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U10 and U12Technical Lessons

WEEK # 1 Topic: Moves – Circle-Take and Fake and Take

DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION COACHING POINTS

6 Surfaces: Each player has a ball. Have the players

try to use the 6 surfaces of the foot in one

fluid motion in this order: Outside, Inside,

Laces, Bottom, Toe, and Heel. Transfer

the ball from left to right foot on the heel

touch and repeat. When the players

display proficiency, challenge them to do

it faster and in a smaller space.

Talk to your feet

Correct surface of the foot

Correct surface of the ball

Body shape

Ball should not stop

moving

Foot must contact the ball

Diamond Dribbling:

In a 7 x 7 yard diamond, each player has

a ball and stands directly behind each

cone

Each player should perform the move of

the day at their cone and then go to the

next cone

When the players demonstrate

proficiency, challenge the players to do

it faster and with accuracy. Practice with

both feet

Talk to your feet

Foot position (either side of

the ball) up on the toes

Check your space (where are

you going?)

First touch away from the

body

Use the correct surface of

the foot

Accelerate on first touch

1v1 Low Pressure:

In a 10x10 yard diamond, players are

facing each other standing in front of

the cone. Only two players have a ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives the ball and goes on the

dribble

1 presses the dribbler- No tackling

2 performs the move of the day and

RWB to the cone

Next group goes

Quality of pass.

Quality of reception –

correct foot, first touch

Dribbling-RWB

Keep the ball close

Use all surfaces of the foot

o Inside/Outside

o Sole

o Laces

Keep your head up and use

peripheral vision

Change of direction and

speed

Running with the ball

o Get a forward first

touch

o Use front part of the

foot

o Run in a straight line

o Head up

1v1 to 2 Small Goals:

In a grid with 2 small goals placed on

the end-lines. Two players try to score

by dribbling the ball to any of the

opponents‘ goals

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives and goes on the dribble to

score, while 1 defends

Scoring a goal = 10 points

Scoring after performing the move of

the day = 100 pts.

Scrimmage: 4v4 + GK’s, 5v5 + GK’s or 6v6 + GK’s Pass or shot = Dribble = Run =

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WEEK # 2 Topic: Turns – Drag Back & Stop and Turn



try to use the 6 surfaces of the foot in

one fluid motion in this order: Outside,

Inside, Laces, Bottom, Toe, and Heel.

Transfer the ball from left to right foot

on the heel touch and repeat. When the

players display proficiency, challenge

them to do it faster and in a smaller

space.

Talk to your feet



Body shape

Ball should not stop moving


4 Corners Turning:

Set up a grid 5 yards wide x 7 yards

long

2 players at diagonal corners and 1

ball. 1st player dribbles towards the

next cone ahead, then turns and

dribbles diagonally towards the next

cone, turns again and dribbles towards

the next player.

When the players become proficient,

challenge them to make the space

smaller and go faster

First touch – Correct foot

Head up

Check shoulders before the

turn

Execute Drag Back or Stop

and Turn

Transfer ball to opposite foot

Game speed - Acceleration

after the turn

Turning with Shadow Pressure:

Place 4 cones in a 12 -15 yard line

The yellow cones (Turning Zone) are

about 8 yards apart

Two Players, one with the ball and one

without by the red cone

The player with the ball initiates RWB

into the turning zone, in this zone the

dribbler will perform two turns

The players without the ball will

shadow the dribbler

Running with the Ball

Push the ball forward with

the instep (laces and outside

of the foot)

Each touch of the ball

should push it a few steps

ahead of the dribbler

Keep a natural running

stride

The head is up and the eyes

scan the field

Turning

Use the appropriate surface

for the appropriate turn

Keep your body between the

defender and the ball

Players must accelerate after

turn

Turn should be performed

with right and left foot

1v1 Running and Turning:

In a 8x12 yard grid divided into two

boxes with goals on one side

The white team will be defending. In

order to score, the red team needs to

perform a turn in the second box

After the turn, the player can score in

any of the goals

If the defending team gets the ball they

can score after performing a turn. After

all the red team players have gone,

switch.


WEEK # 3 Part I Topic: Futsal Infused Soccer: Dribbling and Turning

DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

Coach Commands Dribble – CCD:

In a grid, all the players are dribbling their soccer balls and are

executing the coach’s command

1. Dribble only with right foot

2. Dribble only with left foot

3. Dribble using the inside and outside of the foot

4. Dribble, after 4 touches, stop the ball with the sole and change

direction (Right foot first, then left foot)

5. Dribble using 6 surfaces

At Coach’s Clap

6. Switch balls

7. Dribble to another area

8. Turn and accelerate – Use drag back and stop and turn

9. Stop and do a circle-take on the spot and dribble

10. Stop and do a fake and take

11. Stop and do a double circle-take

12. Stop and do a double fake and take

Ball Mastery I - Taps with the Sole of the Foot:

Place 3 cones in a line with the middle cone 7-10 yards from the end

cones and two players by each end cone with a soccer ball each

At coaches command they will go from their cone to the middle and

back

At Coaches Command:

With the inside of the foot 1. Inside of the foot taps – on the spot

2. Inside of the foot taps forward to cone and back

3. Inside of the foot taps forward to cone and backwards to cone

4. Inside of the foot taps forward zigzagging (changing directions)

With the sole of the foot

5. Sole taps on the spot

6. Sole taps going forward to cone and backwards to cone

7. One foot sole taps going forward – 3 taps and switch foot

8. Same as above, but at the cone go backwards

1v1 Moves and Turns:

With the same set-up as above, have the players execute the

following at the central cone:

At the coaches command:

1. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Circle- take

2. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Fake-take

3. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Drag-back

4. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Stop and go

5. Combine the move and turn

1v1 and 2v2’s:

The Coach with all the balls and the players in a line facing each

other at opposite ends

Coach serves the ball to any player. The receiver attacks the

opponent’s goal, immediately a defender comes out to stop the

dribbler from scoring

Goal can only be scored when in the attacking half

Pass or shot = Dribble = Run =

WEEK # 4 Topic: Ian’s Passing Box


Figure 8 Passing:

Place 3 or 4 cones, 2-3 yards apart

in a straight line to make 2 or 3 gates

Have two players on each side of the

gate facing each other, one with a

soccer ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives and takes the ball to the

next gate – 1 runs to receive the next

pass

2 passes to 1


next gate

Tasks:

1. Inside of both feet – 2 minutes

2. Right foot only – 2 minutes

3. Left foot only – 2 minutes

4. Outside of both feet -2 minutes

Passing:

Toe up (inside) or down &

turned in (outside)

Placement of non-kicking

foot and good balance

Receiving:

Keep feet moving before ball

arrives and go to it

Keep ankle of receiving foot

locked and body behind ball

Eye on ball at instant of

reception

Directional first touch

Coach, have the players

Talk and ask for the pass

Pass to the One Without the Ball:

Place 3 cones 3-4 yards apart in a

line then one cone in front of the

middle cone 4-5 yards away

Place a player by each cone. Two of

the players with a ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives and passes to the players

without the ball

The process continues until the coach

switches player number 2

Tasks:

1. Receive and pass with right foot

2. Receive and pass with left foot

3. Receive with one foot, pass with the

other

4. One touch right foot

5. One touch left foot


WEEK # 5 - Topic: Moves – Bish-Bash (Beardsley) and Inside Step and Take (Matthews)



try to use the 6 surfaces of the foot in one

fluid motion in this order: Outside, Inside,

Laces, Bottom, Toe, and Heel. Transfer

the ball from left to right foot on the heel

touch and repeat. When the players

display proficiency, challenge them to do

it faster and in a smaller space.

Talk to your feet



Body shape

Ball should not stop

moving


Diamond Dribbling:

In a 7 x 7 yard diamond, each player has

a ball and stands directly behind each

cone

Each player should perform the move of

the day at their cone and then go to the

next cone

When the players demonstrate

proficiency, challenge the players to do

it faster and with accuracy. Practice with

both feet

Talk to your feet

Foot position (either side of

the ball) up on the toes

Check your space (where are

you going?)

First touch away from the

body

Use the correct surface of

the foot

Accelerate on first touch

1v1 Low Pressure:

In a 10x10 yard diamond, players are

facing each other standing in front of

the cone. Only two players have a ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives the ball and goes on the

dribble

1 presses the dribbler- no tackling

2 performs the move of the day and

RWB to the cone

Next group goes

Quality of pass

Quality of reception –

correct foot, first touch

Dribbling-RWB

Keep the ball close

Use all surfaces of the foot

o Inside/Outside

o Sole

o Laces

Keep your head up and use

peripheral vision

Change of direction and

speed


o Get a forward first

touch

o Use front part of the

foot

o Run in a straight line

o Head up


In a grid with 2 small goals placed on

the end-lines. Two players try to score

by dribbling the ball though any of the

opponents’ goals

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives and goes on the dribble to

score, while 1 defends

Scoring a goal = 10 points

Scoring after performing the move of

the day = 100 pts.


WEEK # 6 Topic: Turns – Step Over Turn and Cuts & Hooks



try to use the 6 surfaces of the foot in

one fluid motion in this order: Outside,

Inside, Laces, Bottom, Toe, and Heel.

Transfer the ball from left to right foot

on the heel touch and repeat. When the

players display proficiency, challenge

them to do it faster and in a smaller

space.

Talk to your feet



Body shape

Ball should not stop moving


4 Corners Turning:

Set up a grid 5 yards wide x 7 yards

long

2 players at diagonal corners and 1

ball. 1st player dribbles towards the

next cone ahead, then turns and

dribbles diagonally towards the next

cone, turns again and dribbles toward

the next player.

When the players become proficient,

challenge them to make the space

smaller and go faster

First touch – Correct foot

Head up

Check shoulders before the

turn

Execute Step Over Turn or

Cuts & Hooks

Transfer ball to opposite foot

Game speed - Acceleration

after the turn


Place 4 cones in a 12 -15 yard line

The yellow cones (Turning Zone) are

about 8 yards apart

Two Players, one with the ball and one

without by the red cone

The player with the ball initiates RWB

towards the turning zone, in this zone

the dribbler will perform two turns

The players without the ball will

shadow the dribbler


Push the ball forward with

the instep (Laces and outside

of the foot)

Each touch of the ball

should push it a few steps

ahead of the dribbler

Keep a natural running

stride

The head is up and the eyes

scan the field

Turning

Use the appropriate surface

for the appropriate turn

Keep your body between the

defender and the ball

Players must accelerate after

turn

Turn should be performed

with right and left foot


In a 8x12 yard grid divided into two

boxes with goals on one side

The white team will be defending. In

order to score, the red team needs to

perform a turn in the second box

After the turn, the player can score in

any of the goals

If the defending team gets the ball, they

can score after performing a turn. After

all the red team players have gone,

switch.

Scrimmage: 4v4 + GK’s, 5v5 + GK’s or 6v6 + GK’s


WEEK # 7 Part II Topic: Futsal Infused Soccer: Dribbling and Turning

DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

Coach Commands Dribble – CCD:

In a grid, all the players are dribbling their soccer balls and are

executing the coach’s command

1. Dribble only with right foot

2. Dribble only with left foot

3. Dribble, after 4 touches, stop the ball with the sole and change

direction ( Right foot first, then left foot)

4. Dribble using 6 surfaces

At Coach’s Clap

5. Switch balls

6. Dribble to another area

7. Color dribble

8. Math Dribble

Ball Mastery II – Inside and Outside of the Foot:

Place 3 cones in a line with the middle cone 7-10 yards from the end

cones and two players by each end cone with a soccer ball each

At coach’s command, they will go from their cone to the middle and

back

At Coach’s Command:

With the Inside & Outside of the Foot 1. Dribble with inside & outside of the foot

2. Dribble with double touches with the inside & outside of the foot

3. Dribble with 2 inside and 1 touch with the outside of the foot

4. Outside and inside with both

5. Outside of the foot double touches

6. Inside, inside, outside of the foot

7. Roll inside of the foot tap

1v1 Moves and Turns:

With the same set-up as above, have the players execute the

following at the central cone:

At the coaches command:

1. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Bish-bash

2. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Matthews

3. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform a Step-over turn

4. Dribble up to the middle cone and perform Cuts and Hooks

5. Combine the moves and turns

1v1 and 2v2’s:

The Coach with all the balls and the players in a line facing each

other at opposite ends

Coach serves the ball to any player. The receiver attacks the

opponent’s goal, immediately a defender comes out to stop the

dribbler from scoring

Goal can only be scored when in the attacking half


WEEK # 8 Topic: Ian’s Passing Box


Figure 8 Passing:

Place 3 or 4 cones, 2-3 yards apart

in a straight line to make 2 or 3 gates

Have two players on each side of the

gate facing each other, one with a

soccer ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2


next gate – 1 runs to receive the next

pass

2 passes to 1


next gate

Tasks:

1. Inside of both feet – 2 minutes

2. Right foot only – 2 minutes

3. Left foot only – 2 minutes

4. Outside of both feet -2 minutes

Passing:


turned in (outside)

Placement of non-kicking

foot and good balance

Receiving:






reception





Place 3 cones 3-4 yards apart in a

line then one cone in front of the

middle cone 4-5 yards away

Place a player in each cone. Two of

the players with a ball

Procedure:

1 passes to 2

2 receives and passes to the players

without the ball

The process continues until the coach

switches player number 2

Tasks:

1. Receive and pass with right foot

2. Receive and pass with left foot

3. Receive with one foot, pass with the

other

4. One touch right foot – If possible

5. One touch left foot – If possible


WEEK # 9 Topic: Futsal Infused Soccer: Passing and Receiving


Passing Basics:

Two players facing each other about 5-6

yards apart. One player with the ball

Tasks: 1. Normal passing and receiving:

o Receiving with the sole

o Passing and receiving with the sole

2. Do all three on the move

Passing:


turned in (outside)

Placement of non-kicking foot

and good balance

Receiving:






reception




Check Receive & Pass: Two players facing each other about 8-10

yards apart. One player with the ball

Procedure:

White passes to red. White checks away

Red checks in, receives, and passes to

white

Players must receive with the sole and

sideway on

Pass Through the Gate:

Two columns of players facing each

other 8-10 yards apart will pass a soccer

ball through a gate

Procedure:

White passes to Red and runs to other

column, and so forth

Tasks:

1. Normal passing and receiving

2. Receive with the sole, pass with inside

of the foot

3. Receive and pass with the sole

Pass, Receive and Run :

3 players in a line – see diagram

Sequence:

A passes to B. A runs towards B

B receives with the sole, passes to A

A goes around B, receives the ball with

the sole and passes to C

Switch runner after awhile

Passing and Moving:

Two players passing and moving, playing

with 2-3 touches

Tasks:

1. Inside of the foot pass and receive

2. Inside of the foot pass, sole receiving

3. Poke passing, sole receiving

4. Sole passing and receiving

5. Get in groups of 3’s with one ball

6. Get in groups of 4’s with two balls


WEEK # 10 Topic: Street Soccer

RULES

Time: 10 to 12 minute games

Numbers: 4v4 or if numbers allow, one group plays 3v3 or 5v5.

Scoring: Each player on a winning team gets 3 points and 1 point for each goal scored by the team.

The losing players each get 1 point for every goal scored by the team. In a tie, every player gets 1

point plus 1 point for each goal scored by his team.

Restarts are a kick or dribble in from the point where the ball went out.

Game I

A vs. B & C vs. D

Game II

A vs. B & C vs. D

Game III

A vs. B & C vs. D

Game IV

A vs. B & C vs. D

4v4 Tournament

Schedule Game I Game II Game III Game IV Total

Points Finish

# Name Points Points Points Points

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APPENDIX

MOVES AND TURNS YOUTUBE VIDEO URLs

[Check out these great instructional videos]

MOVES, TURNS

Circle and Take – Single Scissors - Move Step by Step Procedure

STEP 1

Circle with right and take with left: 1. Have the players jogging on

the spot to mimic running with the ball

2. Move your left foot to the left and bring your right foot inside and around the front of the soccer ball – Make sure the toes of right foot are pointing down

3. Land the right foot away from the ball

4. Bring left foot behind the soccer ball and push it away with the outside of the foot (three toes area)

5. Accelerate after the move Circle with the left and take with the right: reverse the moves

STEP 2

VIDEO Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dcW1VhK3Yw The whole video

1-2

2

3

4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dcW1VhK3Yw

MOVES, TURNS

Fake and Take – The Rummenigge Step by Step Procedure

STEP 1

Fake with right and take with left: 1. Have the players jogging on


2. Move your left foot to the left and bring your right foot behind the ball, then fake to make a pass with the outside of the foot. Make sure the toes of right foot are pointing down



5. Accelerate after the move Watch #4 and 5

STEP 2

VIDEO Footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t75UGioAsz4 # 4 1:01 - 1:23 # 5 1:24 - 1:37

1-2

3

4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t75UGioAsz4

MOVES, TURNS

Drag Back Step by Step Procedure

With the right foot 1. While dribbling the ball

place the left foot to the side a bit behind the ball

2. Step over the ball with the sole of the foot

3. Drag the soccer ball back 4. Turn 180 degrees by pivoting

on your left foot and turning your hips

5. Accelerate after the move With the left foot: reverse the right foot moves

VIDEO Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCaS743Pw2E The whole video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCaS743Pw2E

MOVES, TURNS

Stop and Go – The Littbarski Step by Step Procedures

STEP 1

Stopping the ball with the right foot 1. Have the players jogging on


2. Step on the ball gently and stop it

3. Have your right foot land ahead of the ball with enough room for the other foot

4. Bring the left foot next to the right foot

5. Push the ball away with the outside of the left foot

6. Accelerate after the move To stop with the left foot: reverse the moves

STEP 2

VIDEO Footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHmqGUa5Dvk 0:29 - 0:56

3

2

4

4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHmqGUa5Dvk

MOVES, TURNS

Bish-Bash - The Beardsley Step by Step Procedure

Tap with the right, take with the left: 1. Have the players jogging on


2. Tap the ball with the inside of the right foot towards the left foot

3. The left foot taps the ball ahead and long, past the opponent

4. Accelerate after the last tap Left tap and take with right foot: reverse the moves

VIDEO Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CBpSYuUIJ8 The whole video

2

3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CBpSYuUIJ8

MOVES, TURNS

Inside Step and Take - The Matthews Step by Step Procedure

STEP 1

Fake with right and take with left: 1. Have the players jogging on


2. Move your left foot to the left and bring your right foot behind the ball, then fake to make a pass with the outside of the foot. Make sure the toes of right foot are pointing down



5. Accelerate after the move

STEP 2

VIDEO Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVm3kAfSdM The whole video

1-2

3

4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVm3kAfSdM

MOVES, TURNS

Outside Hook Procedure

With the Outside of the right foot 1. Plant the left foot to the side

and behind the ball 2. Reach and Swing the right

foot outwards and hook the ball with the outside of the foot

3. Pivot on your left foot and turn your hips- Body is shielding the ball

4. Hook the ball back 180 degrees

5. Accelerate after the turn With the left foot: reverse the right foot movements

VIDEO Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82yNVKpp6NA The whole video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82yNVKpp6NA

MOVES, TURNS

Inside Cut Step by Step Procedure

With the right foot 1. Place the left foot behind or

by the soccer ball 2. Reach, Swing the right foot

around and using the inside of the foot Cut the ball back 180 degrees

3. Pivot on the left foot and turn your hips- Body shield the ball

4. Accelerate after the move With the Left foot: reverse the right foot movements

Video Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmp9dxklgI The whole video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmp9dxklgI

MOVES, TURNS

Step Over Turn Step by Step Procedure

With the right foot: 1. While dribbling, place the

left foot to the side and behind the soccer ball

2. Bring the right foot around the ball from the outside to the inside and land

3. After the right foot lands,

bring left foot close to right foot

4. Hook the ball with outside of the foot 180 degrees

5. Accelerate after the move

With the left: reverse the moves of the right foot

Video Footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VqpYrD1zWs&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL84183C4D3ABED6C0

The whole video



BALL MASTERY VIDEOS

BALL MASTERY l

VIDEO Footage

1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07lrS7lcm1E&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=2

All

2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAHzxiYPIPU&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=3

All

BALL MASTERY lI

1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS0BhRvcYrM&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-

bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=6 All

2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQETxlp5eOw&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=7

All





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS0BhRvcYrM&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS0BhRvcYrM&list=PLE_XRZxiHafZ9UL4Nw7-bppJrw7JfYDr9&index=6



ACTIVITY VIDEOS

ACTIVITIES


http://thecoachingmanual.com/sessions/passing-receiving-recuperation-session

All

1v1 Low pressure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD0RXGdWdKY&list=

PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=11 7:30 - 8:34


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uP8G5FBbA&list=PL

A756190883A0FDFF&index=10

2:26 – 4:25


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNntsYt7Hwo&list=PL

A756190883A0FDFF&index=3

1:45 - 3:09


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNntsYt7Hwo&list=PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=3

3:10 - 4:01



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD0RXGdWdKY&list=PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD0RXGdWdKY&list=PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uP8G5FBbA&list=PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uP8G5FBbA&list=PLA756190883A0FDFF&index=10





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