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Coaches Corner

This page was last updated on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 04:35 PM

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for the U6, U8, U10, U12, Over 12 Players & Goalkeepers

IMPORTANT COACHING MESSAGES (as of 10/28/2007)

For additional Coaching Activities for U6, U8, & U10 Teams go to SoccerActivities.com

Skill Games

Here are some activities that coaches can use to Build Skills through Games

Passing

Passing allows a team to keep possession of the ball. A coach needs to explain to their players that accurate passing is more important than just kicking the ball in one direction. Kicking with the inside of the foot is the most accurate way for a player at this age to pass. The best passes to focus on are simple passes on the ground, to the teammate’s feet.

	When passing, the player's shoulders should be over the ball, and he should follow his passing foot through to the target
	When receiving a pass, the player should watch the ball into his possession
	When making a pass, the player should watch the ball into the receiver's possession

Keep Away Circle:

	Players pair up and stand across from each other around a circle of cones
	One player or coach stands inside the circle and tries to intercept passes made between the players
	Passes made between the players count as goals
	Change the players in the circle after a pass is intercepted or after a short time

Cone Game:

	Players pair up and stand across from each other around a circle
	Set up 6 or 8 cones in the middle of the circle as targets
	Players try to knock over the cones in the middle with accurate passes

Triangle Pass:

	Set up a three player triangle
	Each group has one ball
	Players try to pass around the triangle shape
	Make sure they reverse the direction of the passes from time to time
	After a certain level of proficiency is reached, add a defender to try and intercept the passes

Four Corner Pass:

	Set up a 10 yd. x 10 yd. grid with cones at each of the corners
	Four players work with one ball, one on each side of the grid
	A fifth player defends inside the grid
	Players may only run on their sides of the grid between the cones
	They then attempt to pass the ball across the grid
	Change the middle defender frequently.

Star Wars: This classic game is very exciting for younger players

	Set up a 10 yd. x 20 yd. grid
	Have all players line up at one end prepared to run to the other end
	The coach or player stands just outside the grid with several balls at the ready
	On command the players attempt to run to the end-line while evading balls kicked at them by the coach
	All shots should be kept below waist level
	Players hit by shooting balls become additional shooters until only one player is left

Basic Passing:

	Split the team up into partners, giving each pair a ball
	Have the players pass and trap the ball, while you evaluate their skill
	Later, introduce one touch control passing.

Wall Pass:

	Divide the team into pairs
	Each pair needs one ball and one cone
	The first player passes the ball to the second and then runs past the cone (as if it were a defender)
	This first player then receives the pass on the other side of the cone
	Change roles frequently

Passing Through the Gap:

	Partners are required, with one ball and two cones for each pair Set the cones up about two feet away from one another (moving them closer as accuracy improves)
	Have the players pass back and forth to one another, making sure that the ball goes between the two cones
	Develop a scoring system

Two against One:

	For this game, use a goal keeper and two attackers
	Set up a goal with cones, and require the pair to pass the ball at least three times before taking a shot
	Change positions frequently

Return Passing:

	Divide the team into pairs, giving each pair one ball and two cones
	One player will initiate passes, the other will return them
	The player making the pass will pass alternately to one of the two cones, where the other player will run to make the return pass
	Reverse the roles often.

Monkey in the Middle:

	Form a circle using all of the players, except for three, who will go in the middle
	The players on the outside pass the ball to one another, trying to keep it away from the monkeys
	When a monkey gets the ball, he switches places with the player who last touched the ball
	The players on the circle may not pass to players directly next to them