Organization:

Area: 15y x 15y

Set up a large goal and two rows of six large cones about 12 yards from the goalposts. Players dribble through the cones, turn, and then shoot at the goal. The shooter then becomes the goalkeeper.

Variation: Players run with the ball along the cone line, then turn and shoot.

 Focus Points:

• Dribbling Technique

• Shooting Technique 

• Goalkeeping: use hands. 

Organization:

Area: 20y x 12y

Create a center zone five yards wide. Place three small goals on each end line. One or two players (sharks) start in the center zone. The sharks cannot leave the zone. Three or four minnows try to dribble past the sharks. After going past, they pass the ball right away into one of the three small goals. After they pass, the next turn starts.When a minnow loses the ball, he/she becomes a shark.

Variation: The shark gets one point for each time they steal a ball. When they get four points, they become minnows and pick new sharks.

Focus Points:

• Passing technique

• Receiving technique

• Dribbling technique

Organization:

Area: 20y x 12y

Set up a short, wide field with three or four small goals on each side. The balls can start on either side of the field, and the 1v1s start with a pass across to the attacker. Two or three 1v1 games are played at the same time.

Game: Players keep track of the number of goals they score. Also keep team scores.

Coaching Points:

Attacker:

• Receive the ball  properly; close or further from foot, depending on the distance to the incoming defender.  

• Make speed, dribble with laces or outside foot.

• Look over the ball when dribbling or use peripheral vision. 

• When you get closer to the defender, keep the ball closer to your foot

• Make your move at the right moment. Not too far away or too close to the defender.  

• Explode after the move. 

• Change direction.

• Look out for other players on the field. No collisions.

Defender:

• Approach the attacker quickly, slow down when getting close.

• Stand in an angled position, low in the knees, elbows bent.

• Move feet quickly with little steps and force the attacker to the sideline.

• Win the ball back at the right moment.  

• Explode after winning the ball and score as quickly as possible. 

Organization:

Area: 20y x 15y

Two teams of three or four try to score on the small goals. When the ball is played over the sideline or endline, players can dribble or pass the ball back in.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points:

• Transition from attack to defense.

• Make the field big when your team has the ball.

• Playing in combination.