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Soccer
Trash Pickup (Ages 8-12)
Set Up:
-Divide the gym in half with benches or other obstacles
-Split players and balls evenly on either side of the gym
-On the whistle players attempt to clear the balls over the divider and into the other teams side of the gym
-After a predetermined amount of time, the team with less balls on their side wins
Key Coaching Points:
-Players need to focus on contacting the ball with their laces to get height on their clear
-Players need to work on using their chest and head to receive and control incoming balls
Increasing
Time on Task
-Have at least as many balls as players to ensure everyone gets plenty of opportunity to make plays
Increasing
Time on Task
-Rather than a full elimination have the players sit out for a short period to catch their breath and reevaluate
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-After a team closes their net, they may still attempt to score on other teams' nets
Four Corners (Ages 8-12)
Set Up:
-Place a floor hockey net, U8 indoor soccer net, or use cones to mark four nets in each corner of field or gym
-Split players into four teams (no goalies)
-Place two balls in the middle of the field or gym
-On the whistle players attempt to score on the other three nets
-When scored on, a team "closes" net and are eliminated until the next round
Key Coaching Points:
-Players need to focus on transitioning from offence to defense to protect their own net
-Players need to be aware of their surroundings due to the addition of a second ball
-Players need to work on blocking shooting lanes to make up for the lack of a goalie
Ultimate (Ages 10-14)
Set Up:
-Set up two "end zones" that are about 4 feet by 10 feet
-Players will attempt to pass the ball to a player that is standing in the other team's "end zone" in order to score
-Players with the ball may not move, and therefore must pass to move the ball down field
-Defending players can't be within two steps of the ball carrier
Key Coaching Points:
-Players with the ball need to focus on smart decision making to get their pass to the intended target
-Players without the ball need to spread out and continue moving to break free from coverage
-Defending players need to work to stay on their mark and block passing lanes
Increasing
Time on Task
-Multiple smaller versions of this game can be going on at the same time allowing everyone to be involved
-The addition of a second ball adds an added element of offence to defense awareness as well as allowing more players to be involved in the play at once
Increasing
Time on Task
-Multiple smaller versions of this game can be going on at the same time allowing everyone to be involved
-The addition of a second ball adds an added element of offence to defense awareness as well as allowing more players to be involved in the play at once
Crab Soccer (Ages 10-14)
Set Up:
-Mark off a small field area and use floor hockey or U8 nets
-Split players into two teams and demonstrate how to do a crab walk
-Players are to attempt to play a regular soccer game without leaving the crab walk position
Key Coaching Points:
-Having players move around in the crab position slows the game down. Players need to focus on seeing what plays are available to them and using their decision making
-Actual skill from the crab position is secondary to stressing the ability to see the game at a slower pace
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