repeat exercise.

PROGRESSIONReceiving player can turn to either goal and dribble through. The passer must now try and run through the other goal before the receiver gets through the goal they turn too. Winner gets a point for their team.

Passer now chases receiver and tries to tag them before they dribble through a goal

COACHING POINTSChange of speed or direction to beat defenderUse a move to beat defender

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TECHNICAL (15mins): Receiving under pressureEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size25x25 yard area with 4 corner goals & 5 yard gate in centreSet up/ rulesHave two teams lined up side by side centrally between the goals. The attacker will start the practice. As soon as the attacker runs for the gate, the defender can follow. Attacker receives a pass from the coach tries to receive the ball and turn to dribble through either goal. De-fender can’t tackle until attacker has taken a touch. If defender wins the ball they can attack other two goals.

PROGRESSIONMake team competition

COACHING POINTS:Check shoulder before receivingTake touch into spaceDisguise

COACHING POINTSCheck team mate is ready to receive passCommunication - Verbal or visualMove off ball to create opportunity to receive pass.

TECHNICAL (15mins) - Receiving GameORGANIZATION70x50 yard area with 10 yard central channel

Both teams play 1-2-4-1

Players are restricted to the half they start in. A player must drop into central zone to receive a pass to turn and play into attacking zone.

WEEK TEN: ShootingTECHNICAL WARM UP (15mins): Squashers & ShootersEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size15x30 area split into three 10x15 channels Set up/ rulesPlayer 1 dribbles to opposite red cone. As player 1 is dribbling player 2 calls out ‘squash’ At this point player 1 stops the ball with sole of foot (squashes the ball) and player 2 runs in to shoot first time to goal. Rotate groups

PROGRESSIONCompetition:Shooters v GK Shooters 1 point for each goalGK 1 point for each save


TECHNICAL (15mins): Shooting Speed RaceEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size10x15 yard area with goal.Set up/ rulesSplit into two teams, 5 yards from each goal post. Coach’s starts opposite the goal. On coaches command first player from each line races out to the opposite cone through the central gate to try and be first to a ball passed into the area by the coach. Player who scores gets point for their team.

PROGRESSIONThrow ball in the air into the game

Number each player from each team.

COACHING POINTSConcentration of when its your go to raceSpeed when runningLaces or inside of foot to shoot

Technical (15mins) - Dribbling, Passing & ControlEquipmentConesBallsPinniesField Size10x20 Yard area.Set out 3 sets of cones 10 yards apart every 10 yards from the goal.Set up/ rulesHave a player standing in between each set of cones. Player 1 starts with the ball. Player 3 will move to the left or right. Player 2 reacts off this movement and moves in the opposite direction (shown by blue arrows) P1 passes into P3. P3 sets the ball off for P2 to shoot for goal. P3 follows in shot. Players move forward to next set of cones and P3 joins back of line.Players must start centrally for each go.

PROGRESSION1 Touch PlayAdd defender in middle zone between P2 & P3 to try and intercept pass or block shot.

COACHING POINTS:Quality of the pass and lay off to allow shotM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot- Execute - correct technique to shoot

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