Warm-Up (5 min): Pick Up Soccer
Activity 1 (10 min): Red Light/Green Light
Activity 2 (10 min): Let’s Play Tag
Activity 3 (15 min): Numbers Game
Activity 4 (15 min): Small Sided Games 4v4
Warm-Up (5 min): Pick Up Soccer
As players arrive, divide them up and let them play!
Activity 1 (10 min): Red Light/Green Light
Setup: 1/2 of game field, all players have a ball
Instructions: To start, say “Yellow Light”! Players should dribble the ball around the playing area at a slow pace. Then say “Green Light”! Players should continue to dribble the ball but this time at a fast pace. Finally, say “Red Light”! Players should stop the ball and keep their foot on top of the ball in possession. Continue to control the drill with the frequency and variation of light changes!
Coaching Points: Instruct players to keep their heads up while dribbling. Players should also try and keep the ball close to their feet and not lose possession when it needs to be stopped.
Activity 2 (10 min): Let’s Play Tag
Setup: 1/2 of game field
Instructions: All players start without their ball. Coach assigns 1 player to be the tagger. Other players must stay inside area and avoid being tagged. Play 2-3 rounds for about 45 seconds each.
1. Demonstrate different ways to avoid being tagged. Examples: changing directions, faking, stop and go.
2. Repeat #1 except all players now play with a soccer ball. They must keep ball close at their feet.
Coaching points: Keep soccer ball close. Don’t leave ball to avoid being tagged. Players should try different ways to avoid being tagged.
Activity 3 (15 min): Numbers Game
Setup: 20x25 field, split players into two teams and number them 1-5 (go higher if need be), players start by standing behind their goal. Coach has all the balls on the side. Instructions: Coach passes a ball into the field, and calls out a number. Players with that number on each team then come out and play to goal. After goal or out of bounds they return to their starting point. Coach then passes a new ball onto the field and calls a new number. You can also call more than one number if you would like a 2v2 or 3v3 game.
Coaching Points: Just keep it simple and fun, try to keep players on the goal line, Remember, encourage
successes and have fun with your players!
Activity 4 (15 min): Small Sided Games 4v4
Setup: Entire soccer field, divide players up into two teams and play 4v4
Instructions: Rotate players in and out every few minutes
Coaching Points: Have fun and encourage your players positively