Chicago Fire Jrs South

Recreational Curriculum

3rd to 8th Grade

2015

Objectives

• Weeks 1-2

• Improve players ability in various 1v1 situations.

• Improve players ability to do a proper Throw In and understanding of Offsides.

• Weeks 3-4

• Improve players ability in 2v1 and 3v2 attacking situations.

• Improve players understanding of a Kick off, Corner kick and Goal kick.

• Weeks 5-6

• Improve players passing and receiving to maintain Possession.

• Improve players understanding of Direct and Indirect free kicks

• Weeks 7-8

• Improve players ability to defend.

• Review on any of the following: Kick off, Corner kick, Goal kick, Direct/Indirect kicks, Throw in or

Offsides. 4

Syllabus

• UNITED SANS RG HV

• UNITED SANS RG BD

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Theme Dribbling Skills Attacking Possession Defending

Weeks 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

Warm Up:

10 Mins.

Juggling/Ball Mastery Juggling/Ball Mastery Academy Passing Circle Knee Tag

Activity 1:

10 Mins.

Throw In and Offsides Kick off, Corner/Goal kicks

Direct/Indirect Free Kicks Review Activity

Activity 2:

15 Mins.

1v1/2v2 2v1/3v2 3v1/4v1 or 5v2 1v1/2v2

Game: 25 Mins. 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11

Weekly Plan

• Weeks 1-2

• Day 1: CFJ Trainer Led.

• Day 2: Team Coach Led.

• Weeks 3-4

• Day 1: CFJ Trainer Led.

• Day 2: Team Coach Led.

• Weeks 5-6

• Day 1: CFJ Trainer Led.

• Day 2: Team Coach Led.

• Weeks 7-8

• Day 1: CFJ Trainer Led.

• Day 2: Team Coach Led.

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Weeks 1-2

Dribbling Skills

Training Sessions: Warm Up: Weeks 1-4

Juggling (Makes it easier or more challenging)

• Right Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right & Left Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right Laces Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Laces Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right Inside Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Inside Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right and Left Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

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Training Sessions: Warm Up: Weeks 1-4

Ball Mastery (Makes it more difficult)

• Toe Taps (Forward & Backwards)

• Inside Touches (Forward & Backwards)

• Rollies (Forward & Backwards)

• Squeeze in (Rhythm)

• In/Out

• In/Out Switch Feet

• Pull Push w/ Laces (Rhythm)

• Ronaldo

• Step Over

• Xavi/L Turn

• Cruyff

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Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks1-2

Throw Ins

• Teach players how to do a proper throw in.

• Line players up with a partner and teach them to make

sure ball is behind their head and they throw the ball to

the most open player and to their feet

Coaching Points:

1) No spin on the ball

2) Ball behind the head

3) Pass to the most open player

4) Aim for their feet or into space so they can run onto

ball.

5) There is no offsides on a throw in.

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Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 1-2

Offsides

• Teach players what it means to be offsides and how to

stay onsides.

• Give the players examples of what it looks like to be

offsides.

• Top diagram is offsides, the bottom two are NOT offsides.

Coaching Points:

1) Make sure GK and one other defender are in between

player and goal.

2) Awareness

3) Timing of runs

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Training Sessions: Activity 2 for Weeks 1-2

1v1 Dribble Across End line

• 15x10

• Red players start off with the ball and they try and dribble

past the Blue defender using a move.

• The Red player scores a point for dribbling over the end

line.

• Blue defender can start to defend once the Red player

enters the area.

• If the Defender wins the ball and dribbles over the Red‘s

end line, they earn a point.

• Play 90 Second rounds and the team with the most point

wins.

• Red will attack and Blue defends for 90 Seconds. Then

Blue attacks and Red defends for 90 Seconds.

• Attackers work on moves and turns to get past defender.

• Defenders work on speed of pressure and 1v1 Defending

Techniques.

Progression:

• 2v2

• Same rules apply. 9

Coaching Points: 1) Dribbling Turns and Moves 2) Close Ball Control 3) Awareness 4) Quick Movements

Weeks 3-4

Attacking

Training Sessions: Warm Up: Weeks 1-4

Juggling (Makes it easier or more challenging)

• Right Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right & Left Thigh Catch (2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right Laces Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Laces Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right Inside Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Left Inside Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

• Right and Left Foot Catch (Bounce, 2x, 3x, etc.)

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Training Sessions: Warm Up: Weeks 1-4

Ball Mastery (Makes it more difficult)

• Toe Taps (Forward & Backwards)

• Inside Touches (Forward & Backwards)

• Rollies (Forward & Backwards)

• Squeeze in (Rhythm)

• In/Out

• In/Out Switch Feet

• Pull Push w/ Laces (Rhythm)

• Ronaldo

• Step Over

• Xavi/L Turn

• Cruyff

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Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 3-4

Corner Kicks

• Teach players where to start and where they can send the

ball from a corner kick.

• Also work on the defending of corners and players should

deal with a ball in the air and one that is sent low.

• Make sure to use both sides so players deal with in and out

swinging corners.

• Make sure that you work on the player movements/runs into

the box.

Progression

• Now have the offensive team play a short corner and a

defensive player can go out and defend it.

Coaching Points:

1) Passing 4) Aggressiveness

2) Shooting 5) Player Movements

3) Heading

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Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 3-4

Goal Kicks

• Teach players where to start and where they can send the

ball from a goal kick.

• Teach players when they can touch the ball after it’s kicked.

• Show players a passing pattern of how to play out from a

short goal kick.

Coaching Points:

1) Passing and Receiving 4) Aggressiveness

2) Player Movements 5) Decision Making

3) Awareness

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Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 3-4

Kick Offs

• Teach players where to start and where they can send the

ball from a goal kick.

• Teach players when they can touch the ball after it’s kicked.

• Show players a passing play of how to play from a kick off.

Coaching Points:

1) Passing and Receiving 4) Decision Making

2) Player Movements

3) Awareness

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Training Sessions: Activity 2 for Weeks 3-4

2v1/3v2

• If you have a 1st – 4th Grade team, you will do 2v1.

• If you have a 5th – 8th Grade team, you will do 3v2

• The Red players will attack the goal first.

• The Blue players will defend the goal first.

• Teams play for 90 seconds and then rotate offense and

defense.

• The team that scores the most goals wins the round.

Coaching Points:

1) Running with the Ball

2) Shooting

3) Take a peak to see where the GK is

4) Combination Play

5) Speed of Play/Intensity

6) Quick Decision Making

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Weeks 5-6

Possession

Training Sessions: Warm Up for Weeks 5-6

Academy Passing Circle

• 10-15 Diameter Circle

• 2 players/cone for 4 cones

• No players on other half

• Players start with their hands and work on Throw In

technique by tossing the ball around from player to player.

• After they pass the ball they run straight across to another

cone to receive the ball again.

• Once they receive the ball again they pass it again around

the circle and go back to where they started.

Progression:

• Go to Feet

• Go opposite Direction

• Put defenders in Middle and play keep away.

Modification:

• Can have players start in a circle to work on just the

technique and then add the movement into it.

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Coaching Points 1) Fast Movement after pass 6) Check Shoulder 2) Open the body to field 7) Communication 3) Receive Across your Body 4) Receive Left pass Right 5) Receive Right pass Left

Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 5-6

Direct and Indirect Free Kicks

• Red team will start on offense and will have 10 chances to

score as many goals as they can.

• Then the Blue team will be on offense and will have 10

chances to score more goals than the Red team did.

• A new ball is delivered in when Red score, goes out of

bounds or is cleared up the field.

• Mix up the location of where the ball is located.

• Make sure that you work on the player movements/runs into

the box.

Progression

• Now do a indirect free kick and the player must lay it off to a

teammate.

• That player can either shoot on goal or pass ball into box.

Coaching Points:

1) Passing 4) Aggressiveness

2) Shooting 5) Player Movements

3) Heading 11

Training Sessions: Activity 2 for Weeks 5-6

3v1/4v1

• Start with this activity.

• 10x10

• Players play keep away from defender

• 5 passes = 1 Point

• Defender earns 1 Point when they steal the ball

• Players switch with defender when it's stolen or bad pass

Coaching Points:

1) Speed of Play

2) Receive with inside of foot across their body

3) Accurate Pass to allow teammate to receive across

their body

4) Check your Shoulder (Look to see where you can play)

5) Movement off the ball

6) Open Body Shape

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Training Sessions: Activity 2 for Weeks 5-6

5v2

• If your team handles the 3v1/4v1, then you can progress

into this activity.

• 15x10

• Players play keep away from defender

• 5 passes = 1 Point

• Defender earns 1 Point when they steal the ball

• Players switch with defender when it's stolen or bad pass

Coaching Points:

1) Speed of Play

2) Receive with inside of foot across their body

3) Accurate Pass to allow teammate to receive across

their body

4) Check your Shoulder (Look to see where you can play)

5) Movement off the ball

6) Open Body Shape

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Weeks 7-8

Defending

Training Sessions: Warm Up for Weeks 7-8

Knee Tag

• 12x10

• Red team starts on offense and tries not to be tagged.

• Blue team starts on Defense

• Players switch lines after they go.

• If defender tags opponents knee then they earn a point or if

you manage to force them out of the area without touching

them.

• If defender tags the knee, then the play is over.

• Play for 30-45 secs and then switch players if the defender

is unsuccessful.

Progression:

• Add a ball.

• Defender must steal or knock ball out.

• Attacker tries to dribble past end line.

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Coaching Points: 1) Body Mechanics 5) Patience 2) On toes 6) Quick Feet 3) Bend knees 7) Force into Sideline/Corner 4) Side On

Training Sessions: Activity 1 for Weeks 7-8

Review Time

• Make sure to take note during the games and previous

practices and see what the players are struggling with and

what they are not.

• Then from this you can decide what will be most beneficial

to review with the players.

Coaching Points:

1) Use the ones from the activity you decide to review.

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Training Sessions: Activity 2 for Weeks 7-8

1v1 Dribble Across End line

• 15x10

• Red players start off with the ball and they try and dribble

past the Blue defender using a move.

• The Red player scores a point for dribbling over the end

line.

• Blue defender can start to defend once the Red player

enters the area.

• If the Defender wins the ball and dribbles over the Red‘s

end line, they earn a point.

• Play 90 Second rounds and the team with the most point

wins.

• Red will attack and Blue defends for 90 Seconds. Then

Blue attacks and Red defends for 90 Seconds.

• Attackers work on moves and turns to get past defender.

• Defenders work on speed of pressure and 1v1 Defending

Techniques.

Progression:

• 2v2 and 3v3

• Same rules apply. 18

Coaching Points: 1) Body Mechanics 5) Patience 2) On toes 6) Quick Feet 3) Bend knees 7) Force into Sideline/Corner 4) Side On 8) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Man Defending