Conducted done by Kristine Lilly, '14 Convention

ORGANIZATION:

5-6 players/group or even groups of players

Players in circle shape, one player in middle - 5 yard distance

Outside players w/ ball, middle player w/o ball

INSTRUCTIONS:

Players on the outside making the cirecle will start the warm-up by doing foundation touches and will continue to do so. The player on the inside will look to receive a pass from an outside player then pass back. Inside player will receive pass from all outside players. Once completed, rotate inside player.

***Variations: toe touches, triangle touches, sole touches

COACHING POINTS:

1.

ORGANIZATION:

8-12 players, even lines

12-15 yard distance end to end

Each player w/ ball

INSTRUCTIONS:

Players A will begin by dribbling ball towards each other. When players are approaching, both will use the same skill move to beat each other then pass ball into goal. After pass into goal, Players B in the other line will repeat the activity.

**Skill Moves: 1. Scissors, 2. Side Step, 3. Matthew's Move

**Variations: after skill move, dribble towards cooresponding cone & perform a turn, dribble at other goal and pass into goal

COACHING POINTS:

1. Proper technique when using skill

2. Timing of the skill

3. Accelerate into open space; close the door by stepping in front of the defender

3v3 + GK

Teams will play 4v4 to goal. Three field players on field, one player standing back by goals. GK may defend the goal but cannot use their hands

**Purpose is for team in attack to recognize where the open space is and try to get ball there quickly to score

1 point for goal scored in Pugg goal

2 points for goal scored by dribbling through either gate