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WCSC Youth Development Academy Coaching Manual

U10 By: Mike Dwyer – Director of Coaching - Youth

Appendix • Over view of age group – Abilities, goals and expectations

• Legend

• Topics in Defending – Attitude, desire to win ball. Pressure, cover balance. Same drills different topics. Offensive drills can easily be switched to defensive drills.

• Ability to adjust – Reading and gauging interest level and focus….when in doubt do a fun finishing game or a session the kids like….scrimmage….

• Coaching tips for fun practices.

• YDA Curriculum – Philosophy

• Videos

• Squeezing in a fun finishing game at the end of practice

• Video for moves (with wcsc players demontrating)

• Bonus Sessions – For each age group – Restarts

– Warm Ups

– Fun Activities

U10 Season Training Schedule U10

Session 1 Session 2

Week 1 Passing and Receiving – Using the inside When to Pass When to Dribble

Week 2 Finishing – Ball Striking Numbers Up Attacking - Combination Play

Week 3 Possession Passing and Receiving - Combination Play

Week 4 Ball Control – Dealing with Flighted Balls Team Shape - Depth, Width, Height

Week 5 Passing and Receiving Possession

Week 6 Dribbling – Fast Break Attack Dribbling – To get out of Pressure

Week 7 Finishing – Attitude to finish Tactical Patterns of Play

Week 8 Ball Control Passing - Fast Break Attack

Week 9 Crossing and Finishing Team Shape – Building out of the back

Week 10 Possession Finishing

Legend

*Field dimension are not always indicated. A general rule of thumb is the ratio of 10 yards to every 1 player. So, if you are playing 3v3, the field size should be 30 yards by 25. Field sizes can be adjusted based on age and level.

Topic: Passing and Receiving – Use of the inside U10 Session 1-1

1. Blue passes to red and follows pass. Red traps ball and spring to opposite side. Players switch after 60 seconds 2. Blue passes to red. Red receives and dribbles to opposite side then passes to blue 3. Blue Passes to red and sprints to half where red passes back to blue. Blue plays one touch back to red and sprints backward to repeat. 4. Blue passes to red. When blue gets to half, red tosses ball to blue to pass with inside of foot in the air. Players switch spots and repeat. Competitions: One touch passing with partner. Team with the most consecutive passes wins. 2 minutes.

Players are divided into group of three and work through Platform series. Player in the middle stays in the middle for 60 sec. 1. Player in the middle dribbles across area, passes to teammate, runs around and repeats on opposite side. 2. Repeat with opposite foot 3. Limit number of touches to work on long pass. 2-3 touch maximum. Variation 1: Teams race to compete by completing 10 perfect platforms Variation 2: Player in the middle can switch with player on the outside after each pass/platform.

Scrimmage 4v4 or 6v6 full field. Normal Soccer Rules Apply No Restrictions

Players are divided into two teams. Blue passes to teammate at the top of the box. Blue player at the top of the box must take two touches to finish (one to receive one to shoot). After blue player shoots, the shooter becomes the goal keeper and the red team repeats same pattern. Passer - Shooter - Keeper First team to 10 goals wins. Variation 1: Player must shoot outside of box (or outside of 6, pk spot etc) Variation 2: Player must perform take on move (no touch limit) before scoring Variation 3: For advanced teams, teams must pass a flighted ball where team must trap flighted ball before it touches the ground. On second touch, may shoot it from ground. Variation 4: Finishing on a one touch header where pass is tossed from teammate.

Passing and Receiving Technique Ball Control

Ball Control Dribbling with the outside Passing and Receiving 1st touch

Limited coaching. Help keep the flow of the game going. Officiate and explain rules as needed. Should not take more than a few seconds.

If there is time, commend the kids for all their hard work on their technical work and award them a Fun Finishing Game of Players Choice. Survivor and Confusion are favorites.

Topic: When to dribble and when to pass

2v1 green vs red. Green passes to red then runs an overlap around his green team ate to start game. When red receive the ball, that player has 2 touches to pass to far green player and then comes out to defend two green players. 1 point for every goal scored by greens. Defending red team gets 2 points for every goal. Switch defenders every 4 minutes.

Following the same exercise as above. Teams Play 3v2. Green Target players rotate every 3 minutes. Green target player must drop pass as indicated in diagram. Variation: Green target player can "turn" or drop pass depending on defending team pressure.

4v4, 5v5, 6v6 Game Normal Soccer Rules No Restrictions Coaches can play goalie if needed.

Dribbling Technique Passing with the inside Receiving with the inside Ball Control

Quality of pass When to pass when to dribble. Take on moves

Quality of pass When to pass when to dribble. Take on moves

Limited Coaching Stick to Topic

1. Dribbling - Players dribble diagonally and passes the ball to nearest teammate then stays and waits for the next player behind him. 2. Passing - Using the same pattern above, players pass on two touch entire length of zig zag. 3. Receiving - Ball start with players on the cone and go through their platform exercises. Inside of the foot volley, laces volley, thigh laces, chest laces, headers.

U10 Session 1-2

Topic: Finishing – Ball Striking

Players pass out a ball to themselves to just outside of the 18. After playing out a ball to themselves they try to catch up to finish on 1 touch but must zig zag thru cones before shooting. Must shoot outside of 18 box. After 5 minutes, have the players play the ball to their left side.

Blue player plays to coach for wall pass. Blue must follow pattern and strike ball before it stops rolling. (Coach, must play a normal wall pass to encourage players to move quickly)

Blue dribble to gate and passes to coach. Without taking "eye" off of the ball, players runs around center cone before finishing on one touch.

Angle of approach of the shot Placement vs. Power

Weight of the pass Agility thru zig zag Shooting from distance

Ball Striking Quality of Pass Speed of Play

Always keep eye on ball after passing to coach Power vs. Placement

Normal Soccer Rules Encourage lots of shooting 4v4, 5v5 Scrimmage to end practice

Players dribble under control thru cones in a zig zag. Once thru the cones, player passes to coach and sprints around coach. Coach will play out a ball inside the box for player to finish on 1 touch. Shooter plays keeper after each shot. Switch to the opposite side of the goal and repeat exercise with the left foot.

U10 Session 2-1

Topic: Numbers Up Attacking

2v2 +1 to end zones Points are scored every time a blue or red passes the ball into the end zone. Teams can play into either end zone End zone players cannot play to each other. Neutral player plays with team that has possession of the ball Variation: Place a red and blue in both end zones instead of using neutral players.

2v2 +1 Players Paly in their own half of the area try to combine to score one player from the attacking team joins to combine with partners.


Ball Control 1st touch

Field awareness. Speed of play Support play

Recognition Timing, angle and distance of support quality of passing one or two touch play


Players are divided into group of three and work through Platform series. Player in the middle stays in the middle for 60 sec. 1. Inside of foot on ground 2. Inside of foot in the air tossed from teammate. 3. Laces 4. Thigh Laces 5. Chest Laces 6. Heads Variation 1: Teams race to compete by completing 10 perfect platforms Variation 2: Player in the middle can switch with player on the outside after each pass/platform.

U10 Session 2-2

Topic: Possession – Angles of Support

Players are divided into two teams. Coach passes the ball into red square. Green can send in one defender to try to win the ball. If the red connects 5 passes, they get a point. If the defending team wins the ball or kicks the ball out of the square, coach plays a new ball to green and red sends in a defender. Variation: Defending team must win possession and play ball back to team.


Quality of Pass/Trap Communication Speed of Play

Quality of Pass/Trap Speed of Play Support Communication

Movement off the ball Support Play KISS (keep it simple silly!) passing


Players are divided into two teams of 4. Warm Up exercise. Players number themselves 1-4 and must pass ball in consecutive order. Variation 1: Reverse order 4,3,2,1 Variation 2: Add a second ball Dimensions are adjusted based on ability

U10 Session 3-1

Using the entire half. Players play 6v3. Defending team rotates every 3 minutes. Points are scored by connecting passes Variation: Limit the number of touches for the blue team and give infinite touches for the red team Variation 2: Blue player that makes mistake must win the ball back from the red team. All other blue players take a knee until blue wins ball or red turns the ball over.

Topic: Passing and Receiving – Combination Play

2v1. Red Passes to blue to start game. Game is directional with blue attacking either two goals. If red steals the ball, can score in opposite end. If red scores, double points. Rotate defenders after 5 minutes. Variation: 2v2

3v2. Same format as previous game. Red Passes to blue to start game. Game is directional with blue attacking either two goals. If red steals the ball, can score in opposite end. If red scores, double points. Rotate defenders after 5 minutes. Variation: 3v3


Quality of Pass and Trap Communication

Qualtiy of Pass Positive First Touch Creating and exploiting field space

Qualtiy of Pass Positive First Touch Creating and exploiting field space Creating and exploiting width Defending Topics can be addressed: Pressure, Cover, Balance


Players are placed according to diagram with two balls. 1. Players Dribble to half, pass diagonal run straight. 2. Pass straight, run diagonal 3. Pass Straight, run straight Variation: Do a move, or perform skill before passing. Variation: Can be done with 4 soccer balls to increase speed of play and communication

U10 Session 3-2

Topic: Ball Control-dealing with flighted balls

2v2 to goal. Coach serves a flighted ball to blue. As soon as the ball is played red is allowed to defend. Switch red and blue roles after 10 minutes. Keep track of goals Variation: When ball is served ball is not allowed to bounce.

3v3 Coach serves long ball to blue to start game. Blue should not let the ball bounce. If red team wins the ball, they would score in either counter goal.


Quality of Pass Communication Field Vision

Aerial Control and First Touch Objective attacking

Ball Control Speed of Play Principals of Attack Getting off the shot


Half the players on the perimeter the other half in the square. Players in square dribble and combine with players on outside. Switch every 60 sec. 1. Dummy pass through legs 2. Wall Pass 3. Over Lap Aerial Control Variation: Balls with outside players. Players in the middle receive pass from outside players, on ground and platform exercises (thigh, chest, head etc).

U10 Session 4-1

Topic: Passing and Receiving – Team Shape

4v4 plus 1 neutral Teams can only score by passing to their sweeper behind the end zone. Team must maintain possession in order to score. If possession is lost, teams must regain possession pass back to sweeper in neutral zone and build attack again. Switch sweeper in neutral zone every 5 minutes. Gradually build toward no restrictions.

6v6 Normal Soccer Rules. No Restrictions

Movement off the ball Support Play KISS (keep it simple silly!) passing

Quality of Pass Support Play Communication Angles of Support Creating Width

Team Shape Principals of attack Support Play Speed of Play

Team Shape Principals of Attack

Roll Ball Players are divided into two teams and play on a regular 4v4 sized field. Players must roll the ball on the ground with their hands. Feet are not allowed. Players are not allowed to throw the ball in the air. Goals are scored by rolling the ball in the goal.

U10 Session 4-2

5v4 or 6v4 Play on half a full sixed field Attacking team plays to big goal if defensive team wins the ball they play to the counter goals. Blue scores in regulation goal. Yellow scores in two counter goals.

Topic: Passing and Receiving – Using the Inside of the Foot

2v2 +1 to end zones Points are scored every time a blue or red passes the ball into the end zone. Teams can play into either end zone End zone players cannot play to each other. Neutral player plays with team that has possession of the ball Variation: Place a red and blue in both end zones instead of using neutral players.

2v2 Tournament Players are divided into two teams. Teams compete to earn a point for every win. Winner stays, new opposing team is on. New team can't enter until losing team is off. New team starts with the ball. games are 3 minutes. In the event of a tie, rock-paper-scissor Variation: To encourage passing. Place a blue and red on width sides of the field. Players can use the outside players as a passing option. Outside players can’t enter or defend.


Emphasis on inside of the foot and perfect technique

Field awareness. Speed of play Support play

Team Shape Support Play Speed of Play Lots of dribbling lots of skill Lots of combination play with team mate


Players work in pairs with one ball. 1. Players are 3 yds apart. Blue player takes a knee and rolls the ball with hands to red player on the ground. Red player alternates right foot and left passing while shuffling 3-5 yards after each pass. Players get 25 touches then switch roles. 2. Larger field space. Only both players stand. Red player shuffles side to side blue player stays stationary. 3. Blue players stays stationary. Red moves in a "U" pattern after each pass back to blue alternating right foot and left foot. 4. Red player runs in front of blue alternating left foot and right foot one touch passing. Blue must receive with inside across body and on second touch must pass to opposite side. Variation 1: Can compete against other groups of two. Race to complete 10-20 perfect passes. Variation 2: All exercises can be altered to Platform exercises. i.e. Volley inside of the foot, laces, thigh-laces, chest laces, heading, etc.

U10 Session 5-1

Topic: Possession

1. Two team of 5 pass play keep away. Point are scored by successfully dribbling the ball into one of the four squares. - When point is scored, possession is restarted by opposition. 2. Points are square by passing the ball into square to teammate. 3. Point is scored by dribbling into square then successfully passing out of square to team. 2. Short Short Long 3. Through Balls Must be played through opposite team. 4. Square Dance - Race to 10 - Teams earn point by entering and exiting square to earn point for team. First to 10 wins.

1. Two team of 5 play directionally. - When point is scored, possession is restarted by opposition. 2. Goal Keeper and Neutral players may be added.


1. Quality of Pass, proper technique 2. Technique of pass over distance, flighted, bent, driven, etc. 3. Movement off the ball, searching for passing lanes.

1. Team Shape 2. Recognizing when to change the point of attack. 3. Movement off the ball, "showing for the ball"

1. Team Shape. Width, Depth, Height. 2. Recognizing when to change the point of attack. 3. Movement off the ball, "showing for the ball"


1. Two team of 5 pass and move throughout field of play. 2. Short Short Long 3. Through Balls Must be played through opposite team. 4. Square Dance - Race to 10 - Teams earn point by entering and exiting square with ball to earn point for team. First to 10 wins.

U10 Session 5-2

Topic: Dribbling – Fast Break Attack

Players are divided into two teams. Game is directional. Green going one way reds the other. On coaches command game begins with green scoring in the red teams goal. After the shot or goal, that player must immediately defend as a new red player dribbles to score. After players shot that player defends. After that player defends, that player joins his team's line. If a defender steals the ball, that player may shoot and score. First team to 10 wins. Variation 1: Players must do a move before shooting Variation 2: 2v2

Players line up behind cone #1. Players try to score on a fast break in the big goal. After the player shoots, that player becomes the new defender. The new attacker plays as soon as the person before him shoots. THe player should not wait for the defender to "get ready" First player to score 3 wins the round. There are 3 rounds. Each with a different point of attack. Variation: No defender, only keepers. After the shot, player will rotate to play keeper.


Proper Dribbling Technique - Every step is a touch - Use the outside of the foot As players begin to dribble well. Force to dribble with head up.

Speed of play Moves are encouraged

Speed of Play Take on Moves Objective Finishing


Two teams are divided into two lanes. 30 yds long. 1. Players dribble with their strong foot across lane and join the line opposite side. Switch to weak foot after 3 minutes. Variation: Add cone in the middle of lane for students to practice their take on moves (lunge, scissors, step over, etc) 2. Players Dribble across lane, pass the ball (or freeze ball with sole of foot) then run behind teammate and sprint/race back to original line.

U10 Session 6-1

Topic: Dribbling – To get out of pressure

Players are divided into two teams. On coaches command, players spring around the goal while coach passes out a ball. Points are scored by dribbling through yellow gate then passing ball through orange goal. First to Seven wins. 1v1 Variation: 2v2 Players must pass the ball thru yellow gate to teammate before scoring on Orange goal.


Dribbling Technique Quality of Pass to teammate. Communication

Turns, Fake turns, Take on moves Field awareness. Where is the open goal? Killer Pass, off the ball movement of teammate


Take On Moves Coach calls out take on move to be performed at the center cones. 1. Scissors 2. Lunge 3. Step Over Welcome any take on move that the players have been working on or inventing at home. Competition: Coach places a ball on top of the cone in the middle. Each player dribbles around their bases as fast as possible. First player to use their ball and knock the ball off the cone wins.

U10 Session 6-2

Players are divided into two teams. Two vs. Two in the middle square. Points are scored by passing to teammate in either orange gate. Variation: After connecting a pass with teammate in the orange gate, the player on the field swaps places with teammate who was in the gate. Teams try to get from gate on one side of the field to the other for points.

Field awareness. Where is the open goal? Maintaining Possession by dribbling

Topic: Finishing– Ball Striking

Using the same format as the warm up. Players now compete to score goals. The player in the middle acts as a keeper. The rotation continues the same so everyone shoots and everyone plays keeper. 1. Player must score on the ground 2. Player must score by shooting below head height of teammates. 3. Must shoot a moving ball, by rolling ball to self but still shooting from behind the “line”

2v2 plus 1 neutral First team to score 2 goals wins. Start with no keepers Winners Stay. Losers must leave field before new team enters. All restarts are played from the coach to help keep the game flowing. Gradually add keepers to play 3v3 Variation: Players must score off a 1 touch Variation: Can play 3v3v3 winner stay.

Have the players aim for their teammate on the ground and in the air. Since trapping flighted balls may be difficult, have the players catch the ball with their hands. Good shooting technique and form must be corrected on a team basis but go around to each individual. Remember teaching ball striking is like coaching a golf swing….there are a million “techniques” so do not overload them too much. Repetition is the most important. Placement vs. Power Good shooting technique

Speed of play Ball striking Encourage lots of shooting.

Players are divided into groups of three and must work in their given grid. Players on outside of lane each have a ball. Player on the outside plays ball to player in the middle and follows his pass. The player in the middle receives the ball and dribbles to the outside of the player that passed him the ball. Action is repeated on the opposite side. After players understand rotation ball striking is introduced and coach takes the students thru variety of shooting techniques with both the left and right foot. 1. Inside of the foot 2. Laces/sweet spot on the ground 3. Lofting the ball in the air.

U10 Session 7-1

4v4, 5v5, 6v6 Game Normal Soccer Rules No Restrictions Coaches can play goalie if needed


Topic: Tactical Patterns of Play

5v4 or 6v4 to two counter goals. Play always starts from midfield with blue team. Play on half a full sixed field Attacking team plays to big goal if defensive team wins the ball they play to the counter goals. Blue scores in regulation goal. Yellow scores in two counter goals.


Patterns of Play 1. Ball starts at midfielder who passes the ball wide, wide player wall passes with forward before crossing. Red group repeats from the same side. 2. Ball starts at midfielder who passes the ball to a checking forward. Forward one touch passes back to midfielder who plays ball wide. Wide player dribbles down the side line to cross. Remaining make runs in the box to score.

3. Ball starts at midfielder who passes the ball to wide player. Wide player passes to forward who drops to midfielder. Midfielder switches ball to opposite side. Wide left player crosses ball to teammates. 4. Following the passing sequence in the diagram numbered 1-7. Variation: Gradually add defenders as players become more successful.

Game speed patterns of Play Team Shape Principals of attack Speed of Play Pro-Active Runs Thrid Man Runs Support in front of the ball Back to goal play Decision Making


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Topic: Ball Control

2v2 to goal. Coach serves a flighted ball to blue. As soon as the ball is played red is allowed to defend. Switch red and blue roles after 10 minutes. Keep track of goals Variation: When ball is served ball is not allowed to bounce Progress to 3v2 and 3v3. Also should add two wide counter goals for the defending team to score in.

4v4, 5v5, 6v6 Game Normal Soccer Rules No Restrictions Coaches can play goalie if needed

Blue passes to teammate at the top of the box. Blue player at the top of the box must take two touches to finish (one to receive one to shoot). After blue player shoots, the shooter becomes the goal keeper and the red team repeats same pattern. Passer - Shooter - Keeper First team to 10 goals wins. Variation 1: Player must shoot outside of box (or outside of 6, pk spot etc) Variation 2: For advanced teams, teams must pass a flighted ball where team must trap flighted ball before it touches the ground. On second touch, may shoot it from ground. Variation 3: Finishing on a one touch header where pass is tossed from teammate. .

Emphasis on ball control and perfect technique.

Aerial Control and First Touch Objective attacking


Quality of the pass Qualtiy first touch to set up shot. Player focus - Don't forget to play goalie.

6 Players at cones 1-6. Players at Start with a ball. 1. Players dribble around center cone and to teammate at cone one. Player at cone one receives ball and dribbles to player at cone two, etc. 2. Players at cones 1-6 with balls. The pattern is the same, however the ball will be passed from player at cones. player in the middle plays simple one touch back to teammate. 3. Continue thru entire platform, Volley, thigh, chest, headers, etc.

U10 Session 8-1

Topic: Passing – Fast Break Attack

Players are divided into two teams. Teams play 2v2 fast break. To score blue must stop the ball on the red end line. As soon as blue score, they defend as a new pair of reds try to score on opposite end. Variation: To encourage combination play limit touches to 2-3 or alternatively can require that teammates combine with a wall pass or overlap before scoring. No Offside

Teams play 2v2 fast break. To score blue must dribble thru coned goals. As soon as blue score, they defend as a new pair of reds try to score on opposite end. 2. Teams play to target forwards. To score blue must play target foward thru coned goals. No Offisides Players must cross half way line before playing target forward.


Ball Control Dribbling with the outside Passing and Receiving Combination Play Communication

Get forward fast- Speed of Play Combination Play with teammate Transition from Offense to defense and vice versa.

Get forward fast- Speed of Play Combination Play with teammate Transition from Offense to defense and vice versa. Movement and mobility of target forward. Finding the passing lane.


Players are divided into group of three and work through Platform series. Player in the middle stays in the middle for 60 sec. 1. Player in the middle dribbles across area, passes to teammate, runs around and repeats on opposite side. 2. Repeat with opposite foot 3. Limit number of touches to work on long pass. 2-3 touch maximum. 4. Add combo after passing with teammate on the outside, a 1-2 wall pass, or overlap.

U10 Session 8-2

Topic: Finishing– Crossing and Finishing

Red team plays with red. Blue team plays with blue. Players alternate within their own team. switching roles between crosser and shooter. Start with no goalie. Then add coaches as the goalie enforcing players to keep cross away from coach and on the ground. Add players to play goalie. Variation 1: Add two runners in the box Variation 2: Add a defender in each box.

Goals are no more than 30 yards apart. 4v4 plus 2 neutral players as all time crossers. Teams score by playing the ball wide to neutral players and receiving a bang goo cut back pass to score. Only neutral players are allowed in the crossing channels. Neutral players cannot play to other neutral player Switch neutral players throughout game. Variation 1: Offense can enter neutral zone if the ball is played wide and the player makes an overlapping run Variation 2: Teams can score in the run of play for 1 point and 3 points off a bang goo.

4v4 or 6v6 depending on number or players/field space Normal Soccer Rules No restrictions

Placement vs. Power Keep it low

Quality of the cross Timing of the run Speed of Play Placement vs. Power

Speed of Play Timing and runs in the box Angle of support

Encourage Bang-Goo and other crossing/finishing opportunities

Two even teams Blue passes to blue and joins blue finishing line red passes to red. Progress to finishing on one touch. Competition, first team to score 10 wins. Variation: Can place flags in the corners of the goal to emphasize finishing in the corner. Variation 2: Shot on the fly vs. Shot on the ground.

U10 Session 9-1

Topic: Passing and Receiving – Team Shape

4v4 plus 1 neutral Teams can only score by passing to their sweeper behind the end zone. Team must maintain possession in order to score. If possession is lost, teams must regain possession pass back to sweeper in neutral zone and build attack again. Switch sweeper in neutral zone every 5 minutes. Gradually build toward no restrictions.

6v6 Normal Soccer Rules. No Restrictions

Movement off the ball Support Play KISS (keep it simple silly!) passing Quality passing Communication Speed of Play

Quality of Pass Support Play Communication Angles of Support Creating Width

Team Shape Principals of attack Support Play Speed of Play

Team Shape Principals of Attack

Players are divided into two teams –Smash Ball 1. Warm Up with the players passing with one ball within their team 2. Competition - Each team has one ball and must use ONLY that ball the whole game. To start the game the blue team plays with their ball with their feet and they try to connect as many passes as possible. The red team plays with the ball in their hands. To prevent the blue team from connecting passes the red team must use their ball and Smash the blue team's ball. If the red teams "smashes" the blue teams ball, it is a switch-a -roo. Meaning, Red team now tries to connect passes on the ground using only their feet. Blue team can now use their hands to try and smash the other ball. If the ball goes out of bound, it is a switch-a-roo Defending team cannot interrupt play with their body/ft. Only the opposite ball causes switch-a-roo

U10 Session 9-2

5v4 or 6v4 Play on half a full sixed field Attacking team plays to Counter Goals if defensive team wins the ball they play to big goal All restarts go to blue on either a goal kick, throw in, keeper possession, etc. Variation: Blue must drop pass to keeper and maintain possession before scoring Variation: Must switch the ball twice before scoring

Topic: Possession

1. Two team of 5 pass play keep away. Point are scored by successfully dribbling the ball into one of the four squares. - When point is scored, possession is restarted by opposition. 2. Points are square by passing the ball into square to teammate. 3. Point is scored by dribbling into square then successfully passing out of square to team. 2. Short Short Long 3. Through Balls Must be played through opposite team. 4. Square Dance - Race to 10 - Teams earn point by entering and exiting square to earn point for team. First to 10 wins.

1. Two team of 5 play directionally. - When point is scored, possession is restarted by opposition. 2. Goal Keeper and Neutral players may be added.


1. Quality of Pass, proper technique 2. Technique of pass over distance, flighted, bent, driven, etc. 3. Movement off the ball, searching for passing lanes.

1. Team Shape 2. Recognizing when to change the point of attack. 3. Movement off the ball, "showing for the ball"

1. Team Shape. Width, Depth, Height. 2. Recognizing when to change the point of attack. 3. Movement off the ball, "showing for the ball"


1. Two team of 5 pass and move throughout field of play. 2. Short Short Long 3. Through Balls Must be played through opposite team. 4. Square Dance - Race to 10 - Teams earn point by entering and exiting square with ball to earn point for team. First to 10 wins.

U10 Session 10-1

Topic: Finishing

Red plays long ball to opposite red who one touches back to teammate. When the original red receives the ball that player tries to beat his teammate 1v1 to goal. Players switch sides after each shot.

2v2 Fast Break attack Red try to score. After shooting they become new defending team as 2 new blues attack opposite goal. First team to 10 wins. Variation: Whoever shoots the ball is off to create a 2v1 situation Variation 2: Players must combine before scoring Variation 3: Players must score off a one touch.


Quality Pass and 1st touch Angle of Approach Placement vs. Power

Quality Pass and 1st touch Positive touch to set up for shot 1v1 Skills

Speed of Play Communication Group Attacking Objective Play (score as fast as possible...limit drop passes)


Red passes across to red teammate who wall passes back to teammate to set up for a shot. Players can take 2 touches. As players understand rotation and are becoming more and more successful switch to 1 touch. Left Foot. Move the balls to the opposite side to repeat exercise on the left foot. Start with no goalies and gradually work them in. Can have the players score by hitting nothing but net.

U10 Session 10-2

9-10 Year Stages of Learning At this stage, the structure (but not the content) of the training sessions will be similar to that of older players. The main component of the training session will be technical. It is sensible at this age to develop technique and basic tactical understanding. Children’s capacity to solve problems increases significantly. Therefore players will begin working on basic and dynamic tactical scenarios. At this stage, players are pre-pubescent and have important physical limitations in terms of strength and endurance.

Appendix B* Stages of Learning

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