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Fall
Coaching Manual
U11/U12 Development Priorities
| Technical | Tactical | Physical | Psychological |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change of speeds & direction while dribbling | Identify thirds of field | Agility & Coordination w/ball | Decision making |
| Passing with different surfaces of feet | Value ball | Speed | Emphasize imagination & creativity |
| First touch for next action | Defend as a group | Balance & proprioception | Increase standards of play |
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Possible Fall Season Plan
Fall Trainer Week 6 - Week of Sep 26
Mix teams together and play 4v4 games
- To 2 central goals
- To endline
- 6 goal game
Other possible sessions:
Possible Summer Season Plan
Week 1
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Ice breaker, Play (40 mins) | Ice breaker games, dribbling review basics (lunge & matthews), Play |
Week 2
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Ice breaker w/Parents, Play w/parents | Dribble warm-up, keep away games, 3v1, Play - w/throw-ins |
Week 3
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Dribble warm-up, Keep away 3v1, play w/short kickoffs | Passing in 3's, offside games, play w/GKs |
Week 4
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Passing 3's, offside games, Play w/short corners | Fun warm-up, 2v1, Play - w/throwins |
Week 5
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Play ladder games | Dribble warm-up, shape games-4v4, play w/free kicks |
Week 6
Keys to keep in mind for the beginning GK:
1. Forward position
2. Body behind ball
3. Hands on top
4. Light on feet be on your toes BALLS of FEET (please note that the RSL keeper asks you to be on your toes and this is conflict with the IMG which states you should be on the balls of your feet for our training today we need to stress being on the BALLS of your FEET!)
In regards to distribution that you should address items:
GK Kicks:
- Take them as quickly as possible to a player in the wide channel. (This is the space between the box and the touchline)
- This short GK will get the ball rolling and get the ball out wide of goal
- If a big GKick is taken encourage the player taking it to hit it out into the wide channel not int the center of the field
- Get entire team to compact to the side the GKick should be hit
Distribution (Bowling, throwing, punting):
- Top of the box and wide as quickly as possible (make sure to create 2 mini boxes while you play today so players have a box to play out of)
- Encourage playing the ball into the wide channels
- Choose distribution that will connect the easiest and that the player is confident with
- The easiest for their teammates to receive in order will be the bowl, the throw, the punt
Week 7
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Team handball, shape games, Play w/freekicks | Passing w/teams, zone games, Play w/short corners |
Week 8
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Play a game and teach within the game | Play - ladder games 2v2-4v4 |
By teaching within the game it can allow you to see what your players see and talk about some decisions. Make sure you are in another color from the players so you stand out
Week 9
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Shooting, play with free kicks | Combination play, 3v2 combo play, play with throw-ins |
Week 10
| Practice A | Practice B |
|---|---|
| Shooting, play with free kicks | Favorite Games day |
It's a play day
