NATICK SOCCER CLUB 2015 TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE CURRICULUM

u9 - u10

SPRING SEASON

10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

NATICK SOCCER CLUB PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

NATICKNatick players showcase sportsmanship and fair play at all times.

ATTACK-MINDEDNatick players play the game with flair, creativity and without fear.

TECHNICALNatick players are comfortable in possession and execute moves under pressure.

INTELLIGENT Natick players are thoughtful about the game and will develop game intelligence and aspire to be students of the game

CONFIDENTNatick teams are made up of confident players. This confidence comes from self-belief, hard work, repetition and team camaraderie, all instilled in a positive coaching environment.

KEEP POSSESSIONNatick players play an indirect style of soccer but have an awareness of the most appropriate penetrating pass.

NATICK SESSION METHODOLOGY

SESSION STRUCTURE FOR NATICK

All sessions will be 45minutes long, focussing on one topic and the technical skills required.Sessions will follow the structure:

TECHNICAL WARM UP (unopposed) - 15 MINUTESTECHNICAL PRACTICE (opposed)- 15 MINUTESTECHNICAL PRACTICE (1v1 - Game play) - 15 MINUTES

KEY

PLAYER MOVEMENT WITH THE BALL

PLAYER MOVEMENT WITHOUT THE BALL

MOVEMENT OF THE BALL (PASS / SHOT)

NATICK SOCCER CLUB CURRICULUM

INDEXWeek 1 - Dribbling - Foot skills

Week 2 - Dribbling At Speed

Week 3 - Turning

Week 4 - Dribbling With Change Of Direction

Week 5 - Dribbling With Moves

Week 6 - 1v1 Moves

Week 7 - Passing

Week 8 - Passing & Receiving

Week 9 - Receiving Skills

Week 10 - Shooting

WEEK ONE: Dribbling - Foot Skills WARM UP (15mins): Foot Skills ChallengeSET UP/ RULESSet a foot skills challenge in each square and a time limit to try and complete challenge. Can the group beat the clock and complete all 4 boxes in 1 minute.10 Toe Taps10 Foundations10 Scissors10 inside/outside touches

PROGRESSIONEach challenge now becomes ‘on the move’ so players are moving around the area performing the challengeChange challengesCOACHING POINTS:Get into a rhythmKeep ball close

TECHNICAL (15mins): Dribbling to shootSET UP/ RULESSplit into two teams, starting either side of the cones. First player in the line dribbles the ball down the channel and perform an attacking move through the gate to then shoot for goal.

PROGRESSIONAdd a defender in the middle chan-nel (shark) The shark will hold a ball in their hands and must try and touch players soccer balls with their own ball. Shark gets one point for each ball eaten. Players get a point each time they swim the ocean and cross the desert.COACHING POINTS:Keep ball close to feetHead up for awarenessUse different parts of the foot

TECHNICAL (15mins) 1v1 3 goal gameSET UP/RULESSplit into two teams who start either side of the coach. First player from each team will run around the area through the first goal on coach’s command. Coach will pass the ball into one of the players. Player tries to beat defender and dribble ball through a goal. If defender wins ball they try dribble through three goals on opposite side.

PROGRESSIONGive each set of goals a number 1,2 or 3. Coach calls a number and players must run through that number goal before ball is passed into area.2v23v3COACHING POINTSPositivityDribble at speedHead up to find spare gateTurn an attack other gate if defender blocks space

WEEK TWO: Dribbling At Speed

TECHNICAL (15mins): DribblingSET UP/RULESRed pass into whites who turn and dribble to the cone diagonally opposite. Players always follow pass and replace player on the cone they pass too

PROGRESSIONAdd defender in central box who can defend once player has taken 1 touch.COACHING POINTSScan area before turningCreate space away from cone to receiveA,B,C - Awareness, body shape, con-trolSet ball back if defender close

TECHNICAL (15mins): Ball StealSET UP/ RULESSplit players into two teams, 1 team in each end zone. Each player has a ball. When coach shouts ‘go’ each player leaves their ball and goes and steals a ball from the other teams zone and dribbles it back to their own zone. Team with most balls in their zone after 2 mins wins.

PROGRESSIONCan only steal ball out of zone with sole of footCOACHING POINTS:Keep ball close to feetHead up for awarenessUse sole of the foot to stop ball and turning

WARM UP (15mins): Dribbling with SAQSET UP/ RULESPlayers have ball each. First player from each team dribbles out to cone, turns and dribbles back.

PROGRESSIONCompetition: 1st red player dribbles to red cone, turns and drib-bles back at speed. As he turns 1st white player goes – trying to beat red player past orange coneCOACHING POINTSKeep ball close to allow turnAccelerate after turn

WEEK THREE: Turning

TECHNICAL (15mins): Reaction TurningSET UP/ RULESPlayers all stand on the central line with a ball. Coach will call out a colour. Players must dribble the ball into that colour zone, perform a turn and return to the middle line

PROGRESSIONRed line = left foot turnYellow line = right foot turnPlay ‘opposites’ Red = Yellow zone, Yellow = Red ZoneCompetition - Last player back to middle line performs a toe taps for the duration of the next race.COACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeUse sole of foot to stop the ballStep other side of the ballTurn and use laces to push ball in frontAccelerate into space

WARM UP (15mins): Racing DriversSET UP/ RULESGive each player 2 cones and have them make a mini goal anywhere inside the area.Players race their car (dribble the ball) inside the area through as many gates as possible creating their own race track.

PROGRESSIONTurn back through each goal you go through using sole of foot.Figure of 8 through each gate.COACHING POINTSKeep ball close and within reach of feetHead up to see where your goingAccelerate once through a goal

PROGRESSIONPlay 2v2

COACHING POINTSAttack open goalTurn and attack another goal if de-fender block a goal

TECHNICAL (15mins) - 1v1 3 goal gameSET UP/ RULESHave one team start on the corner of the area and another team starting centrally on the side with no goals.Team on the corner pass the ball in to op-posite team and move into defend. Attacker can score in any of the three goals. If defender wins possession they can score in any goal.

WEEK FOUR: Dribbling With Change of DirectionWARM UP (15mins): DribblingSET UP/ RULESSplit players evenly on outside cones with a ball at each cone. Players dribble to opposite cone and stop ball for next player.

PROGRESSIONTurn at half way and pass ball back.Dribble around the cone and back.Stop ball at central cone, switch balls and continue to opposiite coneStop ball at central cone, switch balls and turn back to start cone.COACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the ballAccelerate away

TECHNICAL (15mins): Straight Lines v Zig ZagsSET UP/ RULESSplit onto two teams. Reds start on the short side, whites start on the long side. The red team must dribble their ball from east to west. White team dribble north to south but must zig zag the dribble.

PROGRESSIONStart players on all sides with same rulesSwitch team sides.Add a defender in the area who tries to touch the top of any ball with the sole of their foot.1 Point for each ball touched. At-tackers 1 point for every successful dribble to the other side.

TECHNICAL (15mins): Dribbling with pressureSET UP/ RULESPlayer 1 dribbles past the cone to shoot for the goal opposite. As soon as the shot has been struck, player 2 from the next team drib-bles to the goal opposite. Player 1 then must try and recover and prevent player 2 from shooting. As player 2 shoots, player 3 will go and player 2 will chase. Process repeats

PROGRESSIONOnce player has had shot they must chase next player entering the gameCOACHING POINTSSwitch teams to other side of goal to use left footM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot- Execute - correct technique to

WEEK FIVE: Dribbling With MovesWARM UP (15mins): Box TagSET UP/ RULESEach player has a ball and dribbles around in-side the area and through as many squares as possible. Only 1 person in a square at a time.

PROGRESSIONHow many squares can you go through in 1 minute5 toe taps/foundations in each boxPlayers must turn change direction inside the squarePlayer must turn left or right inside the boxPlayer must come out same side of the box they went in throughCOACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the

TECHNICAL (15mins): Box to BoxSET UP/ RULESAdd 1 player as a tagger who can not go into the squares. If tagged player must freeze on the spot until high 5’d by another player to be free. Tagger holds the ball in one hand to leave a spare ‘tagging’ handBoxes are safe zones for 5 seconds.

PROGRESSIONAdd 2 defendersCOACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the ballAccelerate away

TECHNICAL (15mins): 1v1 moves ORGANIZATION

SET UP/ RULESHave 4 equal teams lined up as shown.White team pass ball across to red. Red player moves into the area looking to escape out either side goal for 1 point or get to opposite line for 3 points. If defender steal the ball they try and escape or get to end line.

PROGRESSIONHave groups work with groups diagonally opposite.Competition - First team to get to 10 pointsCOACHING POINTS:Attack at speedChange of directionChange of speed once past defender 2

WEEK SIX:1v1moves

TECHNICAL (15mins): 1v1 moves SET UP/ RULESEach player has a ball. The players in opposite lines dribble the ball towards each other. Just before the players ‘crash’ they must change direction to the right and dribble to the op-posite line. How close can they get before they change direction.

PROGRESSIONCan player use a move to change direction. Red team have a ball each. First plater dribbles ball into play and tries to get ball through white team goal. One white player enters game and tries to win possession to score in red team goal.COACHING POINTS:Attack at speedChange of directionChange of speed once past defender

WARM UP (15mins): Dribbling - Change of speedSET UP/ RULESEach player has a ball and dribbles in the outside square. When a player enters the mid-dle square they must perform 3 moves before going back to the larger square.

PROGRESSIONAdd defender to the middle square who must try and touch the top of any ball with the bottom of their foot. Attackers must try and perform 3 moves in the middle square without defender touch-ing their ball. 1 point for every 3 moves. Defender gains 1 point for every touch of a ball with sole of foot.COACHING POINTS:Keep ball closeInside/outside/sole of foot to manipulate ball

TECHNICAL (15mins): 1v1 Moves to goalSET UP/RULESPlayer 1 dribbles to shoot. As 1 shoots player 2 dribbles to shoot at other goal. Player 1 be-comes defender after shot.

PROGRESSIONRotate TeamsCOACHING POINTSAttack at speedQuick transition from attack to defenceUse of body/move to unbalance defender

WEEK SEVEN: PassingWARM UP (15mins): PassingSET UP/ RULESSplit players into two teams starting on cones opposite small goals. First player from each line dribbles a ball towards the small goal. Once through the goal they pass to the next line and join that line. Both lines work at the same time.

PROGRESSIONToe Taps to the goalFoundations to the goalHAve a player standing in each gate. Player pass the ball into target player who sets ball back to then be passed to next group.COACHING POINTS:Keep ball closeHead up to look for passWeight and accuracy of pass

TECHNICAL (15mins): Passing TrianglesSET UP/RULESHave one player on each cone. and two play-ers on the start cone with a ball. Players pass and follow keep the ball on the outside of the square. Players use inside of foot to pass

PROGRESSIONOutside foot passToe Pass

COACHING POINTSStanding foot next to ballStrike through centre of the ball

TECHNICAL (15mins) - Passing to ShootSET UP/ RULESRed player dribbles the ball towards the gate and passes ball through to white. White takes positive touch and tries to score. Red runs around the cone and tries to stop shot on goal.

PROGRESSION2v1 for attackers who must make 1 pass before shootingCOACHING POINTSClose control when dribblingWeight and accuray of passM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot- Execute - correct technique to

WEEK EIGHT: Passing & Receiving

Technical (15mins) - Passing & ReceivingSET UP/RULESCentral players receive pass from outside players and must take first touch through a gate before passing to spare player on outside

PROGRESSIONReceive with outside of footCreativity with turn/no touch turnCOACHING POINTSGet body in line with ballReceive with back footPositive touch through gate out of feet

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Technical (15mins): Numbers GameSET UP/RULESSplit players into two teams. Each player has a number. Coach calls out a number and the plyaer from each team with that number enter thr area and try and score in opposition goal.

PROGRESSIONCall 2-3 numbers at a time

COACHING POINTS:Take advantage of extra playersAttack at speedShots on target

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WARM UP (15mins): Ball Control, Passing & DribblingSET UP/ RULESHave one player on each cone. and two players on the start cone with a ball. Ball is passed to next cone, set back and a combination is played around each cone.

PROGRESSIONSwitch direction of playCompetition - 1 point for each com-plete square with no mistake.COACHING POINTS:Quality, wieght and accuracy of passA,B,C - Awareness, body shape & controlSpeed & control when dribbling

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WEEK NINE: Receiving Skills

TECHNICAL (15mins) - Receiving SkillsSet up/ rulesSplit into two teams lined up centrally be-tween each set of goals. One team start with the balls. First player in team without balls runs into the centre through the gate. As player reaches gate ball is passed in. Player receives to turn and dribbles through a corner goal and back to thier team. Balls should them be with other team to repeat exercise.

PROGRESSIONReceiving player can turn to either goal and dribble through. The passer must now try and run through the other goal before the receiver gets through the goal they turn too. Win-ner gets a point for their team.Passer now chases receiver and tries to tag them before they dribble through a goalCOACHING POINTSChange of speed or direction to beat

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TECHNICAL (15mins): Receiving under pressureSET UP/ RULESHave two teams lined up side by side centrally between the goals. The attacker will start the practice. As soon as the attacker runs for the gate, the defender can follow. Attacker re-ceives a pass from the coach tries to receive the ball and turn to dribble through either goal. Defender can’t tackle until attacker has taken a touch. If defender wins the ball they can attack other two goals.

PROGRESSIONMake team competitionCOACHING POINTS:Check shoulder before receivingTake touch into spaceDisguise

WARM UP (15mins): Receiving under pressureSET UP/RULESOne player begins in box with two players 8 yards outside. Ball is passed to player in the square who takes first touch with sole of foot outside the box and passes to next person in line. Players follow pass.

PROGRESSIONPasser will shout front/back/left/right as they pass the ball. Receiver must take ball out that side of square with first touch.COACHING POINTSGet body in line with ballUse sole of foot to stop ballRoll ball into space

WEEK TEN: ShootingWARM UP (15mins): Squashers & ShootersSET UP/ RULESPlayer 1 dribbles to opposite red cone. As player 1 is dribbling player 2 calls out ‘squash’ At this point player 1 stops the ball with sole of foot (squashes the ball) and player 2 runs in to shoot first time to goal. Rotate groups

PROGRESSIONCompetition:Shooters v GK Shooters 1 point for each goalGK 1 point for each saveCOACHING POINTSDribble to keep the ball closeDifferent parts of the foot to move the ballAccelerate away

TECHNICAL (15mins): Shooting Speed RaceSet up/ rulesSplit into two teams, 5 yards from each goal post. Coach’s starts opposite the goal. On coaches command first player from each line races out to the opposite cone through the central gate to try and be first to a ball passed into the area by the coach. Player who scores gets point for their team.

PROGRESSIONThrow ball in the air into the gameNumber each player from each team.COACHING POINTSConcentration of when its your go to raceSpeed when runningLaces or inside of foot to shoot

TECHNICAL (15mins) - Dribbling, Passing & ControlSet up/ rulesHave a player standing in between each set of cones. Player 1 starts with the ball. Player 3 will move to the left or right. Player 2 reacts off this movement and moves in the opposite direction (shown by blue arrows) P1 passes into P3. P3 sets the ball off for P2 to shoot for goal. P3 follows in shot. Players move forward to next set of cones and P3 joins back of line.Players must start centrally for each go.

PROGRESSIONAdd defender in middle zone be-tween P2 & P3 to try and intercept pass or block shot.COACHING POINTS:Quality of the pass and lay off to al-low shotM.O.D.E- Movement- first touch to allow shot- Observe - goal keeper position- Decision - where and how to shoot- Execute - correct technique to