Soccer Drills and Practice Plans: by Coach Steve Parker

SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !!
SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS

by Coach Steve Parker
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CONTENTS
Introduction... How to Use this Book!! ...................................................... 6 1.0 Ball Control & Defensive Drills! ............................................................ 8
1.1 Put Your Foot Down! ................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Short Dribble! ............................................................................................................ 8 1.3 Long Dribble! ............................................................................................................ 9 1.4 Stop, Turn & Dribble! ................................................................................................. 9 1.5 Spaceman! ..............................................................................................................10 1.6 Stuck in the Mud (Game)! ....................................................................................... 10 1.7 Finger Game! .......................................................................................................... 10 1.8 Truck and Trailer! .....................................................................................................11 1.9 Shielding The Ball! .................................................................................................. 12 1.10 Body Part Control! ................................................................................................ 12 1.11 Z Turns ................................................................................................................ 12 ! 1.12 Control on the Run! .............................................................................................. 13 1.13 Sharks and Minnows ........................................................................................... 13 ! 1.14 Quick Control! ....................................................................................................... 14 1.15 Fighting Roosters! ................................................................................................ 14 1.16 Target Man! ........................................................................................................... 15 1.17 Catch the Tigers Tail! ............................................................................................15 1.18 Long Pass Control! ............................................................................................... 16 1.19 One on Ones! ....................................................................................................... 16 1.20 One Touch, One Bounce (Juggling)! ..................................................................... 17 1.21 Head Control! ........................................................................................................ 17 1.22 Break the Concentration! ..................................................................................... 18
2.0 Passing & Shooting Drills! .................................................................. 19

2.1 Inside the Foot! ....................................................................................................... 19 2.2 Marbles Game! ....................................................................................................... 19 2.3 Passing Circle! ........................................................................................................ 19 2.4 The Big Kick! ........................................................................................................... 20 2.5 Hit the Runner! ........................................................................................................ 20 2.6 Target Shooting (1st Level)! .................................................................................... 21 2.7 Three Step Passing Drill! ......................................................................................... 22 2.8 Target Shooting (2nd Level)! ................................................................................... 22 2.9 Soccer Tennis! ........................................................................................................ 22 2.10 Passing Circle (2nd Level)! ................................................................................... 23 2.11 Distance Passing! ................................................................................................. 23 2.12 Give and Go Passing! ........................................................................................... 24 2.13 Three on Two Keep Away! .................................................................................... 24 2.14 Two on Twos! ........................................................................................................ 25 2.15 Passing Circle (Level 3)! ........................................................................................ 25 2.16 Equalizer! .............................................................................................................. 26
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2.17 Target Shooting (3rd Level)! .................................................................................. 26 2.18 Rotating Passing Square! ..................................................................................... 27 2.19 Head Pass Triangle! .............................................................................................. 27 2.20 Shooting Box! ....................................................................................................... 28 2.21 Heading Ladder! ................................................................................................... 28 2.22 Passing Relay! ...................................................................................................... 29
3.0 Soccer Tactics! .................................................................................... 30

3.1 Head to the Goal! ....................................................................................................30 3.2 Caterpillar! ............................................................................................................... 30 3.3 King of the Ring! ..................................................................................................... 30 3.4 Pig in the Middle! .................................................................................................... 31 3.5 Keep Your Spacing! ................................................................................................ 31 3.6 The Basic Throw-In! ................................................................................................31 3.7 Passing with a Defender! ........................................................................................ 32 3.8 Dont Go Offside! .................................................................................................... 33 3.9 Corner Kick Challenge! ........................................................................................... 33 3.10 Pass Recognition! ................................................................................................. 33 3.11 Tackling Drill! ......................................................................................................... 34 3.12 Defensive Coverage! ............................................................................................. 35 3.13 Throw-In Choice! .................................................................................................. 35 3.14 Corner Kicks Tactics! ............................................................................................36 3.15 Free Kick to Score! ................................................................................................36 3.16 Pass Recognition 2! .............................................................................................. 36
Running a Practice Use the Practice Plans!! ....................................... 38 Practice Plans! .......................................................................................... 39
Practice Plan #1! ........................................................................................................... 39 Practice Plan #2! ........................................................................................................... 40 Practice Plan #3! ........................................................................................................... 41 Practice Plan #4! ........................................................................................................... 42 Practice Plan #5! ........................................................................................................... 43 Practice Plan #6! ........................................................................................................... 44 Practice Plan #7! ........................................................................................................... 45 Practice Plan #8! ........................................................................................................... 46 Practice Plan #9! ........................................................................................................... 47 Practice Plan #10! .........................................................................................................48 Practice Plan #11! .........................................................................................................49 Practice Plan #12! .........................................................................................................50 Practice Plan #13! .........................................................................................................51 Practice Plan #14! ......................................................................................................... 52 Practice Plan #15! .........................................................................................................53 Practice Plan #16! .........................................................................................................54 Practice Plan #17! .........................................................................................................55 Practice Plan #18! .........................................................................................................56
Practice Plan #19! .........................................................................................................57 Practice Plan #20! .........................................................................................................58 Practice Plan #21! .........................................................................................................59 Practice Plan #22! .........................................................................................................60 Practice Plan #23! .........................................................................................................61 Practice Plan #24! ......................................................................................................... 62 Practice Plan #25! .........................................................................................................63
Introduction... How to Use this Book!
Soccer Tactics Thedrills Soccer Tactics book will range in skill / age level ba included in this difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly are The drills Likewise, the more basic skills, skill / / age level will The drills included in this book will range like kicking the b U-8 or!U-6. included in this book ! range in in skillage level b ! ! ! ! 6 difficulty. to beof of the moreyou are at a U-17 level of socc Some the more if advanced drills you certainly a difficulty. Some reinforced advanced drills you certainly are arent going U-8 U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the b U-8 oror U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the arent going to be reinforced you are at at U-17 level of of so arent going to level will be denoted are a a U-17 level soc Each drills skill be reinforced if if you by the following symbols Each drill!s skill level will be denoted by the Each drills and under): Eachfollowingskill level be denoted by the following symbol drills skill level will Beginner (U-8symbols: will be denoted by the following symb Beginner (U-8 and under): Beginner (U-8 and under): Beginner (U-8 and under): Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)
Intermediate (U-8 U-14) Intermediate (U-8 to to U-14) Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout Intermediate (U-8 to U-14): for drills and skills that are going to make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a practice plan to reinforce Advanced (U-14 and up) those skills makes it all the more effective. Advanced (U-14 and up) Advanced (U-14 and up) That!s going to be the goal of this guide. Advanced (U-14 and up): Practice makes perfect We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: Ball Control Passing and Shooting Soccer Tactics The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difculty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly aren!t going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, aren!t going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer.
-3 Planning Practices Soccer Drills and Practice Plans -3 - 3 Reserved 2006 After you have a fewSoccer All Rights Practice Plans more drills under your belt, Drills and Soccer Drills and Practice Plans it is important to structure 2006 All Rightsan those drills into Reserved 2006 All Rights Reserved effective practice. We will also include 25 different practice plans to use throughout a season. Each of these practice plans will be geared towards a specic skill or set of skills and each will continue to build off one another. You don!t have to use all of the practice plans! We have included several different ones so you can choose the ones that work best for you and your team. As a coach, you will probably only choose the ones where your team needs the most attention. With our practice plans, you can simply print the ones you want off your computer and you will be ready to go! Ready to go! The rst section of this book will be the various drills, divided into three separate sections. Then you will notice those drills included in a the practice plans we have provided for you in the second half of the book.
Once you have gone through this book, you will be armed with a number of great drills and an idea of how to implement them for your team! Then, you watch as their skills get better and you become more condent as a coach! Best of luck!
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Beginner (U-8 and under): ded in this book are going to help your players continue habits and improve their overall skill level. We have ee different skill areas that you can focus on:
1.0 Ball Control & Defensive Drills
1.2 Short Dribble

Dribbling is another skill that must be mastered. Aside from kicking the ball downeld, this is the way to move the ball into opposing territory. What you need In this drill you can set up a couple of lines with an area of about 10 yards to work with. This will be a shorter dribble
Ball control could be the most important eleU-14) oting ment of the game. In Intermediate (U-8 toon order to score goals the eld, you need to be able to get and maintain the ball. This involves shielding it, dribbling s book willand usingskill / age skills to do so. In this secit, range in different level based on their more advanced drillstake on some arent going to use for tion, we will you certainly of the soccer skills (U-14 and up) e more that are going to kicking theteam and receiving it, basic skills, like help Advancedimprove in this your ball ced if you areMakeU-17 level of soccer. area. at a sure you look for symbol indicating what age group the drills are for! be denoted by the following symbols:
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How this drill works In the rst line, you need to get players to work the ball back and forth between their feet, over 10 yards. This will help them - 3 dribble the ball in a short area, and also build up the dexterity in both of the feet. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans You can shorten up the 1.1 Put Your Foot Down 2006 All Rights Reservedarea if you want, and you can also ask the kids to try and keep their head up as they try to dribble the ball in that Stopping the ball is the rst step in gaining conarea. trol of it. What you need Depending on the number of coaches you have, you might be able to run more than one line. All you need is a ball, and your players in single le lines facing you about 10 yards away.
How this drill works You need to roll the ball toward your players and they need to stop it by putting -their foot on top of the ball. This is actu3 Soccer ally more difcult than it sounds for many kids Drills and Practice Plans and that is why it is important to do it. 2006 All Rights Reserved You can vary the difculty of this drill as kids get the hang of things: make them go to their right or left to stop the ball, and you can roll the ball harder. Results After repeating this drill time after time, you will notice a signicant increase in the
Result With a little bit of repetition, your players will soon master the skill of dribbling in a short area, using both feet to handle the ball.
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1.3 Long Dribble

As a child is bursting down the eld and they have to be able to carry the ball with them. The short dribble requires too much attention and lacks speed.
This puts a couple of the skills together into one drill that will help them learn the basics of soccer. What you need Set up a pylon (or two for two stations), and have the children line up facing the coach. How this drill works - Roll the ball (or kick it) to the players, have them stop it and turn to go outside the pylon and then short dribble for 5 yards. To make it more difcult, have the players stop the ball and the turn to their nondominant side. Working both sides will help the players learn to go either direction to get out of trouble when opposing players attack them.
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the area that the players dribble the ball from 10 yards lookout for stantly on theto 40 yards. drills and skills that are going to r. Further, being able to put those drills together with a e those How this drill all the moreorder to build the long skills makes it works In effective. Thats going dribbling skills of your players they need to be de. taught to3kick the ball far enough ahead of - Soccer them, in stride, so they can take a few full Drills and Practice Plans strides when Reserved 2006 All Rights they run. Coaches should start out it getting kids Repetition dominant the best aying, and byreally is true. to use their of skills is leg and to better. Knowing what to after it. the o performkick the ball and then run do whenOnce kids can simultaneously a good run (dribbling), lf is one of the hallmarks ofkick and player. The more then you can try it do their non-dominant right nclined your players are towiththe right thing at the leg. in essential to having a good soccer team.
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1.4 Stop, Turn & Dribble
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1.7 Finger Game

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What you need - Place four cones in a 30 yard by 30 yard area. Give all of the players inside the square a ball. The coach will be in the middle of the square.
More ball control skills but this time it forces a player to mimic the direction of the person in front of them. What you need Two players are partnered together with two balls. How this drill works You might think this drill is simple, but it can actually be used at all levels. It is far more difcult than a coach might think, but it develops excellent ball control skills. As a truck and trailer would do, one must follow the other. The player in front must dribble the ball, change directions, move around, sprint, run, etc... the player behind is the trailer and must keep within a few short paces of the truck. This forces a player to watch what the player ahead of them is doing, but also to maintain control of the ball so they can follow the player close enough. To complicate the drill further, add a tandem trailer!
How w to Use this drill works All of the players should this book! be evenly spaced out, with the ball, ready to dribble. When the coach blows the whistle, the tantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to players will dribble around the square, maintainFurther, being able to put those drills together with a ing space and keeping their head up. those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going e. At different intervals the coach will hold up his or her hand and display a certain number of ngers. The players must shout out the number of ngers the coach is holding up. Players who ying, and it reallyit, or aren!t looking up skills is the best don!t see is true. Repetition of at the hand, are perform better. Knowing what to do when the eliminated. After eliminating a few players, you is one can make the square good player. The more of the hallmarks of a smaller, emphasizing clined your players are to do the right thing at the right shorter ball control skills. n essential to having a good soccer team.
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Results Another ball control drill that will help players learn to work in close quarters and to quickly react to what others are doing and still keep control of the ball.
1.8 Truck and Trailer
make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a be denoted by the following symbols: practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going to be the goal of this guide. ): SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! ! ! ! ! ! ! 12 Practice makes perfect
way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the 4) opportunity presents itself is one with coaches tossing,good player. The more of the hallmarks of a rolling or throwing balls tantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to from on each side. you practice, Ball 1.9 Shielding The the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right Further, being able to put those drills together with a essential to having a good soccer team. time. Skill development in those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going How this drill works Coaches should chalPlayers will have to learn to shield the ball from e. lenge the players to help your ball when it Practicing the drills included in this book are going to control theplayers continue defenders, while maintaining control comes to them overall skill level. We have to develop their playing habits and improve their from a variety of directions and speeds. Learning you can focus on: divided this book into three What you need Players should be paired up different skill areas that to get into position, and cushioning the ball is extremely important. with someone close to their own skill is the best ying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills level and Ball Control one ball Knowing what per pair. perform better.should be given to do when the Coaches should toss the ball so it reaches the Passing and Shooting is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more player at a variety of angles, with the player How thisdrill to do TheSoccer with the player at the right -3 clined your players areworkstheright thing Tactics ball needing to determine how they are going to rewill to having a good soccer occer Drills and combination of their short dribble and n essential use a Practice Plans team. ceive and skill / age ball. They on going The their long dribble to keep the ball away in this book will range in control thelevel based are their to 2006 All Rights Reserved drills included from the need to learn how much cushion to give the difficulty. Some of whisother player. When help your blows thethe more ed in this book are going to the coach players continue advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for ball, and with what part of the body to control it U-8 or level. We the skills, like kicking tle, the player with the skill U-6. stop havethe abits and improve their overallball has to Likewise,ball, more basic when in the air. the ball and receiving it, with at a U-17 level of soccer. keep control and get arentbody inon: their focus between the e different skill areas that you can going to be reinforced if you are opponent and the ball. Result The ball comes to players at a variety Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: of different angles it doesn!t always come in a The object is not for the defender to take the ing nicely-wrapped pass. This drill will help them Beginner (U-8 and under): ball, but rather for the ball carrier to maintain learn to control the ball no matter where the ball control of the ball, and to get their body in the comes from. way of the defender level based To do this book will range in skill / age to protect it. on their effectively, they will need to have their to use for ore advanced drills you certainly arent goinghead up and skills, like to identify ball and receiving it, more basicon a swivelkicking the the direction theU-14) Intermediate (U-8 to player is coming from. soccer. ed if you are at a U-17 level of If the defender can touch the ball with a toe, then the two players 1.11 Z Turns switch sides. be denoted by the following symbols: Players should learn to gain control of the ball Result Those controlling the ball will learn to ): and maintain it while changing direction. Advanced (U-14 and up) control under pressure and to shield themselves from defenders when in tight. What you need You will need to set up a pylon course that will facilitate players moving from side to side (see diagram). Two lines can 4) be set up so players can get more repetition. -3 1.10 Body Part Control How and Practice Plans this drill works Players will need to Soccer Drills dribble with Reserved Players must begin to learn how to stop and 2006 All Rights both feet in this drill and keep control of it as they negotiate a course similar to the control the ball with other parts of their body one below: including their head, chest, midsection, inner thigh and inside of the foot / ankle.
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We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more book will range in skill / age you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right level based on their time. Skill going to use for essential to having a good soccer team. ore advanced drills you certainly arent development in more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, Result Players are going to be at a slow jog Players a U-17 levelPracticing to keep their ed if you are at will need to use soccer. the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue of both feet or run a lot during a game of soccer. have ball under control, and they should try to negotito develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. WeThe ball doesn!t always come to them nicely, so they ate by entire course dividedfew book into three with a this be denotedthe the following symbols: stops as possi- different skill areas that you can focus on: need to learn how to control the ball while they ble. are going full speed. Ball Control ): Result Better ball control,Passing and Shooting and improvement using both feet to dribble. Soccer Tactics Recommended Resource The drills included in this book will range inThese diagrams were created in 3 skill / age level based on their mega-easy steps using the incredible difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for Soccer Blueprint software. To get the full story U-8 or 1.12 ControlU-6. the Run the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, on Likewise, arent going to be reinforced if you (and at a U-17 level of soccer. animated, are learn how to create stunning Players need to learn to be able to control the or by the following symbols: Each drills skill level will be denoted less), go to: ball (from a pass, throw in, or deection), while they are on the run. www.SoccerBlueprint.com Beginner (U-8 and under):
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What you need All you need is a line of players that are ready to get into a full sprint and looking for the ball to come to them. -3 Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) How this drill works Once the players are occer Drills and Practice Plans ready to run, they can 2006 All Rights Reservedtake off at a sprint with the player looking back at the coach. The ball is going to come at them either as a pass, a lob, or even just a deection making (U-14 and up) Advanced the ball tough to gather and control.
1.13 Sharks and Minnows

A great game for players to learn to keep their head up and keep control for the older players. What you need Give all of the players except two or three, a ball to control and dribble around a given area.
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in essential to having a good way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the soccer team. opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more you your players continue ded in this book are going to helppractice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! ! ! ! ! ! 14 time. level. We have ! habits and improve their overall skillSkill development in essential to having a good soccer team. ee different skill areas that you can focus on: Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have culty of the drill by increasing the speed divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: in oting How this drill works This drill is to help playwhich players call out their direction or, add ers continue with their ball control skills while another ball. Ball Control having a little bit of fun playing a game. The Passing and Shooting s book will range in skill / age level basedare going to two or three players without balls on their Soccer Tactics more advanced drills you certainlyarent going to use for try and take the balls away from the other playe more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, ers that are trying to maintain control. rced if you are at a U-17 levelThe drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their of soccer. difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for If a player has their ball taken away, then they U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, be denoted by the following symbols: go on the offensive and try to take away the ball arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. from other players. Put something on the line er): and have players that nish up without a ball do Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: laps, line or maybe even pushups. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result anytime you play a game like this one, your players will gain a little bit of conditioning, but they also have a chance to continue honing their skills in a fun way. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) Result - Players will be able to make quick decisions when they hear their players call for passes, and to control them quickly.
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Being able to change directions and get your 3 control the ball when the pace is fast bearing- to Soccer is a good skill for players to learn. Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All Rights Reserved
1.15 Fighting Roosters
Keeping the ball from someone who is trying to 3 get it is-a fundamental ball control skill for older What you need One player should be in the Drills and Practice Plans middle of a circle of ve or six other players. Soccer players 2006 All Rights Reserved Each circle should have three balls. What you need Pair players up of similar skill ability. Give them two balls between the pair. How this drill works With the player in the middle, they must keep their head on a swivel How this drill works: Each player has a ball and listen for their players calling to them to reand they are moving about a relatively small ceive a pass. Once a player in the circle calls area (10 x 10 yards). During this drill, each (to your right, left, behind!) then the player in the player has to maintain control of their ball, but middle must turn in their direction and get into a tries to touch the other player!s ball with the toe ready position to receive a pass. of their foot. The players in the circle are very important in Players will have to maintain control of their own this drill. They need to give the player a variety ball during this drill, and cannot gain a point for of passes to try and control. This will develop touching the other person!s ball if theirs isn!t the quick reaction skills. You can vary the difWWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM !
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s book will range in skill / age level based on their Practicing going to included more advanced drills you certainly arent the drills use for in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their !! ! ! ! ! ! e moreSOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANSplaying habits and improve their overall skill!level. We have 15 basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: rced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer.
Ball be denoted by the following symbols: Control Passing and Shooting controlled. Players should be working on keep Soccer Tactics ing their head up, focusing on the ball and then er): trying to get into their opponent!s space to touch The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their their ball. difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for Result Your players U-8 become Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, will or U-6. more aware arent going They will of what is going on around them. to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. 14) have to keep their ball under control, but still Each drills skill level will score points on the other players by touching it.be denoted by the following symbols: Beginner (U-8 and under):
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1.16 Target Man
Result Players will learn to shield the defender from the ball to allow the pass to come to them unimpeded.
1.17 Catch the Tigers Tail
How this drill works The player in the receivThis drill is like Fighting Roosters, but there is ing line will need to spring out from the middle - ball. only one3 Creating space and using your of the practice eld to the side, with the deSoccer arm to and Practice Plans you are skills playDrills create a zone around fender in tow (about 20 yards away from the 2006 All Rights Reserved in this drill. ers should be working on passers). At this point, the passer will kick the ball to the target man (receiver). The receiver What you need Match players up with similar must create an area for him or her to receive skills. Give them one ball between the pair. the pass and keep the defender from intercepting it. How this drill works This is a way for players to feel real defensive pressure as their oppoThis is an important element of ball control. nent doesn!t have a ball this time while they are One of your players has the ball and is trying to trying to get it. The defender doesn!t try to take pass it to another teammate. If it is intercepted, the ball away, but they do try to do any of the you lose ball control. following: cause a loss of control, to nudge the ball away from their opponent, or to simply touch the ball with their toe. Coaches shouldn!t be afraid to let players go for a couple of minutes, and then insert coaching tips when the whole group is listening. Try to
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s book will range in skill / age Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue level based on their to develop their !! SOCCER DRILLS certainly arent going to use habits and improve their overall skill!level. We have 16 ! ! ! ! ! more advanced drills youAND PRACTICE PLANSplaying for divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: e more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, rced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Ball Control keep a and Shooting emphasize following symbols: be denoted by theusing the arms toPassingplayer at a Soccer Tactics distance, using the body to create a barrier for the defender, and to maintain ball control and er): keeping the head up. The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the Result This is a great drill for players becausemore basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, arent each other to get each side will compete with going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. control of the ball. Players should switch up 14) Each drills skill level will each time the defender contacts the ball, and be denoted by the following symbols: keep score in the match. Beginner (U-8 and under):
p) Intermediate (U-8 1.18 Long Pass Control to U-14) Result Better long pass control for your team.
Often players will need to control the ball off of a -3 long pass from mideld into the attacking zone. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All you need - OneAdvanced (U-14 and up) What Rights Reserved of passers (or just line the coach passing with two stations of players).
1.19 One on Ones How this drill works The pass receivers will streak down the side of the eld and the passer One on one skills are important to develop from the middle will kick the ball deep to the -3 both for ball control and for ball handling. player going down the eld. The player Soccer Drills and Practice Plans receiving the pass will have to control the pass 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need Pair players up with oppoeither in the air or off of the bounce. nents of equal skill. Give each player an area of about 10 yards wide by 20 yards long. Put a It is important to stress the different ways that a small goal (pylons) at the end of each side. player can try to corral the pass (head, chest,
thigh, etc.). To make the drill more of a challenge, add a group of defenders to follow the player down the eld. How this drill works This is a good oldfashioned game that pits two players against one another. This is just a microcosm of the game situation that needs to be understood and perfected for players to get to the top of their game. The players need to get the ball away from each other and try to get it into their opponent!s goal. Players must be no further than a couple of steps (uncontested) away from their opponent!s
Ball Control Passing and Shooting aying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE when the ! ! ! ! ! ! 17 to perform better. Knowing what do PLANS !! to Soccer Tactics elf is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more nclined your players are to do The right thing at the rightbook will range in skill / age level based on their the drills included in this in essential to having a good difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for soccer team. goal in order to score. U-8 or U-6. the other side more (touch) about waist height. Then thereceiving it, Kicks from Likewise, the basic skills, like kicking the ball and player of the playinggoing do helpcount players continue if you are to let U-17 level of soccer. ground. area to arent going to be reinforced needs at a the ball bounce on the not your as goals. ded in this book are Then they hit the ball again with one of the arhabits and improve their overall skill level. We have Emphasize keeping you ball drills skill level will be denoted by the following bounce, and so on. Do the can protected, good ball eas of the body, let it symbols: ee different skill areas that Each focus on: control, and dribbling skills. this 20 times. Beginner (U-8 and under): Increase the difculty over time by increasing oting the number of touches in a row (2 touches, one bounce, 3 touches, one bounce, etc.) Alternate feet. s book will range in skill / age level based on their Intermediate (U-8 use for more advanced drills you certainly arent going to to U-14) Result Excellent ball control skills built over e more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, time. rced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer.
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1.21 Head Control

Players need to be able to use their heads to 3 control -theball when it is up in the air. Result Players will be able to build their one Soccer Drills and Practice Plans on one skills and get the feeling of playing in a 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need You need partners paired up tense game situation. with a ball. How this drill works Using several different types of passes, the players need to learn to control the ball using their heads. It is one thing for the player to leap up and head the ball forward, backward or in any direction it springs from their head. But, it is clear that the head is a valuable tool to control the ball when it is up high. This is what players need to work on. Using their head to direct the ball to their feet where they have more control. To do this, each player tosses or softly kicks the ball in the air for the other player to get under and use their head to control.
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1.20 One Touch, One Bounce (Juggling)
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1.22 Break the Concentration
Being aware of the action around you is impor-3 tant to keeping control of the ball. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All you need Four passers staggered over What Rights Reserved a 20-yard straightaway. Each of the passers has a ball. There will be one dribbler at the start of the 20 yards. How this drill works The object of the game is to try and break the concentration of the player dribbling the ball along the 20-yard course. The passers will kick their ball towards the player dribbling the ball at half pace down the eld. The ball carrier should attempt to dodge (or eld, if they can) the balls that are being kicked at them. All of this while maintaining control of the ball. What this requires is good ball control skills, keeping the head up, and good dribbling.
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2.0 Passing & Introduction Shooting DrillsHow to Use this book!
Passing accuracy is important to maintain control of the ball. What you need Put together four or ve players in a group and give them each a ball.
Now that ball control isSoccer coaches players mastered, your are constantly How this drill works and skillsplayer will on the lookout for drills The rst that are going to need to know what to do with the ball to either Further, being ball, about 10 yards in front of them. a make their players better. "pass! the able to put those drills together with advance it, or to score practice Passingreinforce those Then, makes it player moreto "pass! the ball to with it. plan to and skills the next all the tries effective. Thats going s book will range areskill /next skills that the players are shooting in the age level based on of this guide. to be the goal their hit the other ball. Then the next player and the more advanced drills you practice. arent going to proper going to havebook! to certainly Accuracy and use for next player, with each player trying to aim for ow to basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, Use this e more technique are important in both areas, and the Practice makes perfect and hit person!s ball previous to them. ced if you are at you seelevel of next chapter are going drills that a U-17 in this soccer. nstantly to help your players excel in skills that arethat saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best on the lookout for drills and these areas. going to We have all heard be denoted by the following thoseto get your players a er. Further, being able to put symbols: together with to perform better. Knowing what to do when the way drills e those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more opportunity presents itself is er): de. you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. t 2.1 Inside the Foot Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue saying, This it really is true.passing area used by soccer and is the primary Repetition of their playingbest to develop skills is the habits and improve their overall skill level. We have 14)perform better. Knowing what to doproperly at an to players and should be divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: learned when the elf is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more early age. nclined your players are to do theright thing at the right Ball Control in essential to having a Have two rows of players line What you need good soccerPassing and Shooting team. up across from each otherabout 8 toTactics Soccer 10 yards ) uded in apart, depending onto help your players continue this book are going their skill level. habits and improve their overall skill level. We have book will range in skill / age level based on their The drills included in this ree different this areas that youThis is a Some skill to more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for How skill drill works can focus on: of the difficulty. basic Result With players using their proper passlearn for younger players (nonetheless impor- moreing skills, they will develop proper distance and U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, tant), and the drill itselfarent going to beWith the if you are ateach time they try to get the ball to hit is just as basic. reinforced accuracy a U-17 level of soccer. oting players facing each other, they must pass the the person before them. -3 ball back and forth, focusingdrillspassing the be denoted by the following symbols: Each on: skill level will Soccer Drills and Practice Plans ball using the instep of their foot and stopping 2006 All Rights Reserved s book the ball forin skill / age Beginner (U-8 theirunder): will range ball control.level based on and more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for he moreResultskills, like kicking the ball the appropriate basic Players will soon learn and receiving it, 2.3 Passing Circle rced if you are at need to level of soccer. and continue area they a U-17 contact the ball working on pass reception and ball control. Players will need to learn to be aware of a pass l be denoted by the following symbols: Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) coming from them at any time. What you need Create two or three circles of players with one ball for each circle.
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The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! ! ! ! ! ! ! 20 arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: How this drill works Beginneryou should use At rst, (U-8 and under): one ball for this drill, but as players get better, you can add two, or even three balls.
2.4 The Big Kick
With players around in a circle, one player starts Players should learn the proper shooting techoff by passing it to a teammate within theto U-14) Intermediate (U-8 circle. nique when they are young, so they can build The player receiving the pass must stop the ball, and then pass it to another player. As How to power this book! Introduction Use as they gain experience and age. players get better at this drill, the passes will What you need You need a couple of nets (or become quicker, and the players will need to be Soccer coaches are constantly on theset up), anddrills lines skills that are going to goals lookout for two and of players equipped more aware of what isAdvanced (U-14 and up) going on in order to remake their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a with balls. ceive the pass. practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going to be the goal of this guide. How this drill works - Often times, younger players will simply stride into the ball when they Practice makes perfect are running in order to kick it. While the intent is good, learning to do this properly starts with -3 We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. stationary kick. Repetition of skills is the best Soccer learning the proper Plans Drills and Practice way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the 2006 All Rights Reserved opportunity presents itself is one of through the proper good player. The more Go the hallmarks of a shooting form planting you practice, the more inclined your players are toandthe right thing atthrough foot, contact point do then the follow the right time. Skill development in essential thehaving a goodthem to kick the ball at the with to kids and get soccer team. net. Most kids will want to try and kick the ball Practicing the drills included in this book are going to slow downplayers continue hard, but get them to help your and try to keep to develop their playing habits and improve their overallthey can learn to kick things under control so skill level. We have divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: properly. Ball Control You can ensure the players that they will learn As mentioned earlier, youcan increase the level Passing and Shooting to kick it harder once they learn how to kick it of difculty by adding a second ball, and if the Soccer Tactics properly. Watch their progress, and you can players are up for it a third ball. Proper passeven mark how far a child can kick the ball as ing and pass reception is important. The drills included in this book will rangeprogresses. level based on their the year in skill / age difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, basic skills, like kicking is a drill that teaches Recommended Resource the more Result Ultimately this the ball and receiving it, arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. the ball. kids the fundamentals of shooting These diagrams were created in 3 Power and accuracy will come down the road. mega-easy steps using the incredible be denoted by the following symbols: Each drills skill level will
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2.5 Hit the Runner

Similar drill to the learning to pass receive on the run, this one focuses on how to pass to players that are running.
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What you need Two lines; one with passers and one with runners. You can have two separate groups for this if you have the numbers. How this drill works First, explain that you need to lead the runner with the pass in order for them to get it in stride. Show them how much harder it is to receive the ball if it is behind you than in front of you.
Learning accuracy is a great tool for kids to learn at an early age. Finding the range is essential in scoring goals. What you need Set up a series of goals (maybe three or four) so players can get the most chance at shooting for the targets. Divide the players up into groups at each net. How this drill works Set up a target (it could be a pylon, a box, or a device that knocks over when a player hits it) inside the goal. Each player will have a chance to hit the target from about 10 yards out. Each rotation that the players go through, you move the target to a different area of the net so they have to adjust their shooting. The next step is to move the players back a bit so they have to kick the ball harder to get it to the target.
the ow to As andthis book! the the runner havesend Use runner takes off, of player will and to try gauge the speed a pass to that player. The runners should try stantly on the lookout speed not alwaysthat are going to and vary their for drills and skills running as r. Further, being able to but sometimes just jogging and fast as they can, put those drills together with a e those other makes it all the more effective. in the line. skills times maybe just standing still Thats going de. Make sure the runners are also working on their pass control skills (stopping the ball, and gaining control). aying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best o perform better. Knowing what to do when the lf is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more nclined your players are to do the right thing at the right in essential to having a good soccer team.
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several skills at once. They will be able to use their skills simultaneously during a game. Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to Rarely do soccer players ever use just one skill Further, being able to put those drills together with a make their players better. over and over again. practice plan use skills si- those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going Learning to to reinforce Intermediate of this U-14) multaneously is key to increasing their level of to be the goal (U-8 toguide. play. 2.8 Target Shooting (2nd Practice makes perfect Level) What you need You can have two lines of We have all drill. that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best players that can participate in thisheard A coach Hitting targets on the ground when (1 Advanced (U-14 and up) way to get your players to will be- needed at each line to conduct the drill. perform better. Knowing what to dois easythe level), 3 opportunity presents itself is one butthe hallmarks of a good player. The more of players need to start hitting parts of the net. occer Drills and Practice Plans How the drill worksyou practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right 2006 All Rights Reserved Getting a pass, controlWhat having a good soccer team. time. Skill pass to a player ling it, and then making another development in essential to you need You will need to have a way to cordon off a section of a full sized net for is something that will happen with regularity durplayers to aim at. You can divide the continue Practicing be able to ing the games. Players have tothe drills included in this book3are going to help your playersteam into - two groups. to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have make these transitions quickly to take advanSoccer Drills and Practice Plans divided tage of certain situations. this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: 2006 All Rights Reserved This is pretty straightHow this drill works forward. Attach your target or target area to the The coach will pass the Ball Control angles ball (from many net (or dene the area the players have to hit) Passing and Shooting and heights), and the player must stop the ball, and then the players need to hit that area. Start Soccer Tactics control it, and then make a pass back to the these drills at 15 yards, move the target around, coach. and then you can move the players their The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on back as they get better. In order to make the difficulty. difcult, you more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for drill more Some of the
2.7 Three Step Passing Drill
Introduction How Beginner (U-8 and under):
Result Players would to Use this book! start to put together
U-8 or U-6. Likewise, runmight consider adding another line to have the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, This drill will lead directly into the arentpassesto be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. third level of ning players receiving the going so the player target shooting when you can add in a goaltenhas to stop, control and then hit a moving tarder by the following order to Each drills skill level will be denoted if you want to, in symbols:take shots from get. the players. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result With the variation in shooting areas, your players will start to really ne tune their accuracy skills. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)
2.9 Soccer Tennis

Advanced (U-14 and up) Proper form and control when kicking the ball is crucial to maintain the ball control and knowing where the ball is going to go.
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Soccer coaches is the best ying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a perform better. Knowing what to do when the ball makes it all the more time it takes to stop it, is one What you need Create aplayer. to by 20-yard of the hallmarks of apractice plan The more those skills for no longer than the effective. Thats going good 20-yard reinforce area and then divide to in right with aof this guide. it be the thing at the right 5 half goal rope. Put control it and then pass it away again. This clined your players are to do the players on each side of the team. places a little "game-like! stress on them and n essential to having a good soccerrope. forces them to focus on their skills. Practice makes perfect How this drill works Sometimes if continue ed in this book are going to help your playersthe ball is bouncing around and players run up tohave saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best We have all We that abits and improve their overall skill level. heard the ball, they get areas that you can focus on: players the so excited about to get your to kick to perform better. Knowing what to do when the way the chance e different skill ball that their coordination goes out the window. one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more opportunity presents itself is In this game of soccer tennis the idea moreget you practice, the is to inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right players to prepare totime. the ball, and then to essential to having a good soccer team. kick Skill development in ing kick it accurately to the other side of the net. Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue The playin skill / agethedevelop theirtheir (lofted) and improve their overall skill level. We have starts with to ball being kicked book will range level based on playing habits over the rope to certainly arent going to use for different skill areas that you can focus on: the other side. A player must divided this book into three ore advanced drills you approach the ball, prepare ball and receiving it, more basic skills, like kicking the to kick it, and then kick it accurately to the soccer. Control Ball ed if you are at a U-17 level of other side of the rope. If a player kicks it outside of the 20x20and Shooting Passing area, then the other side scoressymbols: a point. Soccer Tactics be denoted by the following Result The anxietyTheapproaching the ball, book will range in skill / age level based on their of drills included in this preparing and kicking will dissipate overthe more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for difficulty. Some of time. The more time one spends on this drill the more U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, comfortable they will arent goinggettingreinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. become in to be the ball. Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols:
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Result Better passing, receiving and more awareness of the players.
Add a few more balls and the players will have to know exactly where the ball is going to, and coming from. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)
What you need Get the players into groups four to six players. Add three balls to the circle. -3 occer Drills and Practice Plans Advanced (U-14 and up) How this drill works Now, instead of only 2006 All Rightsball in the circle for players to track, having one Reserved you have three. This places an emphasis on keeping your head up (while you are passing and receiving), accurate passes and good control with the ball.
2.11 Distance Passing

Being able to judge how much leg you need to put on a pass is key. What you need Have two lines one for pass receivers and another for passers. The line with the passers will need to have soccer balls.
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stantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to . Further, being able to put those drills together with a must hit them with a pass. This is the simple player passes it to another, only to receive a rethose skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going part of the drill. turn this book! Introduction How to Usepass from that player right away. de.
Next, have the receivers go to 20 yards away, In this drill, one player starts with the ball, they Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout for drills their skills that are going to then 40, then even 60 yards to see how accumake a good pass to and partner and then start makeThey will soon under-Further, beingtoward the goal waiting together with a their players better. rate your players can be. running able to put those drills to receive the aying, and it really is true. Repetitionplan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going of skills is the best practice stand what kind of kicking power is needed for return pass. The partner must control the ball o perform better. Knowing what to dogoal ofthe guide. to be the when this the different lengths. and make the return pass quickly. f is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more clined your players are to doPractice makes perfect the right thing at the right To make the drill slightly more challenging, you n essential to having a good soccer team. can put a defender on the starting player. You We have all heard that saying, and it also vary the passing lengthskills you can can really is true. Repetition of and is the best ded in this book are going to way to get players continue help your your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the and abits and improve their overall skill level. We have is one allow the player to trygoodmake a return pass opportunity presents itself of the hallmarks the player. The more without stopping of aball for control. They can ee different skill areas that you can focus on: more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right you practice, the try to make the pass immediately after getting it time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. from the starting player.
Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have divided this book into three different skill areas that you can focus on: book will range in skill / age level based on their ore advanced drills you certainly arent Control use for Ball going to e more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, Passing and Shooting ced if you are at a U-17 level of Soccer Tactics soccer.
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be denoted by the following The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their symbols: Results Your players will be able to more acdifficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for curately judge how much power each pass rer): U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, quires, and they will build leg strength for longer arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. kicks. This is also a good opportunity for pass receivers to hone their skills. Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: 4)
2.12 Give and Go Passing
Beginner (U-8 and under):
Results Players will learn and understand the value of gaining control of the ball and then making a quick pass.
This is a basic passing play, but also teaches players how to receive a pass, gain control and Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) then make another pass right away. What you need Have players split into pairs for this drill. Give them each a ball.
2.13 Three on Two Keep Away

Keeping control of the ball and making good passes is important especially when they are under pressure from defenders.
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What you need Create three or four different This puts players in a competitive situation to 20x20 yard areas withSoccer coaches are constantly build on their passing, shooting and ball control to pylons. Separate into on the lookout for drills and skills that are going groups of 5 at each station. their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a Three players will skills. make be on offense and twopractice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going on defense. What you need Put four player of relatively to be the goal of this guide. How this drill works Inside the 20x20 area, similar skill together and have them split into w to Use this book! the three offensive players have to try and keep two teams of two. Create a small eld (10 yards Practice makes perfect the ball away from the two defenders. This will by 40 yards long) with smaller goals. tantly on the lookout ball drills and skills that are going to for control and good passing skills require good We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best Further, being able to put those in order to keep thea on the part of the offense drills together with to perform better. drill works Put two when the How this Knowing what to do players together way to get your players those skills away from two defenders. makes it all the more effective. Thats going ball and pit hallmarks of two other teammates and opportunity presents itself is one of the them against a good player. The more e. you players right do for right great competiyou practice, the more inclined yourhave theare tomix the something at the right This is also an excellent drill Skilldefensive play- essentialamong thea good soccer team. tion to having team. time. for development in ers to hone their defensive tactics (drills to come), and to put a great deal ofthe drills included in this a coach, you can watchyoureach game, and As book are going to help the players continue Practicing pressure on ying, and itoffensive true. Repetition of skills is the best the really is players. to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill each player. Inpoint out coaching areas for level. We have perform better. Knowing what to do when the struct them on that you the focus on: divided this book into three different skill areasshielding can defender from the is one If athe hallmarks of a good player. Thethe ball of player makes a bad pass, or loses more ball, making passes on the run and aiming the clined your players are to do the right thing at the right to one of the defenders, theyBall Control ball when they shoot. must then take a n essential to having a good soccer team. position on the defense. ThePassing and Shooting game continues with a new player on the offensive side. ed in this book are going to help Soccer Tactics your players continue
abits and improve their overall skill level. We have e different skill areas that youThe drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their can focus on: difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. ing Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols:
book will range in skill / age level based on their Beginner (U-8 and under): ore advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, ed if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Result This is a great way to build healthy competition and also have players continue to develop their game skills.
be denoted by the following symbols: Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) Results This is more like a mini game for players to get involved in and they are preparing more for game situations. Advanced (U-14 and up)
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2.15 Passing Circle (Level 3)

Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) make their players better.! Further, being able!to put ! those drills together with a SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! ! ! ! 26 practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going to be the goal of this guide. Practice makes perfect Add a few more balls and the players will have to know exactly whereAdvanced going to, and the ball is (U-14 and up) We have get really crazy! coming from. Now it is going to all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the 2.16 Equalizer opportunity presentswant is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more What you need With this drill you might itself you so there the more to add a few more players practice, are more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right This to a gloried game of keep away, time. Skill is probably passing options. 8 to 10 players development in essential is -having a good soccer team. but it has a twist. 3 good. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue 2006 All Rights Reserved half of the eld, put What you need overall to develop their playing How this drill works Now, instead of only habits and improve their In oneskill level. We have 6 players versus that you can focus on: divided for book into having three balls in the circlethis players to three different skill areas 6 players. Each side will have a goal. track, you have ve. This places an emphasis on keeping your head up Ball Controlpassing (while you are Passing and conand receiving), accurate passes and goodShooting How this drill works The drill is played just like a regular game, however there is something Soccer Tactics trol with the ball. distinctly different about it. Once one team scores, then they cannot score again until The drills a bit and tell If you want, you can jack this upincluded in this book will range in skill / age level based on their the other side scores. the players they have difficulty. Some of thethe to keep the control of more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for ball for no longer than U-8 time it takes to stop it,more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, the or U-6. Likewise, the The team that has the lead must arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. continue to control it and then pass it away again. This pass the ball around the eld with 6 players, places a little "game-like! stress on them and keeping the following symbols: Each drills skill forces them to focus on their skills. level will be denoted by it away from the other team, and defending against the other team scoring but they are not allowed to score. So, they have Beginner (U-8 players and under): Take it one step further for advanced to wait and play defense and pass the ball and you can restrict them to making with a ceraround until the other side can score a goal. tain foot. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) Result Along with getting closer to full game play, this forces the team that has the lead to work as a team and to focus on passing the ball accurately and working on skills like shielding and ball control.
2.17 Target Shooting (3rd Level)

-3 Hitting targets on the ground is easy, and hitting Soccer Drills and Practice Plans the net without a goalie 2006 All Rights Reservedis not that tough either. Now you get work on a real goalie. Result Better passing, receiving and more awareness of the players. Alternating feet will What you need Divide the team into two help players develop skills to pass with both sides and have a goalie in each net. feet.
in essential to having a goodway to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the soccer team. opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more uded in this book are going to you practice, the more inclined your players are to do the right thing at the right help your players continue SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS have in essential to having ! good soccer team. ! ! ! ! 27 habits and improve their overall skill level. We !! time. Skill development ! a ree different skill areas that you can focus on: Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have The skill is to get players to focus on: divided this book into three different idea areas that you can learn to pass and oting How this drill works Now that you have a receive the ball while they are running. You can goalie, they players need pick a target in the to Ball Control increase the speed of the drill as players get net and tryin skill / age level in net. on and Shooting better, and you can penalize players (push ups to foil the goalie based Start these s book will range Passing their drills at drills you certainly you can move use or sprints), if they lose control of the ball. more advanced15 yards, and then arent going to the for Soccer Tactics playersskills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, back to build shooting skill and accuracy he more basic from various distances.. drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their rced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. The difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for To add variation to thissymbols: Likewise, the drill, U-6. l be denoted by the following U-8 oryou can put the tar- more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, gets up and have players trygoing to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. arent to hit them while the goalie is in the net. Another thing that can er): be done is moving theEach drills skillfrom the be denoted by the following symbols: shooting alley level will center, to the right or the left. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result With the variation in shooting areas, your players will start to really ne tune their ac-14) curacy skills. Increasing the distance in the players! kicks will also start to build good leg strength. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) Result Player will build skills when they begin passing on the run and receiving the ball.
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Learning to make passes with the head is an -3 What you need You need to set up a square excellent skill for your players to learn. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans with four pylons. The pylons should be about 10 2006 All Rights Reserved yards apart to start, and then you can move What you need Put three players together in them 20 yards apart. Four players should be at a triangle shape. You might want to set up pyeach square, with one player starting at each lons so the players stay at a specic spot. Each corner. One player will start with a ball. group of three players gets a ball. How this drill works Players will run around the outside of the square, while making passes, controlling them and then continuing to run. The player passing the ball must pass it across the square to the opposing side and as the players start moving, they will be running to get to the passes, they must control it, and then pass it across again. How this drill works With each player at his or her pylon, or simply in the shape of a triangle, the rst player tosses the ball up to player two, who has to head it to player three. Then player three has to head the ball over to player one. Player one will head the ball, and then player two catches it.
The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! the!more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, ! ! ! ! ! 28 U-8 or U-6. Likewise, s book will range in skill / age arentbased on be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. level going to their more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for e more basic skills, like kicking the drills skill level willit, denoted by the following symbols: Each ball and receiving be As are at a U-17 level of more comfortable with If the ball is kicked and misses the net, the rced if you the players get a little soccer. the drill, you can get them to go two times under): players on the end lines will attempt to get the Beginner (U-8 and around, the following eventually ball back to their players inside the shooting be denoted by or even three,symbols: building up to the point where they can go around and around. box. er): Coaches should watch the proper technique of Result The overall result will be more shootthe head pass, and that players are passingU-14) ing practice on the goalie, and it will keep playIntermediate (U-8 to under control. ers into the game as they watch for the ball on the goal line. Result Since head passes can be extremely 14) valuable in soccer, this drill is great for giving players an additional skill to use. (U-14 and up) Advanced
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Heading the ball is important in soccer. Control- head ling your3 passes is also important, and Soccer knowing where the ball is going is crucial. Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need Each player should have a ball of his or her own to do this drill. Or, you can split the players into pairs. How this drill works To start, the player will toss the ball above them and head it and then catch it. Then they will toss the ball up and head it twice in a row, then catch it. Three times, than catch it. This goes on until the player loses control, then they start back at one head again. You can do this with two players and they have to head the ball back and forth until they lose control. They have to try and direct the ball to their partner so they can keep the game going. Result Player will build their heading skills and they will also gain further control over where they head the ball.
This drill works on a player!s shooting and -3 awareness during a game. Soccer Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All you need - Divide players into teams of 5 What Rights Reserved , with one goalie. Cordon off a 25-yard by 25yard area to do this drill.
How this drill works Each side will have a goal area, with a goalie minding the net. Two players from each team will play two on two, while the other two players on the team will cover goal lines between the corner ags. Each side will have one player.
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Making quick, targeted passes is a great skill for - 3 to your team develop. This relay will reinforce Soccer that element. Drills and Practice Plans 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need Set up a course of alternating pylons in a slalom-type course. Players should also be staggered so the passes have to go through the middle of the pylon to get there. How this drill works With the players staggered, the passes will need to go between the two pylons. The object of this drill is to make the passes through the pylons, a quickly and accurately as possible up the course and then back. The team that does the course the quickest wins the relay.
Result This is a great drill for passing accuracy and for learning to pass quickly after gaining control.
Soccer coaches is the best aying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a o perform better. Knowing what to do when the lf is one of the hallmarks of apractice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going good player. The more SOCCER DRILLS ! ! ! ! ! 30 nclined your players are AND PRACTICEthing of this guide. to do to be the goal at the right ! the right PLANS !! in essential to having a good soccer team. Practice makes perfect
ded in this book are going to help your players continue This game helps players with building teamwork We have all We have habits and improve their overall skill level. heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best and quick Knowing what to do when the way to focus on: players to perform better. thinking and reactions skills. get your ee different skill areas that you can opportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more you practice, the more inclined your players are to Youthe right thing at the right What you need do need to put together time. Skill development in essential toof 3 to 5aplayers and they need to hold teams having good soccer team. oting on to each other in single le by the shoulders Tactics in soccer can be anything from shooting in thisthe waist. going to help your players continue Practicing the drills included or book are tactics to running such things as in-direct kicks, to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have s book will range in skill / agekicks and throw-ins. Soc- different skill areas that you can focus on: level based on their corner kicks, penalty divided this book into three How this drill works This is a game of tag, more advanced drills you certainly arentthat needuse for cer has several different tactics going to to be with the front of each caterpillar trying to tag the e more learned for teams to be successful. This chapbasic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, back end of the other caterpillar. The front of ow toyou goes through manyof soccer.tactics that are Use at a book! Ball Control ced if ter are thisU-17 level of those Passing and Shooting the caterpillar has to direct the team to tag the going to help make your team better! other players, but also needs to be aware of the Soccer Tactics be denoted by the following symbols: stantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to other caterpillars trying to tag it. r. Further, being able to put thosedrills included in thisabook will range in skill / age level based on their drills together with The er): e those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going advanced The players will understand thatuseordifficulty. Some of the more Result drills you certainly arent going to in for de. U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more der to skills, like kicking the ballwork receiving as basic be successful they must and together it, 3.1 Head to the going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of a sense of teamwork arent Goal a caterpillar this builds soccer. among them. This will be the younger children!s rstlevel will be denoted by the following symbols: Each drills skill real in14) troduction to true. Repetition of skills is the best aying, and it really isusing their head to direct the ball. o perform better. Knowing what to do when and under): Beginner (U-8 the What you need You can player. The more lf is one of the hallmarks of a goodset up two goal arnclined yourand two are to do the right thing atof the eas players single le lines with each the right 3.3 King of the Ring in essential to having will be needed at each station to lines. A coach a good soccer team. ) toss the ball to the kids. Player will continue to work on dribbling the ball, ded in this book are going to help your players continue Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) controlling the ball, and also trying to be aghabits and improve their overallCoaches should toss How this drill works skill level. We have gressive and get the other players ball. ee different skill areas the players should attempt to the ball up and that you can focus on: direct the ball towards the goal. At rst, contactWhat you need Cordon off an area of about ing the -ball with their head is the most important 3 20-yards by 20-yards and give each player a oting Drills and Practice Plans Advanced (U-14 to the Soccer thing, but as they get more accustomedand up) ball inside that area. drill, they should be able 2006 All Rights Reserved to direct the ball at the goal. How this drill works The players inside the s book will range in skill / age level based on their box must keep their ball moving at all times. more advanced Theyou certainly arent player!s ability Result drills result should be a going to use for They must dribble the ball around the inside of e more to use skills,heads to direct the ball toward the it, basic their like kicking the ball and receiving the box, 3 trying to knock their ball away - while ced if you are they U-17 level a goal or two this way you net. If at a can score of soccer. Soccer from other players inPlans Drills and Practice the square. have certainly done your job. 2006 All Rights Reserved be denoted by the following symbols: The players will be removed from the ring if they leave their ball to kick another ball out, or if they er): let their ball come to rest for any more than just a few seconds. As you continue to remove 3.2 Caterpillar players from the game, the last one standing wins. 14)
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Ball Control Passing and Shooting player that passed the ball that was intercepted Soccer Tactics s book will range Youngerage levelwill continue to work Result in skill / players based on their must be the pig in the middle. more advanced drills you certainly arentincluded in this book will range in skill / age level based on their going to use for on their basic dribbling and ball control skills, The drills e more while gettinglike kicking the ball Some of the more advanced This game helps arent going to use for basic skills, competitive with their attempt to it, difficulty. and receiving Result drills you certainly players develop the ced if you arethe a U-17 levelU-8the U-6. Likewise, the more skills to passlike kicking the ball and receiving it, at ball away from soccer. people in the of or other basic skills, the ball around defenders. It also knock arent going to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 learn of gain position in order ring. helps defenders level to soccer. be denoted by the following symbols: to try and steal the ball. Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: er): Beginner (U-8 and under):
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This game will help players pass around other players similar to a game situation. are constantly on the lookoutfor kids toand skills that are going to Soccer coaches It is essential for drills learn that they need to Intermediate (U-8 to U-14) make their players better. Further, being able to put those drills together with a stay some distance apart in order to make the What you need Divide the team into groups those gamemakes it all the more effective. Thats going practice plan to reinforce skills ow easier. of three players each. to be the goal of this guide. Give each group one ball. The threesome should stay in an area of What you need You can let the kids play a ) about 20-yards by 20-Practice makes perfect yards. mini game within a 20-yard by 20- yard area. Advanced (U-14 and up) One ball for this game. How this drill works We have all probably saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best You have heard that played the game hundredsto get your players to perform better. drill works Insteadwhen the a way of times yourself How this Knowing what to do of it being there is one player in the middle and two play- is one of the hallmarks of have to player. The more opportunity presents itself "real! game, players a good play the game with you practice, the more inclined your players are to do theThey cannot touch aners on either side. The players on the outside their arms outstretched. right thing at the right -3 time. Skill development in essential to having a good soccer team. hands or other one their players with their Soccer are to and Practicebetween each other in a Drills pass the ball Plans - 3 of way to try andReserved keep it away from the person in 2006 All Rights Soccer arms outstretched. It is OK for the players to Drills and Practice Plans Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue the middle. touch the opposition. 2006 All Rights Reserved to develop their playing habits and improve their overall skill level. We have divided this book into three differentplayer doesthat you can focus on: If a skill areas touch his or her own teammate, then you should treat it as a regular infraction Ball Control and the other team will get the ball. Passing and Shooting Soccer Tactics Result Kids are often controlled by the "pack mentality! when they are playing games like The drills included in this book will range in skillorage level based on their can hockey, soccer / even basketball. If you difficulty. Some of the more advanced drillscreate some space between eachfor get them to you certainly arent going to use U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more other, they will begin to understand the advan-it, basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving arent going to be reinforced if you areof player spacing and how it can help tages at a U-17 level of soccer. their team. Each drills skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: They can pass the ball high, low, or they can Beginner (U-8 and under): take a few steps within their box to make the player in the middle move. Once the player in the middle steals one of the passes, then the Intermediate WWW.SOCCERPRACTICEPLANS.COM (U-8 to U-14)
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Sometimes the skill of throwing the ball into play is overlooked by coaches. Once players learn the basics, then they will build on that for years to come. What you need Two separate lines one for throwing in, and the other for pass reception.
When the offense is in the defenders area, the defense usually plays a little tighter. To advance the ball, you need to be able to get the ball to a player in the offensive zone. What you need You will divide the team into three lines: one for passing, one for receiving and one for defending. How this drill works The passer will be in the defensive zone, and the receiver will be streaking into the offensive zone. The defender will cover the pass receiver in this drill. The passer must try to get a pass into the receiver at a place where the defender cannot get to it. The receiver must see where the pass is headed and create a space for him or her to receive the pass without the defender getting in the way; then they need to receive the pass and control it. The defender will do what they can to get into the passing lane and disrupt the pass.
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How this drill works After teaching the players the proper method of throwing the ball in, tantly on the lookout put drills and skillsdrill. are going to you can then for them into this that Have the Further, beingreceiving the ball stand togetherto 7 a players able to put those drills about 5 with those skills makes it all thekids aren!t going Thatsable yards away (young more effective. to be going e. to throw the ball that far).
The throwing player will then try to throw the ball to the pass receiver, and they have to stop ying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best the ball and then dribble it forward. perform better. Knowing what to do when the is one of the hallmarks of a good player. The more You can add another element to the drill by setclined your players are to do the right thing at the right ting up targets for the players to toss to at difn essential to having a good soccer team. ferent distances and different angles to the player. ed in this book are going to help your players continue abits and improve their overall skill level. We have e different skill areas that you can focus on:
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drill up: one goaltender, three offensive players Learning the offside rule is one of the are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to Soccer coaches best and three defensive players. w to Use thiscan instill make theirat a young age. Further, being able to put those drills together with a things you book! in players players better. It is quite often a reason why plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going practice goals are called How this drill works - This drill pits the offense back in games. drills and the goal ofare going to to be skills that this guide. against the defense and allows for both sides to tantly on the lookout for try to work for the ball in this common game Further, being able to put those drills together with a What you need the more effective. Thats two Have one defenderperfect Practice makes and going situation. those skills makes it all forwards (or strikers as they may be). They e. should 3 around the goal area. heard that saying, and it offense has the slight advantage is the best We have all - be The really is true. Repetition of skills in that way to get your players to perform better. Knowing coming in from the corner occer Drills and Practice Plans they have the kick what to do when the How this drill works opportunity presents made of the they need to good player. The more 2006 All Rights Reserved The offside call is itself is one and allhallmarks of ado is collect the ball and you is deeper than the when an offensive Repetition of skills is the best playerpractice, the more inclined your players are to Thethe right thing to prevent ying, and it really is true. kick it to the net. do defense has at the right time. do when the deepest Knowing what from the goalie) withperform better.defender (aside to Skill development in essential offense from making a play on the ball and the to having a good soccer team. outthe hallmarks of a good player. The more the ball going there rst. is one of must get it out of the defending zone. clined your players are to do Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue the right thing at the right So, in this drill good to develop the playing n essential to having athe defender setstheir pace as habits and improve their overall skill level. We havenot soccer team. For each kick, the offense must be wary of her or she will move divided this book into three different skillthemselvesyou canwaitingon: the ball to forward and backward in putting areas that offside focus for the defensive area, help your players continue ed in this book are going toand the offensive players enter the defending area. You can give each level. We on need to react to where skill Ball Control the abits and improve their overall the defender is have side a point for succeeding in their effort. The Passing eld so areas that put themselves offside. You e different skill they do notyou can focus on:and Shooting losing team has push ups or laps. can add to this drill by having a ballTactics into Soccer kicked the area with players still keeping in mind the offside rule. The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their ing difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, arentbased on be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. book will range in skill / age level going to their ore advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for Each ball and receiving be more basic skills, like kicking the drills skill level willit, denoted by the following symbols: ed if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. Beginner (U-8 and under): Result Your team will learn how to successbe denoted by the following symbols: fully attack and defend on the corner kick.
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3.10 Pass Recognition

Choosing the right person to pass to is crucial in maintaining ball control.
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3.9 Corner Kick (U-14 and up) Advanced Challenge

Ball Control Passing and Shooting SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! ! Soccer Tactics
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The drills included in this book will range in skill / age level based on their difficulty. Some of the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, What you need One line of playersbe reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. arent going to will be at Recommended Resource the center circle to pass the ball. You will also have three players that will be pass receivers. be denoted by the following symbols:created in 3 Each drills skill level will These diagrams were Two defenders will patrol the defensive area. mega-easy steps using the incredible Beginner (U-8 and under): Soccer Blueprint software. To get the full story How this drill works The player in the circle (and learn how to create stunning animated, will have to nd the right person to pass to in drills, plays, even entire playbooks in 5 minutes order to avoid the defenders. or less), go to: The three pass players will start in three differIntermediate (U-8 to U-14) ent areas: one 10 yards downeld to his left, one player right in front of the goal crease, and one 10 yards downeld to the right. The player on the left will come back towards the passer, the player on the goal Advanced (U-14 along crease will move and up) the front of the goal crease, and the player on the right will move downeld to the corner.
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3.11 Tackling Drill
The defenders will try to cover this area, and the passer will have to determine which pass will be Tackling is a skill that must be learned in order 3 the most effective. to steal- the ball away from the ball carrier and Soccer disruptand or her movement. Drills his Practice Plans 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need Divide the team into two groups, then create two lines. One side has the ball, the other side is going to execute the tackle. How this drill works Note: Players need to understand the best way to tackle in order to avoid penalty or injury. Giving them the right instruction is crucial for this drill to be a success. One player will streak down the sideline with the ball and the defender will attempt to get into a position to make the tackle. They cannot contact the player before they contact the ball the ball must be contacted rst. The player must know the best times to make a tackle: just before a pass, once the player has dribbled forward, or when they are stopping to turn with the ball. This increases the chance of contacting the ball rst.
Result Players will learn to read the defense and recognize the best pass.
be denoted by the following symbols: skill level will be denoted by the following symbols: Each drills Beginner (U-8 and under):
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3.12 Defensive Coverage
3.13 Throw-In Choice
Learning to cover the offensive players is imporIn most cases, offensive players will be de-3 3 tant to preventing goals during the course of the fended -during a throw-in and the thrower needs Soccer game. and Practice Plans Drills Soccer to nd andright player to pass to. Drills the Practice Plans 2006 All Rights Reserved 2006 All Rights Reserved What you need You can have two players on defense and three players attacking. One goaltender can be used in this drill. How this drill works Defenders need to learn the proper positioning when they are defending a player from the opposition. They need to remember to stay between the player and the goal, and to be in a position to get between the passer and the offensive player when a pass is attempted. The attackers simply move the ball around with one another while the passes are being made. There is no attempt to shoot the ball at this point, instead the defenders are working on maintaining the proper defensive position. What you need You can have one player throwing the ball in, and three attackers with three defenders. How this drill works Similar to the pass recognition drill of earlier, the offensive players should be nding different areas to go to in order to provide options for the player throwing the ball in. One player should be streaking to the downeld to the offensive zone, another should be breaking directly away from the thrower, and another breaking toward the thrower. Then the thrower must make the right decision based on where the defenders are.
be denoted by the following symbols: Intermediate (U-8 to SOCCER DRILLS AND PRACTICE PLANS !! U-14) !
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Result Same as pass recognition, players will Introduction andHow to Use this book! be able to identify the Advanced (U-14 when areas to throw to up) defenders are in certain positions. Soccer coaches are constantly on the lookout for drills and skills that are going to 3.15 put those drills together make their players better. Further, being able toFree Kick to Score with a p) practice plan to reinforce those skills makes it all the more effective. Thats going Often times you get a chance to kick the ball on to be the goal of this guide. -3 an in-direct kick that happens just outside the Soccer goal area Practicestill Drills and but you Plans 3.14 Corner Kicks Tactics Practice makes perfect 2006 All Rights Reservedcan use it to try and score. We have all to learn on This is a basic tactic for your team heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best - 3 kick. What you Knowing what to do when the way to get your players to perform better. need Five players need to line up the corner Soccer Drills and Practice Plans in the wall position to good the kick. The ofopportunity presents itself is one of the hallmarks of adefendplayer. The more 2006 All you need Youyou practice, set up twoinclined your players are to do the right thing at execute Rights Reserved need to the more fense will have three players to try and the right What will a few different a good time. Skill development defenders and three offensive players with onein essential to having plays. soccer team. person kicking the ball in from the corner. How this drill works - First, an offensive Practicing the drills included in this book are going to help your players continue player will line up directly in level. the have to develop their player How this drill works One offensive playing habits and improve their overall skillfront of We wall. This skill areas that for can focus on: divided goal crease, three will start on the far side of the this book intoone different can be a decoyyou the kick right to the net, but they can also be used to pass the ball to the in the goal area, and another at the front of the third player waiting to kick the ball at the net. Ball which one to goal area. The kicker willdecide Control kick the corner pass to. Passing and Shooting (See the diagram below): Soccer Tactics If he or she kicks it across the goal area, the ofThe drills included in this fensive player should one time the ball towards book will range in skill / age level based on their the net. If the pass is difficulty. Somethe the more advanced drills you certainly arent going to use for to the player in of U-8 or U-6. Likewise, the more basic skills, like kicking the ball and receiving it, crease, they should merely attempt to redirect arent going If the pass or deect the pass toward the net. to be reinforced if you are at a U-17 level of soccer. goes to the player in front of the crease, they Each drills the goal. should one-time the pass towardsskill level will be denoted by the following symbols: Beginner (U-8 and under): You can add more players into this drill if you want, to make it more difcult and to provide more options to the person in the corner. Intermediate (U-8 to U-14)
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Advanced (U-14 and up) Result More practice and the effective corner kick strategy is going to help you score a few more goals in your game.
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Add a few more players and a few defenders and you make for an interesting opportunity to read a defense. What you need You will have the passer in the center circle, but this time you will have ve passing options and ve defenders. How this drill works You can have the players on each side to the opposite things. One goes deep, the other is short and the player at the goal crease stays the same. Now there are ve options for the passer and they need to pick the best one to move the ball into the offensive zone.
Result This is a more advanced pass recognition drill for your players to learn. Recommended Resource
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Running a Practice Use the Practice Plans!

This is the section where we have constructed 25 general practice plans that you can follow. They are a minute-by-minute structured practice that you can take to run your practices. But, before we begin, here are a few tips on using the practice plans, and practices in general. The practice plans are a guide for your practices you don!t have to use them all, and you can substitute other drills in to each plan if you want. While we provide one drill in the practice plans per time slot, you can add drills as you see t to work with your team. It is important for repetition and skill development to keep players moving so if you can have several stations of the same drill at one time.
Running a good practice!

Keeping players moving while having the right amount of instruction is key. That!s why we have helped you out with running the practices by including these practice plans. More practice tips Have enough conditioning time included in all of your practices. Soccer is a game that is constantly on the go and you need to make sure your players are in great shape. They won!t like the extra time included in the practice plans for conditioning, but it will improve their game performance. Take enough time during the practice to make sure that proper instruction is given. While our drills keep the practice going, they are placed with the belief that players are being given instruction during this time as well. It takes only doing something twice to develop a bad habit, but seven times to develop a good habit instruct properly rst! Give ample rest times and water times. Don!t overlook these in the practice plan. Good rest time and replenishing uids is going to help the body rejuvenate and prevent long-term injuries. Keep the practices fun! You don!t want players to lose interest because things are too intense. Make sure especially at younger ages that the children are having fun. That is what keeps them in soccer programs for the years to come. Following are practice plans for you to use in your practices !
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Practice Plans
Practice Plan #1
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Z-turns Target Man Throw in choice Corner kicks tactics Dont go offside Water break Scrimmage Pg. 2.13 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key -
Place an emphasis on 1.11 maintaining control of the ball Body position and shield1.16 ing is key Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Keep the players focused 3.14 on their responsibility Get the defenders moving 3.8 around Work on learned tactics
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Practice Plan #2
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Finger Game Soccer Tennis Rotating Passing Square Equalizer Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Water break Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Cool down
Pg. 1.16 1.7 2.9 2.18 2.16 2.8 3.16 2.10 -
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Keep the head up to see the number Control of the kicks is important Speed and control with good passes No scoring without the other side scoring to match Vary the distances and angles Players need to make the right passes Good passes and keep your head up
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Practice Plan #3
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Z-turns Soccer Tennis Rotating Passing Square Equalizer Shooting box Water break Tackling drill Fighting Roosters Cool down Pg. 2.13 1.11 2.9 2.18 2.16 2.20 3.11 1.15 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Control of the kicks is important Speed and control with good passes No scoring without the other side scoring to match Keep the outside players in the game Proper form is important to prevent injury Both players must maintain control of their own ball
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Practice Plan #4
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Rotating Passing Square Equalizer Head pass triangle Tackling drill Conditioning Water break Scrimmage Pg. 1.16 2.18 2.16 2.19 3.11 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Speed and control with good passes No scoring without the other side scoring to match Controlled passes Proper form is important to prevent injury Sprints on the lines -
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Practice Plan #5
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Z-turns Pg. 2.13 1.11 1.20 2.15 2.17 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Good passes and keep your head up Vary the distances and angles Sprints on the lines -
One touch, one bounce Passing Circle (2nd or 1:00 to 1:10 3rd) Target Shooting (2nd or 1:10 to 1:20 3rd) 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Conditioning Water break Scrimmage
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Practice Plan #6
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Finger Game Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Distance passing Fighting Roosters Tackling drill Water break Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) 3 on 2 keep away Cool down Pg. 1.16 1.7 2.15 2.11 1.15 3.11 2.17 2.13 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Keep the head up to see the number Good passes and keep your head up Good passes and received under control Both players must maintain control of their own ball Proper form is important to prevent injury Vary the distances and angles Ball control is key
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Practice Plan #7
Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Dont go offside Water break Throw in choice Corner kick challenge Quick Control Head pass triangle Break concentration Water break Z-turns 3 on 2 keep away Cool down Pg. 3.8 3.13 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Get the defenders moving around -
Watch for how many proper passes there are Who can score more 3.9 points? Players need to keep their 1.14 head up 2.19 1.22 1.11 2.13 Controlled passes Players need to focus on the ball Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Ball control is key
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Practice Plan #8
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Finger Game Water break Soccer Tennis Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Distance passing Head pass triangle Free Kick to score Water break Equalizer Conditioning Cool down
Pg. 1.7 2.9 2.15 2.11 2.19 3.15 2.16 -
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the head up to see the number Control of the kicks is important Good passes and keep your head up Good passes and received under control Controlled passes Try all of the different plays No scoring without the other side scoring to match Sprints on the lines
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Practice Plan #9
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Rotating Passing Square Water break Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Break concentration Shooting box Conditioning Water break Scrimmage
Pg. 2.18 3.16 2.15 1.22 2.20 -
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Speed and control with good passes Players need to make the right passes Good passes and keep your head up Players need to focus on the ball Keep the outside players in the game Sprints on the lines -
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Practice Plan #10
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Water break Tackling drill Fighting Roosters Break concentration Soccer Tennis Finger Game Water break Z-turns 3 on 2 keep away Cool down
Pg. 3.16 3.11 1.15 1.22 2.9 1.7 1.11 2.13 -
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Players need to make the right passes Proper form is important to prevent injury Both players must maintain control of their own ball Players need to focus on the ball Control of the kicks is important Keep the head up to see the number Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Ball control is key
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Practice Plan #11
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Dont go offside Throw in choice Corner kick challenge Defensive coverage Passing w/ defender Water break Shooting box Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Cool down
Pg. 1.16 3.8
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key -
Get the defenders moving around Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Who can score more 3.9 points? Watch for proper defensive 3.12 positioning Good passes, good recep3.7 tion and good defensive coverage 2.20 2.15 Keep the outside players in the game Good passes and keep your head up
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Practice Plan #12

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Z-turns One touch, one bounce Quick Control Throw in choice Dont go offside Water break Scrimmage Pg. 2.13 1.11 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key -
Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Try to work the players up 1.20 to two touches, three, etc. Players need to keep their 1.14 head up Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Get the defenders moving 3.8 around Watch for offside
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Practice Plan #13

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Equalizer Water break Break concentration Quick Control Shielding ball Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Corner kicks tactics Water break Scrimmage Pg. 2.16 1.22 1.14 1.9 2.8 3.14 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills No scoring without the other side scoring to match Players need to focus on the ball Players need to keep their head up Good position to keep the ball from defender Vary the distances and angles Keep the players focused on their responsibility Work on corner kick tactics for the scrimmage
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Practice Plan #14

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Soccer Tennis Pg. 1.16 2.9 3.16 1.22 2.19 3.7 3.15 3.11 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Control of the kicks is important Players need to make the right passes Players need to focus on the ball Controlled passes Good passes, good reception and good defensive coverage Try all of the different plays Proper form is important to prevent injury
Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Break concentra1:00 to 1:10 tion 1:10 to 1:20 Head pass triangle 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 Passing w/ defender Water break
1:35 to 1:45 Free Kick to score 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Tackling drill Cool down
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Practice Plan #15

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Soccer Tennis Shooting box One touch, one bounce Quick Control Fighting Roosters Water break One on ones Corner kicks tactics Cool down Pg. 2.13 2.9 2.20 1.20 1.14 1.15 1.19 3.14 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key Control of the kicks is important Keep the outside players in the game Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Players need to keep their head up Both players must maintain control of their own ball Ball control Keep the players focused on their responsibility
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Practice Plan #16

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Finger Game Water break Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Free Kick to score Passing relay Conditioning Water break Scrimmage Pg. 1.7 2.8 2.15 3.15 2.22 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the head up to see the number Vary the distances and angles Good passes and keep your head up Try all of the different plays Crisp passes and quick reaction Sprints on the lines -
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Practice Plan #17

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Water break Defensive coverage Free Kick to score Corner kicks tactics Throw in choice Dont go offside Water break Scrimmage Pg. 3.10 3.12 3.15 3.14 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Players need to make the right passes Watch for proper defensive positioning Try all of the different plays
Keep the players focused on their responsibility Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are Get the defenders moving 3.8 around Watch for offsides Use tactics in strategy drills
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Practice Plan #18

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Z-turns One touch, one bounce Body Part Control Fighting Roosters Break concentration Water break Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Finger Game Cool down Pg. 2.13 1.11 1.20 1.10 1.15 1.22 3.10 1.7 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Use all parts of the body to control Both players must maintain control of their own ball Players need to focus on the ball Players need to make the right passes Keep the head up to see the number
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Practice Plan #19

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field One on ones Water break Pg. 1.19 2.17 3.10 2.15 2.11 1.10 3.13 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control Vary the distances and angles Players need to make the right passes Good passes and keep your head up Good passes and received under control Use all parts of the body to control -
Target Shooting (2nd or 3rd) Pass recognition (2nd :45 to 1:00 or 3rd) Passing Circle (2nd or 1:00 to 1:10 3rd) 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Distance passing Body Part Control Water break Throw in choice Corner kicks tactics Cool down
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Practice Plan #20

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Corner kicks tactics Water break Corner kick challenge Free Kick to score Defensive coverage Passing relay Throw in choice Water break Scrimmage Pg. 3.14 3.9 3.15 3.12 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the players focused on their responsibility Who can score more points? Try all of the different plays
Watch for proper defensive positioning Crisp passes and quick re2.22 action Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are -
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Practice Plan #21

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Finger Game Water break Soccer Tennis Rotating Passing Square Distance passing Quick Control Corner kick challenge Water break Corner kicks tactics Dont go offside Cool down Pg. 1.7 2.9 2.18 2.11 1.14 3.9 3.14 3.8 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Keep the head up to see the number Control of the kicks is important Speed and control with good passes Good passes and received under control Players need to keep their head up Who can score more points? Keep the players focused on their responsibility Get the defenders moving around
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Practice Plan #22

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Finger Game Shielding the ball Quick Control One touch, one bounce One on ones Water break Z-turns 3 on 2 keep away Cool down Pg. 1.16 1.7 1.9 1.14 1.20 1.19 1.11 2.13 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Keep the head up to see the number Get proper position Players need to keep their head up Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Ball control Place an emphasis on maintaining control of the ball Ball control is key
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Practice Plan #23

Time 00 to :10 :10 to :15 :15 to :25 :25 to :35 :35 to :38 :38 to :45 :45 to 1:00 1:00 to 1:10 1:10 to 1:20 1:20 to 1:30 1:30 to 1:35 1:35 to 1:45 1:45 to 1:55 1:55 to 2:00 Cool down Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field 3 on 2 keep away Water break Target Man One touch, one bounce Body Part Control Shooting box Conditioning Water break Scrimmage Pg. 2.13 1.16 1.20 1.10 2.20 Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Ball control is key Body position and shielding is key Try to work the players up to two touches, three, etc. Use all parts of the body to control Keep the outside players in the game Sprints on the lines Play with same rules as Equalizer (23)
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Practice Plan #24
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Rotating Passing Square Passing Circle (2nd or 3rd) Break concentration Shooting box Equalizer Water break Corner kick challenge Dont go offside Cool down
Pg. 1.16 2.18 2.15 1.22 2.20 2.16 3.9 3.8 -
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Speed and control with good passes Good passes and keep your head up Players need to focus on the ball Keep the outside players in the game No scoring without the other side scoring to match Who can score more points? Get the defenders moving around
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Practice Plan #25
Drill Dribbling, kicking and ball control warm up Full body stretch Jog around the field Target Man Water break Dont go offside Pass recognition (2nd or 3rd) Shooting box One on ones Corner kick challenge Water break Corner kicks tactics Throw in choice Cool down
Pg. 1.16 3.8 3.16 2.20 1.19 3.9 3.14
Coaching Tips Loosen up and work on shot Midsection, legs, groin, and lower back Limbering up and preparing for drills Body position and shielding is key Get the defenders moving around Players need to make the right passes Keep the outside players in the game Ball control Who can score more points? -
Keep the players focused on their responsibility Watch for how many proper 3.13 passes there are -

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