Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U8 (4v4) Week #1
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| Name: | Andrew Ziemer |
|---|---|
| City: | Sebastopol |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Description
GOAL: Improve build up in the defensive half
PLAYER ACTIONS: Pass or dribble forward, Spread out
KEY QUALITIES: Read and understand the game, Take initiative
MOMENT: Attacking
SKILL ACQUISITION: Dribbling: Surface of the foot and ball, quality of the touch – Passing: Surface of the foot and ball, Pace and accuracy– Receiving: Body, position, surface of the foot and ball, first touch
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CORE ACTIVITY: Partner Bandits
OBJECTIVE: To move the ball forward past the bandits and scorePLAYER ACTIONS: Pass or dribble forwardORGANIZATION: In a 25Wx35L grid, a 6Wx3L yard box goal on each end line & all players in pairs, the coach will select 1pair to be the bandits. Each pair needs 1 ball to share except for the bandits. The pairs with a ball will try to dribble into either goal or pass to their teammate within the goal. After scoring at 1 end, play to score in the other. How many goals can you score in 90 seconds? The mission of the bandits is to steal the ball from any pair trying to score. Once they have stolen it, the bandits try to dribble the ball to either of their hideouts (goals.) The passing pairs can steal their ball back before they get it to a hideout. If the bandits get the ball to a hideout, the pair loses all their points & must start scoring again. Rotate bandits after each interval. RULES: bandits cannot defend inside of the goals.KEY WORDS: Look up, find an opening, play through itGUIDED QUESTIONS: Where can you go if the bandit is closing your opening to the goal? What are some ways you can play the ball through an opening? Which part of your foot can you use to dribble forward?ANSWERS: Tell your teammate to move to create a new opening. You can dribble through or pass through the openings. Use your laces by pointing your toe down, making a fist with your toe & use your laces to push the ball forwardNote: If a bandit steals a ball and get it to a hideout, they can now begin scoring goals. The team that lost their ball must now become the bandits. The must steal a ball & score to stop being the bandits.
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LESS CHALLENGING: Bandits (Coach is it)
OBJECTIVE: To move the ball forward past the bandits and scorePLAYER ACTIONS: Dribble forwardORGANIZATION: In a 25Wx35L grid, a 6Wx3L yard box goal on each end line & all players with a soccer ball, the coach will be the bandits. The players will try to dribble into either goal. After scoring at 1 end, play to score in the other. How many goals can you score in 90 seconds? The mission of the bandits is to steal the ball from any player trying to score. Once they have stolen it, the bandits try to dribble the ball to either of their hideouts (goals.)The dribblers can steal their ball back before it is taken to a hideout. If a bandit gets the ball to a hideout, the player who lost all their ball, loses all their points & must start scoring again. RULES: bandits cannot defend inside of the goals.KEY WORDS: Look up, find an opening, be patientGUIDED QUESTIONS: Where can you go if another dribbler is in your way? What can you do if the bandit/coach is blocking the goal? Which part of your foot can you use to dribble forward?ANSWERS: Look up to find a new opening to the goal. Be patient, dribble away from the bandit then pick a new route to the goal. Use your laces by pointing your toe down, making a fist with your toe & use your laces to push the ball forwardNote: Once the players understand the direction & where to score, challenge them to work with a partner. The 2 players share a ball and try to cooperate to score in the goals.
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MORE CHALLENGING: Multiple 2v2 to Goal
OBJECTIVE: To move the ball forward past the bandits and scorePLAYER ACTIONS: Pass or dribble forward, spread outORGANIZATION: In a 25Wx35L grid, a 6Wx3L yard box goal on each end line, coach will create teams of 2players each. 2 teams will play against one another and, on the same field & at the same time, two other teams will also play against one another. All teams share the field & the goals. In both games, each team defends 1 goa land attacks the other. RULES: A goal is scored be either dribbling into a goal or passing to a teammate into the opponent’s goal. After a goal is scored, the scoring team backs up to allow the ball back into play & the game continues.KEY WORDS: Look up, find an opening, play through itGUIDED QUESTIONS: What are some obstacles you must look for in this game? How can you help your team create an opening? Which part of your foot can you use to dribble forward?ANSWERS: You must look up to find your teammates, the goal, the opponents & other players using the field. If you see space away from the crowd and you can still get the ball, spread out into that new space to help create anew opening. Use your laces by pointing your toe down, making a fist with your toe & use your laces to push the ball forward.Note: If you have more than 4 teams, either rotate teams are set up a second field. If the game is too chaotic, simple play 1 game of 2v2 and rotate teams.
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2nd. PLAY PHASE: The Game – 4v4
OBJECTIVE: To pass or dribble past an opponent then score goals.PLAYER ACTIONS: Pass or dribble forward, spread outORGANIZATION: In a 25Wx35L field & a small goal on each end line, play a 4v4 game with no goalkeepers. Play for 22 minutes – 2 x 9-minute halves with a 2-minute half-time. Local rules apply. If the ball leaves the field, the coach can play another ball onto the field and the play continues.KEY WORDS: Turn, open up, score goalsGUIDED QUESTIONS: Who should determine whether to pass, dribble or shoot? What can you do to help your teammate with the ball make that decision?ANSWERS: The player with the ball should make that decision (coaches-it’s important to allow the players the freedom to make their own decision.) If it is too crowded in front of your goal, spread out to provide your teammate with another option.NOTES: Depending on your local rules, coaches may introduce throw-ins, corner kicks & goal kicks if rules enforce. Remember to create a build out line for goal kicks and focus on the techniques needed to complete the task instead of the moment of the players on the field. The game must be played so try not to dwell on the restarts.
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1st PLAY PHASE (Intentional Free Play)
OBJECTIVE: To pass or dribble past an opponent in order to move the ball into the attacking halfPLAYER ACTIONS: Pass or dribble forward, Spread outORGANIZATION: Divide your (25W x 35L) game field into two 15W x 25L fields with a small goal on each end line. When practice is ready to start & as soon as 2 players arrive, start playing a game. The game can start as 1v1. As players arrive, the game becomes 2v1 then 2v2 up to 3v3.KEY WORDS: Play forward, find your teammateGUIDED QUESTIONS: If you see an opening in front of you, what should you do? When should you pass instead of dribble?ANSWERS: Play forward and to goal whenever possible. If all the openings in front of you are closed, pass to a teammate to see if they can find an opening forward.NOTES: Encourage players to dribble to goal. At the first break, ask questions which generate thoughts about when to dribble. Second break, elicit answers from the same questions to determine the level of understanding from the players.