U7Practice07

Practice Plan

:00 - :05 Free Play

:05 - :12 Scarecrow Tag

:12 - :18 Speed - Magic Cone

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:19 - :27 Shooting - Intro

:27 - :35 Dribbling - To Goal

:35 - :45 1v1 2v2 3v3

:45 - :55 Scrimmage

Description:

Scarecrow Tag: Set up an appropriate sized area with four cones. Designate

some players as “It”. “It” players run and tag the others who are trying to stay

away. Once tagged, the player stands frozen with legs and arms outstretched. To

become unfrozen, another player needs to crawl through their legs.

Speed - Magic Cone (Boys): Divide team into five or more rows (never more than

3 or 4 athletes per row). Coach stands about 20 yards away and holds a cone.

When coach elevates the cone first group runs forward. When coach lowers the

cone, the group runs backwards. When coach twirls cone around, the players do

a 360. Continue until players run through and start the next row.

Shooting - Intro: Set up cones about 20 yards apart and have players pair up with

a ball. Start with a stationary ball. Have players approach the ball at an angle with

a short stroke and toe pointed down while the knee is pointed forward. Keep the

shot on the ground. Progress with a little touch forward so the players are striking

a moving ball.

Dribbling - To Goal: Split the players in half with one group next to one small goal

and the other group next to the opposite goal. Have the players dribble all the way

down the field and take a shot on the opposing goal. They should go at the same

time so they learn to keep their heads up and not run into each other.

Numbers Game - Soccer: On a small sided field with two goals, players are split

into two teams and line up beside each goal. The coach rolls the ball into play and

calls out the number of players “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”. Those players play, trying

to score on the opposing goal. If the ball goes out the side the players take a

throw-in. If the ball goes in the goal or past the end line, the coach shouts, “Get

out of here” and starts the next group of players.

Scrimmage - Boys: Break the players up into two teams. Have the kids play

soccer, get lots of touches, and work on moves that were taught during the

practice. You can or cannot include a keeper. Keep it light and fun.