u9-u10 Training Objectives

Game:7v7; two 25-minute halves; 40’ x 60’ field; 6’ x 8’ goals. No scores recorded.

Playing Time:

As equal as possible with rotations to all positions.

Every player should play every position during the season.

As at every level, practice = play.

Formation:3-3-1.

Practice Time:Two times per week, which includes games (1 hour, 15 minutes maximum)

Objectives:Skill development, basic principles of play, fun.

Technical:Focus on developing individual technique. 75% of practice should be spent on technique.

• Dribbling: Encourage risk taking, ball juggling; mastery of ball – left and right foot. Speed, turning and sole of foot.

• Receiving: Control and receiving pass heavily emphasized and correct surface.

• Shooting: Proper striking technique.

• Passing: Proper technique- laces, inside, outside; short and long. Control body shape and direction.

• Heading: Self serve – partner serves. Proper technique.

• Tackling: Proper technique.

Goalkeeping:

Teach basic skills.

Tactical:

Teach basic principles of play. Play variety of positions

– develop an awareness/complete player. Promote attacking soccer.

Attacking:1 v 1; encourage flair and risk taking.

Defending: Learn depth and cover as well as width

Small Sided Games: Play 2v1, 2v2, 2v3, 3v3.