1. Competitive Off-season
2nd Session – February 18
U9/U10 – Dribbling Ball Striking

2. When you get there
Session will be Play (10-15minutes) – Work (30-40 minutes) – Play (10-15 minutes)
Take attendance by putting your initials next to players in your group
If there is an NP next to a players name for team please give an opinion on the level the player should be playing at (Maroon (better) or Gold)
Hand your attendance sheet at the end to Tyler Seidel
Coaches will have groups of 6 to start and then will get players added to their group
Focus on details the more detailed and specific you are with your teaching and feedback the better our players will develop
“I like how you used your laces and struck thru the center of the ball” is better then “Nice hit of the that ball”
Some groups you will need to provide the energy so be prepared with a few silly things mixed in but get back to business ASAP

3. Field Map

4. Key
Coach
Players
Players w/ball
Cones
Balls
Pugg
Goal

5. Activity 1 – Play - Hit the cones to score
Split the players onto two teams
Play 3v3 to start and play no larger then 5v5 with a few subs if necessary. Make sure to adjust the field a little more space is better then too small
Have a pile of balls near each end line when you run out of balls go collect
Goals are scored by hitting cones on end line
KEYS
Look for opportunities to shoot
Can players shoot on the move

6. Activity 1 – Continuous Knock-out
Every player has a ball
Players are trying to knock other players ball out of the space using the pass
When this happens knocked out players move to other space
Players will alternate between the large space and the small space
Once a player has been knocked out of both they should find you for some type of soccernastics then go back to the large space to start again
Toe taps
Bounce catch
Pull backs alternating feet
Etc.
KEYS
Control of ball
As important not to get your ball hit (control) as it is for you to hit the ball
My ball got hit out Go

7. Activity 2 – Dribble/Shoot
Couple of lines balls with servers
Players will receive ball on the move have to take a few touches then shoot
Depending on the group you may need to add a chaser to keep it game speed
If a chaser is added have them leave on the receiver of the passes 1st touch or if the group is good on the pass so the receiver must take their first touch to eliminate/restrict the defender
KEYS
Pass ahead of player to attack it
Player receiving ball on the move with proper foot
Where is last touch – must set-up shot
Ankle locked, surface to strike ball with
Where are we hitting ball looking at the ball and where it is struck will naturally pull shoulders and chest over the ball
First touch across defender to put them on their back
Toe poke/push pass zone
Drive the ball with laces zone

8. Activity 3 – 1v1 to Big and Counters
Two teams one will attack big goal others will attack two counter goals
If defenders win the ball get them to shot early
Make sure to switch side of the servers and defenders accordingly
KEYS
Quality of pass to attacker – roll it in ahead of the player so the can attack it
First touch of attacker can it eliminate the D or does it need to be tight to set up a move
Shot – do you see a space to hit the ball
Shot – surface choice
Shot – Plant foot, hip snap, follow thru
Toe poke/push pass zone

9. Activity 4 – Play Split the players onto two teams
Play 3v3 to start and play no larger then 5v5 with a few subs if necessary. Make sure to adjust the field a little more space is better then too small
Have a pile of balls near each end line when you run out of balls go collect
One team could play to goal w/sweeper/GK
KEYS
Effort is number 1 priority if effort is not sufficient pull player out and have them watch until the are ready to give effort
Willingness to Defend and Attack
Look for opportunities to shoot

10. Have fun, be detailed, be demanding!
Thanks
Have fun, be detailed, be demanding!

11. U9/U10 Off-Season Session 2– Feb 18
Play
3v3 up to 5v5
Pass and hit the cones to score
Mentality
Relate to theme of the day
Activity 1 – Continuous Knock-out
Every player on ball
2 spaces one big one smaller
Players will dribble and pass to hit other player’s balls
Once hit go to other space and play
Playing the ball on the move
Close control of ball
Head up to sight target
Activity 2 – Dribble - Shoot
2 teams – keep score
Players receive pass from teammate dribble and shoot on goal
Add chaser if necessary
Switch side that pass comes from and team roles
Quality of pass
First touch receiving ball
Prep touch before shot
Mechanics of shooting
Be specific to player
Activity 3 – 1v1 to big & Counter Goals
2 teams – keep score
1 team attacks big goal other team attacks 2 counter goals
Keep pace quick
When group runs out of balls collect them
Quality of1st touch – does it eliminate D or does it need to be tight to set-up move
Mechanics of shooting
Choices if there is space shot it
Play
3v3 up to 5v5 with subs if necessary
Shooting mentality
Mechanics specific to individual
Surface choice
- Decisions
- Ownership
- Standards
- Enjoyment
- Technique
- Attacking
The Woodbury Way