THE SOCCER ACADEMY

LASSO SOCCER ACADEMY

SHOOTING AND DEFENSIVE PRINCIPLES

SPRING 2014

LASSO SOCCER ACADEMY 2014

The Soccer Academy Training Method focuses on teaching the the technical skills you will need to become the most effective soccer player you can be.

Above all else, the soccer player must be self motivated and eager to put 100% effort into team building. Motivation and effort are critical in reaching your potential developmentally. For this reason The Soccer Academy emphasizes Ball Mastery in dribbling, first touch, striking and passing as the most significant aspects of becoming a top player.

We Focus to develop each players technical and tactical abilities

Technical Play – Individual skills involving motor function - ball control and movement

(shooting, dribbling, trapping, passing, moves, balance, speed, agility and joint stabilization)

Tactical Play – Decision making, strategy and game situations

This component is more relevant for players who possess strong technical abilities.

LASSO SOCCER ACADEMY 2014

• SPRING TRAINING – Components: Shooting and Defending

• SHOOTING TECHNIQUE• The spring academy will enhance each players abilities to shoot

and score by providing instruction in three key areas• 1. Striking technique – Laces, instep and outside of the foot • 2. Change of speed and direction to beat a defender in the

attacking 1/3 of the field• 3. Scoring and Assisting through improved field awareness –

Techniques for breaking down defensive pressure through individual and combination play

• PRINCIPLES OF DEFENDING• 1. Pressure - Angle of approach to ball carrier and delaying attack• 2. Cover - Supporting role that denies dribbling/passing options• 3. Balance – Team strategies for zone and man marking, Tracking

runners and targets while remaining compact in the defensive 1/3 of the field

• Contact Jeff Sweet for registration and availability

jsweet@fisenusa.com or 616-292-2434

LASSO SOCCER ACADEMY2014

• Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4• Location: Riverfront Park (Lowell Township Park)

12025 Grand River Dr SE

Lowell, MI 49331

• Time: U8 - U11 5:30 - 7:00pm

U12 - U14 7:00 – 8:30pm

Cost: $60 (for all six sessions)

Players should wear all soccer equipment and bring their own ball.

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