Organization: -40 by 40 area

-12 players

-1 ball (additional on the outside)

Instructions: 1. Players move around the area performing specific soccer movements.

2. Players are numbered 1 through 12. Player 1 starts with the ball and passes to player 2 who calls for the ball.

3. After passing the ball, player 1 turns & sprints to the edge of the area.

4. Once the player reaches the line, the player jogs back into the area and continues to move around the area.

5. After receiving the ball, player 2 must look for player 3 to pass to. Player 2 then completes steps 3 and 4.

6. Player 12 passes to player 1 so that play continues.

Coaching Points: -weight & accuracy of pass

-disguise your pass

-introduce specfic technique

Visual Cues: -distance to target

-angle to target

Progressions:P-two touch

R-unlimited number of touches

Organization: -30 by 30 area

-3 two yard gates

-6 players

-3 balls

Instructions: 1. Players have to take a touch out of their feet and drive the ball to the player opposite ensuring the ball goes between the gate.

2. Players score a point everytime the pass is successful.

3. If the player misses the other player gets a point.

4. Play for a minute and find out which player wins. Winners move up in the league, losers move down.

5. Play the game again.

Coaching Points:-angle of approach: off center

-head up

-follow through

-ankle locked, toes down

-non kicking foot: slightly behind the ball

-contact foot: laces

Visual Cues:-distance to target

-angle of ball to gate

Progression:P-use weaker foot

R-decrease distance

Organization: 50 by 40 area

12 players( 2 teams of 4, 4 neutrals)

1 ball( additional on the outside)

Instructions:1. Play a 4 v 4 tournament.

2. Have neutral players and limit their touch to 2.

3. Use different passing techniques

Coaching Points:-head up

-disguise pass

-supporting foot next to ball, toes pointed to target

Visual Cues:-positioning of ball & defender

-distance to target

Progressions:P-reduce size of area

R-unlimited touches

Organization: two 20 by 20 areas

12 players(4 teams of 3)

1 ball per game(additional on the outside)

Instructions: 1. Teams play small sided 3 v 3 games.

2. Normal game rules apply(corner kicks, throw-ins, etc.)

3. If goal is scored, scoring team must run back and touch their goal before being allowed to defend.

4. Conceding team must restart play from own end line with kick in.

5. play for a set time and then rotate teams.

Coaching Points:-specific passing technique

-support player on the ball at an angle

-don't play direct every time(use width of the field)

-play side to side to create gaps in between opponents to play forward

Visual Cues:-positioning of opponents

-positioning of ball

-distance to goal