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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 1

Topic: Dribbling to beat an opponent

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Pattern Dribble (10 Touches:) • Technique of Dribbling: Head Up and
• Each player with a soccer ball. Eyes on the ball, Surface of the Foot to
• All patterns will be completed with both feet. use, Surface of the ball to strike, Distance
1. Touch the ball with the outside of the foot then the of touch, Change of Direction, Balance
inside of the foot (favorite foot first.) and Acceleration (Change of Pace)
2. Inside left to inside right then roll the ball from the
Technical left to the right (with the bottom of the foot or toe
Warm-up roll.)
• Repeat starting with inside right to inside left then
roll the ball from the right to the left (with the bottom
of the foot or toe roll.)

Ball Mastery: • Technique of Dribbling

10 yards from outside to central cone and back

1. Inside-Outside (same foot)

2. Inside-Outside-Inside-Outside (pattern 1 from
above)
Activity 1 3. Inside-Inside-Roll (pattern 2 from above)
4. Laces-Laces-Circle (pattern 3 from above)

1v1 Compass: • Technique of Dribbling

15 yard box • Technique of Receiving: Get in line with the flight
of the ball, Eyes on the Ball, Head Still, Surface
selection of the body, Surface selection of the ball
• Red Player will pass to the White player to impact, Relax body on impact, first touch in the
• Player with the ball will take on the passer and go beyond intended direction and away from pressure.
the cone for a point. (Review the technique of passing if it is having a
• 1v1 rounds will alternate a (north to south then west to negative impact on the start of the activity)
Activity 2 • Principles of play
east) o Penetration
• Service alternates each round (Red serves White then o Improvisation
White serves Red)

3v3, 4v4 or 5v5:

• Technique of Dribbling and Receiving
In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on • Principles of play
o Penetration
Conditioned
gym size and number of participants), play the game. o Support
o Mobility
Game Coach will determine if goalkeepers will be used. o Width
o Improvisation

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 1

Topic: Goalkeeping Footwork , Quickness and Ball Handling

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Shuffle and Catch: Catching
• GK’s start shuffling in and out of each other within • Catch the ball with a
the practice box while bouncing a ball on the ground,
“Diamond”, “Contour”, or Close
when coach yells out:
o Scoop – Players will place their ball on the floor and W” hand position on any ball
go and scoop another ball chest height and above (formed
Technical o Basket – Players will toss the ball and basket catch it by thumbs and index fingers
Warm-up o Players will toss the ball high, jump and catch the • For low balls have hands
ball together with fingers pointing
• Version 2: The GK’s quickly find a partner and either
serve them a high ball & switch balls, or roll a ball to
towards the ground (pinky’s
the left or right of a partner to scoop it up, switching together like a shovel scooping
balls again into the body
Quick Hands & Shuffle: • Move quickly into set position
• Place 2 cones about 1-2 yards apart, two • Body w eight on the balls of
GK’s near the cones each with a soccer ball in feet
hand • Get in line with the ball
• At coach’s command the GK’s will toss or roll • Head still with eyes on the ball
Activity 1 the ball and the GK’s will shuffle laterally to • Handling technique (Contour,
catch or scoop the ball Basket & Scoop)
• Change services: roll, drops, mid high and
high

Quick Shuffle: • Move quickly into set position

• Place the GK between 2 cones about 2 yards • Body w eight on the balls of
apart feet
• Two servers in front of each cone will vary • Get in line with the ball
the service, one will toss a mid-high/high ball • Head still with eyes on the ball
Activity 2 the other will bounce or roll the ball the GK’s • Handling technique (Contour,
will shuffle laterally to catch or scoop the ball Basket & Scoop)
• Change services: roll, drops, mid high and
high

Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5

- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 2

Topic: Lateral Touches

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Diamond Dribbling (10 Touches:) • Technique of Dribbling: head Up but
Place 4 cones in a diamond shape about 2 yards apart from Eyes on the ball, Surface of the Foot to
each other. use, Surface of the ball to strike,
• Each player with a soccer ball. Distance of touch, Change of Direction
• Players will try to push the ball to the next cone with the
outside of their foot and stop it with the inside (1 touch to
Technical push and 1 touch to stop). Now switch directions.
• 2nd pattern: little touch from right foot to left, little touch
Warm-up from left foot to right, big roll with right foot across the
body and to the next cone.
• Repeat starting with the left foot.

1v1 to Small Goal: • Technique of Dribbling

• In a 15Wx25L yard grid play 1v1 to score in the • Principles of play
opponent’s goal by dribbling through the goal o Penetration
• The defending team has all the balls. The o Improvisation
defender passes to the attacker(s) to start the
game. If defender gets ball, he/she can score
Activity 1 • Give bonus points for a team scoring after
performing the INSIDE-OUTSIDE or TOUCH-
TOUCH-ROLL past the opponent.

2v2 to Small Goal: • Technique of Dribbling

• Technique of Passing: Accuracy, Pace,
• In a 15Wx25L yard grid play 2v2 to score in the Weight, Position of the non kicking foot,
opponent’s goals by dribbling through the goal. Surface of the Foot to strike with, Surface of
• The defending team has all the balls. The the ball to strike, Eyes on the ball, Head Still
and Follow Through.
defender passes to the attacker(s) to start the • Technique of Receiving: Get in line with the
game. If defender gets ball, he/she can score flight of the ball, Eyes on the Ball, Head Still,
Activity 2 • Give bonus points for a team scoring after Surface selection of the body, Surface selection
of the ball to impact, Relax body on impact,
performing the INSIDE-OUTSIDE or TOUCH- first touch in the intended direction and away
TOUCH-ROLL past the opponent. from pressure
• Attackers have 3 attempts (balls) to score.
• Principles of play
o Penetration
o Support
o Improvisation
3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 to Goal:
• In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on gym • Techniques of Dribbling, Passing & Receiving
• Principles of play
size and number of participants), play the game o Penetration
Conditioned o Support
• Coach will determine if goal keepers will be used.
Game o Mobility
o Width
o Improvisation

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 2

Topic: Quick & Soft-Hands

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Touch the Ball and Catch1: • Keep the eyes on the ball
• Place a server with a soccer ball about 3 - 4 • Keep the hands behind the
yards away ball
• Have a GK standing with a ball on the
ground one yard in front of him/her. The GK
• Head still with eyes on the
Technical steps forward, tags the ball then they get in ball
Warm-up ready position. The server will toss the ball • Handling technique ( One
about chest-head height hand catch- Soft hand)
• The GK will catch the ball, toss it back and
repeat the sequence again
• Repeat this ten times and switch
Touch the ball and Catch 2: • Keep the eyes on the ball
• Place a server with a soccer ball about 3 - 4 • Keep the hands behind the
yards away
• Have a GK standing with a ball in either side on
ball
top of a cone. • Head still with eyes on the
Activity 1
• Have the GK touch a ball with one hand. The ball
server will toss the ball about chest-head height • Handling technique (One
• The GK will catch the ball with one hand (right
hand catch- Soft hand)
only, left only), toss it back and repeat the
sequence with the other hand
• Repeat this ten times and switch

Two Catches: • Keep the eyes on the ball

• Place two servers about 3 - 5 yards • Keep the hands behind the
away. One server will be on his knees to ball
roll or bounce the ball. The other server • Head still with eyes on the
will be standing to toss the ball chest- ball
Activity 2
head height • Handling technique
• GK will catch the ball and toss it back (Diamond, Basket and Scoop)
then scoop the next one and bowl it back
• Repeat this ten times and switch

Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5

- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 3

Topic: 1v1's and 2v1's

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Pattern Dribble (14 Touches:) • Technique of Dribbling: Head Up
• Each player with a soccer ball. and Eyes on the ball, Surface of the
• All patterns will be completed with both feet. Foot to use, Surface of the ball to
1. Touch the ball with the outside of the foot then the strike, Distance of touch, Change of
inside of the foot (favorite foot first.) Direction
2. Inside left to inside right then roll the ball from the
Technical left to the right (with the bottom of the foot or toe roll.)
Warm-up • Repeat starting with inside right to inside left then roll
the ball from the right to the left (with the bottom of
the foot or toe roll.)
3. Laces of right foot, push the ball forward twice then
draw a circle around the ball with the right big toe.
• Repeat with the laces of the left foot.

1v1 to 2 goals and a counter goal: • Technique of Dribbling

• Principles of play
• In a 15Wx25L yard grid play 1v1. Make two o Penetration
teams as shown in the graphic o Improvisation
• A dribbler enters the grid to score by
dribbling through one of the two red goals
Activity 1 protected by the defender
• As soon as the dribbler scores, he/she
becomes the defender and the next dribbler
comes in
• When the defender gets the ball, he/she
score dribbling through the counter goal
2v1to 2 goals and a counter goal: • Technique of Dribbling
• Techniques of Passing: Accuracy, Pace,
• In a 15Wx25L yards grid play 2v1. Make two Weight, Position of the non kicking foot,
teams as shown in the graphic Surface of the Foot to strike with, Surface of
the ball to strike, Eyes on the ball, Head Still
• A dribbler and his partner enters the grid to and Follow Through.
score by dribbling through one of the two red • Technique of Receiving: Get in line with the
flight of the ball, Eyes on the Ball, Head Still,
Activity 2 goals protected by the defender Surface selection of the body, Surface selection
•The players who dribbles the ball through of the ball to impact, Relax body on impact,
the goal becomes the defender and a new first touch in the intended direction and away
from pressure
attacking team comes in
• When the defender gets the ball, he/she • Principles of play
o Penetration
scores by dribbling through the counter goal o Support
o Improvisation
3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 to Goal:
• In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on gym • Technique: dribbling, passing and receiving
• Principles of play
size and number of participants), play the game o Penetration
Conditioned o Support
• Coach will determine if goal keepers will be used.
Game o Mobility
o Width
o Improvisation

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 3

Topic: Goalkeeping Footwork and Handling

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

On Your Knees Catching: • Keep the eyes on the ball
• The goalkeeper starts on their knees • Keep the hands behind the
• The server throws or volleys the ball ball
into the goalkeeper between the cones • Head still with eyes on the
Technical • The goalkeeper catches the ball and ball
Warm-up then drops the ball to either side • Handling technique
Services: (Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
• On the ground, bouncing, or from the
hands

Turn, Set & Catch: • Move quickly into set

• Set up two cones about 3 yards apart. Place position
a GK near a one cone facing the cone • Body weight on the balls of
sideways feet, hands in ready position
• When server calls “turn” the GK has to turn,
• Get in line with the ball
Activity 1 get set and save the shot or service
• GK then faces the opposite side cone,
• Head still with eyes on the
repeat ball
• Rotate after 8 serves • Handling technique
Services: (Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
• On the ground, bouncing, mid-height
GK in the Middle: • Move quickly into set a
• Place 3 GKs in a line about 8-10 yards apart, position
the GK in the middle is in between two cones • Body weight on the balls of
about 6 yards apart
feet, hands in ready position
• The GKs at each end has a few balls. One GK
• Get in line with the ball
Activity 2 will shoot at the middle GK, he/she will catch
or make a save and turn, set and catch the • Head still with eyes on the
next service ball
• Rotate after 8 serves • Handling technique
Services: (Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
• On the ground, bouncing, mid-height
Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5
- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 4

Topic: Conditioned Games

After a brief warm up play the following conditioned games

DESCRIPTION DIAGRAM Coaching Points
GAME 1  Technique of Dribbling, Passing,
3v3 or 4v4 to Six Goals: Receiving & Shooting
In a 20Wx25L yard grid.  Principles of play
Play a 3v3 or 4v4 game with three goals on o Penetration
each end line. If a players performs a Circle o Support
Take or a Fake and take a beats his/her o Mobility
opponent and scores gets 100 bonus o Width
o Improvisation

GAME 2  Technique of Dribbling, Passing

Amount of Passes = Amount of Points: Receiving & Shooting
In a 20Wx25L yard grid.  Principles of play
Play a 3v3 or 4v4 game with one goal on o Penetration
each end line. The players will try to connect o Support
as many passes as they can before they can o Mobility
pass the soccer ball through the goal. o Width
ie: If a team completes 3 passes and scores o Improvisation
their goal, it will be worth 4 points.

GAME 3  Technique of Dribbling, Passing

One Touch Finish Receiving & Shooting
In a 20Wx25L yard grid.  Principles of play
Play a 3v3 or 4v4 game with one goal on o Penetration
each end line. o Support
Scoring: All goals must be scored by one o Mobility
touch only. o Width
o Improvisation

4v4:  Technique of Dribbling, Passing

In a 20Wx25L yards grid. Receiving & Shooting
 Play the game  Principles of play
 Coach will determine if goal keepers will be o Penetration
used. o Support
o Mobility
o Width
o Improvisation
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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 4

Topic: Goalkeeping Footwork, Ball Handling and Angle Play

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

4 Cones: • Keep the eyes on the ball
• GK is standing in between 2 cones. Place 4 • Get into line with the ball
markers in a half circle about 3 yards away from
the central cones. Markers are numbers 1-4
• Keep the hands behind the
• GK must run to touch a marker, shuffle back to ball
Technical get set in front of the two cones and catch the • Head still with eyes on the
Warm-up serve ball
• Server then shouts out a new number
• Handling technique
• Rotate after 8 serves
Services: (Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
• On the ground, Bouncing, mid-height

5 Cones: • Move quickly to get the ball

• Place the GK with the cones set up as the • Move quickly into set position
graphic show. Place one ball on top of a • Body weight on the balls of
cone feet, hands in ready position
• GK must run pick up the soccer ball, shuffle • Get in line with the ball
Activity 1 and place the soccer ball on the next cone • Head still with eyes on the ball
• Shuffle back around the cone, get set and • Handling technique
catch the service (Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
• Server then shouts out GO!
• Rotate after finishing all the cones

Get in Line: • Move quickly into set a

• Servers are numbered 1 through 3 position
• Coach will call out a number and that • Body weight on the balls
server serves to the GK of feet, hands in ready
Activity 2
• Servers are aiming from the knees and position
up • Get in line with the ball
• Rotate after 8 serves • Head still with eyes on the
Services: ball
• On the ground, Bouncing, mid-hight • Handling technique
(Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5
- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 5

Topic: When to Dribble and When to Pass

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Diamond Dribbling (10 Touches:) • Head Up and Eyes on the ball, Surface of
Place 4 cones in a diamond shape about 2 yards apart from the Foot to use, Surface of the ball to
each other. strike, Distance of touch, Change of
• Each player with a soccer ball. Direction, Balance and Acceleration
• 1st pattern: push the ball to the next cone with the outside of (Change of Pace)
their foot and stop it with the inside (1 touch to push and 1
touch to stop). Now switch directions.
Technical • 2nd pattern: little touch from right foot to left, little touch from
Warm-up left foot to right, big roll with right foot across the body and to
the next cone.
• Repeat starting with the left foot.
• Start by drawing a circle around the ball with your left big toe
then push the ball with the outside of the right foot to the next
cone.
• Repeat starting with a circle with the right big toe.

Dribble, Pass & Receive: • Technique of Dribbling

• Technique of Passing: Accuracy, Pace,
10 yards from outside to central cone, Weight, Position of the non kicking foot,
• Groups of 3. Each player attacks the mannequin Surface of the Foot to strike with, Surface of
(substitute coach or cone) in the middle, the ball to strike, Eyes on the ball, Head Still
connects a pass to the far side, and follows the and Follow Through.
• Technique of Receiving: Get in line with the
pass to the far side flight of the ball, Eyes on the Ball, Head Still,
Activity 1 • Upon receiving a pass, the player again takes on Surface selection of the body, Surface
the mannequin in the middle selection of the ball to impact, Relax body on
impact, first touch in the intended direction
• Dribble straight at the mannequin. Have a and away from pressure
move in mind prior to starting your dribble
• The Moves are the Inside Step Take, Circle Take
or Fake Circle Take.
2v1 or 2v2 to 4 Goals: • Technique of Dribbling, Passing &
In a 15Wx20L yard grid with 2 goals on each end Receiving
line (at least 2 fields will be needed) • Principles of play:
• Coach plays the ball into one team. 2 players o Penetration
o Support
from that side attack against 1 or 2 from the other
o Improvisation
side.
Activity 2 • Before playing the ball in, the coaches
determines if it will be 2v2 or 2v1.
• Players will play for 2-3 balls depending on the
numbers of participants, or one goal.
• If a player can perform a move before scoring,
10 bonus points.
• Technique of Dribbling, Passing &
3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 to Goal:
Receiving
• In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on gym size and • Principles of play:
number of participants), play the game o Penetration
Conditioned • Coach will determine if goal keepers will be used. o Support
Game o Mobility
o Width
o Improvisation

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 5

Topic: Goalkeeping Footwork , Quickness and Ball Handling

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Triangle Catching: • Move quickly into set position
• Make a triangle about 4 yards wide and • Body weight on the balls of
place a GK in each side of the triangle feet, hands in a ready position
• GK’s receive from the server they are • Get in line with the ball
• Head still with eyes on the ball
Technical facing between knees and chest
• Handling technique
Warm-up • GK’s then rotate to their left and receive
(Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
from the next server
• Rotate GK’s and servers after a set time
Services:
On the ground, Bouncing, mid-height
Go Fwd., Set Catch & Switch: • Keep the eyes on the ball
• Place 2-3 GKs per station. Squares are 3-4 • Get into line with the ball
yards as shown. Have 1 server per station • Keep the hands behind the ball
• The GK moves from the back line of cones • Head still with eyes on the ball
to the front line between the cones and • Handling technique (Diamond,
Activity 1 gets into a set position to catch the ball. Basket & Scoop)
Then the GKs move back to the back line • Come forward to save the shot,
Variation: GK’s will shuffle backwards and don’t wait for the shot to come
to you
then sideways toward the other station

Get to the Goal. Set & Catch: • Move quickly into set
• Set up a 3-4 yard square with servers on three position
sides of the square. GK starts in middle of the
square. • Body weight on the balls
• Servers are numbered 1 through 3 of feet, hands in a ready
• When coach calls out a number, the GK must position
Activity 2 move to that side of the square to receive from • Get in line with the ball
that server
• Coach then shouts out a new number • Head still with eyes on the
• Rotate after 8 serves ball
Services: • Handling technique
• On the ground, bouncing, mid-height
(Diamond, Basket & Scoop)
Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5
- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 6

Topic: Turning Back To Go Forward

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Pattern Dribble (20 Touches:) • Head Up and Eyes on the ball,
• Each player with a soccer ball. Surface of the Foot to use, Surface of
• All patterns will be completed with both feet.
the ball to strike, Distance of touch,
1. Touch the ball with the outside of the foot then the inside of
the foot (favorite foot first.) Change of Direction
2. Push the ball twice with the laces then draw a circle around
the ball with the big toe.
Technical 3. Inside left to inside right then roll the ball from the left to the
Warm-up right (with the bottom of the foot or toe roll.)
4. Inside right to inside left then roll the ball from the right to
the left (with the bottom of the foot or toe roll.)
5. Drag the ball with the bottom of the right foot, touch it
behind the left foot with the inside of the right and then
(forward with the left foot) stop it with the left.
6. Now repeat with left foot.

Turns: • Technique of Dribbling

• Technique of Turning:
• Players will be dribbling in an open space o Drag back turn: right foot-look over your right
• Coach will introduce one new turn at a time: shoulder, place the sole of right foot on top of the ball,
1. Drag back Turn pull the ball back behind you while turning to the right.
Begin to dribble with the left foot (left foot-look left, left
2. Outside of the Foot Turn (Hook) sole, turn left, take right)
3. Inside of the Foot Turn (Cut) o Hook Turn: right foot-look over right shoulder, step so
the ball is to the right of your right foot, at the same time,
• Players can then perform them on other players, or
wrap the outside of your right foot around the ball while
Activity 1 against the coach who will be walking amongst the players. turning back to the right (left foot-left shoulder, step left
of ball, wrap outside of left while turning left)
o Cut Turn: right foot- look over your left shoulder, step
so the ball is outside of your left foot, while spinning to
the left on your left foot, wrap your right foot around the
ball to cut the ball behind you while turning to the right.
Begin to dribble with the left foot (left foot-look right, ball
outside right foot, spin on right foot, wrap left foot
around the ball)

1v1 Running and Turning: • Technique of Dribbling and Turning

• In a 8Wx12L yard grid divided into two boxes of • Principles of play:
4x6 yards each with goals on one side o Penetration
• The Dribbler starts RWB (Running with the Ball) o Improvisation
• In order to score, the dribbler needs to perform a
turn in the second box (orange cones.) After the
Activity 2 turn, the player can score in either of the two yellow
goals. After all the Red team players have attacked,
allow the White team to start with the ball.
• Teams keep score.

• Technique of Dribbling, Passing &

3v3, 4v4 or 5v5:
Receiving
In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on gym size and • Principles of play
number of participants), play the game. o Penetration
Conditioned • Coach will determine if goal keepers will be used. o Support
Game o Mobility
o Width
o Improvisation

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 6

Topic: Goalkeeping High Ball Catching, Boxing and Tipping

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Tipping and Boxing 1: •Keep your eyes on the ball
• Put 3 GKs inside a 5v5 square • Use the flat part of the fist
• Have them keep the ball in the air by: • Make contact with the
o Volleying the ball with the fingertips lower part of the ball
Technical o Volleying the ball with the hands • Follow through
Warm-up o Using the fists right & left • When tipping use your
o Using two fists together fingertips to volley the ball

Tipping and Boxing 3: • Take off on one foot, driving the

other knee up for height and
• Place the GKs in between two cones
protection
or the goal with 3 servers as shown in • Keep your eyes on the ball
the graphic • Use the flat part of the fist
• GK is set. At coach’s command the • Make contact with the lower part
Activity 1 of the ball
server will toss the ball and the GK will
• Follow through
run, jump and Box the ball • When tipping use your fingertips
to volley the ball

Jump, Box & Clear: • Take off on one foot,

• Place two GK’s with to player next to them driving the other knee up
as shown in the graphic for height and protection
• Have the servers toss the ball for GK to
punch it back:
• Keep your eyes on the ball
Activity 2 o Two Fist
• Use the flat part of the fist
o Right fist • Make contact with the
o Left fist lower part of the ball
• Follow through

Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5

- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 7

Topic: Passing and Receiving

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Pattern Dribble Relay (17 Touches:) - Start by introducing Drag- Touch- • Head Up and Eyes on the ball,
Take
• Drag the ball with the bottom of the right foot, touch it behind the
Surface of the Foot to use, Surface of
left foot with the inside of the right and then (forward with the left foot) the ball to strike, Distance of touch,
stop it with the left. Now repeat with left foot. Change of Direction, Balance and
Players start on opposite ends and to the left of the goal.
Acceleration (Change of Pace)
• All patterns will be completed with both feet on the way to each cone
except for drag-touch-take; only 1 to change direction.
Technical • Once the player has turned at the last cone, he/she will shoot on the
Warm-up mini goal.
• Pattern: outside-inside, outside-inside, touch-touch-roll, touch-touch-
roll, laces-laces-circle, laces-laces-circle-drag-touch take (finish with
shot)
• Coaches choice - teammate can either start once the player in front
has shot or has made it to the second cone.
• after the shot, collect your ball and return to either starting point
(coach's choice)

2v1 to 4 Goals: • Technique of Dribbling

• Technique of Passing: Accuracy, Pace, Weight,
• The playing area is 15Wx 25L yard grid and 2 goals
Position of the non kicking foot, Surface of the
on each end-line (coach may need to adjust field sizes Foot to strike with, Surface of the ball to strike,
based on gym size and number of participants.) Eyes on the ball, Head Still and Follow Through.
• The game starts with the coach serving a ball to 1 • Technique of Receiving: Get in line with the
flight of the ball, Eyes on the Ball, Head Still,
team or the other. Surface selection of the body, Surface selection
Activity 1 • The team who gets the serve can have 2 players and of the ball to impact, Relax body on impact, first
the other team only gets 1. touch in the intended direction and away from
• All restarts will be from the coach serving in a new pressure
ball (restarts do not have to go to the Red) • Principles of play
• Same players remain on the field until 2 goals are o Penetration
scored by one team or 1 minutes. o Support
o Improvisation

2v2 to 4 Goals: • Technique of Dribbling, Passing &

• The playing area is 15Wx 25L yard grid and 2 goals on Receiving
each end-line (coach may need to adjust field sizes based • Principles of play
on gym size and number of participants.) o Penetration
• The game starts with the red team passing to the yellow o Support
team. o Improvisation
• All restarts will be determined prior to the game by the
Activity 2 coach.
• Play a game to 4 goals or 2 minutes.

• Technique of Dribbling, Passing &

3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 to Goal: Receiving
• In a 20WX25L yard field (coach may need to adjust field sizes based on gym size and • Principles of play
number of participants), play the game o Penetration
o Support
Conditioned • Coach will determine if goal keepers will be used. o Mobility
Game o Width
o Improvisation

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 Training Centers Interactive Lesson Plan

Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 7

Topic: Goalkeeping Distribution

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Hand Distribution: • Bowl: step with opposite foot to distribute,
fingertips low to the ground, release the
• Have 2 GKs standing in front of 2 cones 6 ball low, and follow through
yards apart opposite each other as shown
• The GK with the ball rolls the ball to the • Baseball: step with opposite foot to
distribute, ball is up near ear, body bends
opposite GK lower, follow through with pointer and
Technical
• GK receiving the ball scoops the ball and middle finger
Warm-up
then rolls the ball back to the opposite GK • Sling: stance begins sideways on, pin ball
• Progress to Baseball throw and Sling throw against forearm, step with opposite foot to
distribute, elbow is locked with arm coming
straight over the top, follow through by
squaring up shoulders to target

Accuracy and Competition: • Head up to make sure target is

• Place 2 cones about 15 yards apart and a GK open
behind each cone as shown • Place ball in one hand with body
• Each GK takes turns throwing the ball to try turned so that the ball is behind
to and hit the opposite cone: • Step forward with opposite foot
that the ball is in
Activity 1 o Bowl: 1 Point
o Baseball throw, one bounce: 10 pts • Technique of Bowling, Baseball
and Sling throws
o For a sling throw you will need to set the
cones further apart: 50pts

Save and Distribute: • Head up to make sure target is

• Place 2 cones about 15 yards apart and a GK open
behind each cone as shown • Place ball in one hand with
• Each GK takes turns throwing the ball to try body turned so that the ball is
to and hit the opposite cone: behind
Activity 2 • GK saves a shot from the central shooter and • Step forward with opposite foot
then distributes to the left. GK makes another that the ball is in
save from central shooter and distributes to • Technique of Bowling, Baseball
right side. and Sling throws
• Progress from Bowl, to Baseball, to Sling
throw
Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5
• Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
teammates and use proper hand distribution after a save is made.
Game • Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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 Training Centers Interactive Lesson Plan

Season: Winter 2017 Program: TDC Week: 8

Topic: Soccer Tournament

Play a tournament by dividing the players into teams. You can play a 4v4 or 5v5 tournament. Games will last 10
minutes with a 2 minute break in between
DESCRIPTION DIAGRAM
4v4:
 Teams of 4 players each, one being the goalkeeper
 Players will rotate the goalkeeper after a goal is
scored by either team

5v5: (if space allows)

 Teams of 5 players each, one being the goalkeeper
 Players will rotate the goalkeeper after a goal is
scored by either team

Tournament
Teams Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Final Placement
Man Utd
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid
AC Milan
Inter
Liverpool
 Training Centers Interactive Lesson Plan

Season: Winter 2017 Program: Goalkeeping Week: 8

Topic: Goalkeeping Distribution - Passing

Stage Activity Description Diagram Coaching Points

Pass, Set & Catch: • Technique of passing
• One outside server passes the ball into the GK’s • Quick feet
right foot, the GK passes the ball back to the • Reset position facing the ball
server and then turns quickly to handle a shot • Keep the eyes on the ball
made from the central server • Get into line with the ball
Technical • The goalkeeper then sets the ball on the ground • Keep the hands behind the ball
Warm-up and passes to the shooter and moves to the • Diamond catch for high ball
opposite side to receive a pass from the other
wide server (played into their left foot) • Basket catch for medium
• Scoop for ground balls
Services:
• On the ground, Bouncing, Hands
Receive, First touch & Pass : • Technique of passing
• One server passes the ball into the GK. The GK • Techniques of Receiving
receives it with a good directional first touch and • Get into the line of the ball
passes to the players of the same color in the
• Directional First touch
flank
• The goalkeeper then gets back and gets ready • Pace of the pass
Activity 1 for the next ball • Accuracy of the pass
• What foot to pass to
Services:
• On the ground, Bouncing

Receive, First touch & Pass : • Technique of passing

• One server passes the ball into the GK. The • Techniques of Receiving
GK receives it with a good directional first • Get into the line of the ball
touch tries to pass to one of the receivers in • Directional First touch
the flank • Pace of the pass
Activity 2 • The red players will put pressure on the Gk. • Accuracy of the pass
If the red players gets the ball they can score • What foot to pass to
in the goal

Services:
• On the ground, Bouncing
Play 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5
- All teams with a Goalkeeper
- Play the game encouraging goalkeepers to communicate with their
Conditioned
Game
teammates and make saves using proper footwork and catching techniques.
- Reinforce all the coaching points from all the activities.

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