U9/U10:
Players now have a foundational skill set that will guide them for their entire developmental ladder. These skills sets will be further challenged and advanced. Confidence on the ball is greater. First touch is consistently taken with inside of the back foot.
Training Objectives:
-Open Dribbling, agility-based tag games, exploring all surfaces of the feet
-Advancement of Technical Ball Skills – Incorporating the First Touch
-1v1 Competitions: Coerver-based agility and change of direction games
Concepts:
-Playing a long ball
-Shooting with both feet
-Positioning / roles of each player
-Possession of the ball
-How set pieces can affect gamplay
-Explanation of triangles / supporting teammates
-Spatial Awareness
-Basic Shape: Understanding the Triangle
-Understanding the diamond
Terms to teach:
-Play through
-Leave it
Skill Set Focus:
Boxes
Toe Taps
Swipes
Outside Swipes
Rips
Scissors
Step Overs
L Turns
Push Pull
Outside/Inside Bells
Ronaldo Chops
Zidane
Maradona
Inside Twist
Outside Twist
Stop and Go Moves
U Turn
Inside/Outside Cuts
Additional Technical Components:
Receiving with far foot
Turning chest into new space
Shielding the ball
Turning in 2 touches
Enhanced vision
Defensive body positioning
Change of direction with all surfaces of the feet
Game Time:
7v7 games ( 6 players and goalkeeper)
Playing area 30x50
14 yd buildout line - No goalie punting
Game Length - 2 - 25minute halves with 5-minute break