1. Competitive Off-season
3rd Session – February 25
U9/U10 – Dribbling Ball Striking

2. When you get there
Session will be Play (10-15minutes) – Work (30-40 minutes) – Play (10-15 minutes)
Take attendance by putting your initials next to players in your group
If there is an NP next to a players name for team please give an opinion on the level the player should be playing at (Maroon (better) or Gold)
Hand your attendance sheet at the end to Brian Kallman
Coaches will have groups of 6 to start and then will get players added to their group – Once you have 8 players begin the session
Focus on details the more detailed and specific you are with your teaching and feedback the better our players will develop
“I like how you used your laces and struck thru the center of the ball” is better then “Nice hit of the that ball”
Some groups you will need to provide the energy so be prepared with a few silly things mixed in but get back to business ASAP

3. Field Map

4. Key
Coach
Players
Players w/ball
Cones
Balls
Pugg
Goal

5. Play – Hit ball off Split the players onto two teams
Play 3v3 to start and play no larger then 5v5 with a few subs if necessary. Make sure to adjust the field a little more space is better then too small
Have a pile of balls near each end line when you run out of balls go collect
Goals are scored by hitting cones on end line
KEYS
Look for opportunities to shoot
Can players shoot on the move

6. Activity 1 – Continuous Knock-out
Every player has a ball
Players are trying to knock other players ball out of the space using the pass
When this happens knocked out players move to other space
Players will alternate between the large space and the small space
Once a player has been knocked out of both they should find you for some type of soccernastics then go back to the large space to start again
Toe taps
Bounce catch
Pull backs alternating feet
Etc.
KEYS
Control of ball
As important not to get your ball hit (control) as it is for you to hit the ball
My ball got hit out Go

7. Activity 2 – Side-on and Shoot
Couple of lines balls with servers
Players will receive ball on the move but will need to turn to shoot
Depending on the group you may need to add a chaser to keep it game speed
If a chaser is added have them leave on the receiver of the passes 1st touch or if the group is good on the pass so the receiver must take their first touch to eliminate/restrict the defender
KEYS
Pass to the foot furthest up field so it is easiest to take touch and shoot
Player receiving ball on the move with proper foot
Where is touch – must get hips turned so that shooter has hips facing goal
Ankle locked, surface to strike ball with
Looking at the ball and where it is struck will naturally pull shoulders and chest over the ball
Toe poke/push pass zone
Drive the ball with laces zone

8. Activity 3 – 3v3 Bread and Butter
Three teams of 3 with 2 GKs – 2 teams play while one waits
When a goal is scored team spins and attacks other direction
Team that is scored is off the one on outside is on
Make sure to switch out GKs every few rounds
KEYS
First touch of attacker can it eliminate the D or does it need to be tight to set up a move
Shot – do you see a space to hit the ball
Shot – surface choice
Shot – Plant foot, hip snap, follow thru
Toe poke/push pass zone
Toe poke/push pass zone

9. Activity 4 – Play Split the players onto two teams
Play 3v3 to start and play no larger then 5v5 with a few subs if necessary. Make sure to adjust the field a little more space is better then too small
Have a pile of balls near each end line when you run out of balls go collect
One team could play to goal w/sweeper/GK
KEYS
Effort is number 1 priority if effort is not sufficient pull player out and have them watch until the are ready to give effort
Willingness to Defend and Attack
Look for opportunities to shoot

10. Have fun, be detailed, be demanding!
Thanks
Have fun, be detailed, be demanding!

11. U9/U10 Off-Season Session 3 – Feb 25
Play
3v3 up to 5v5
Pass and hit ball off of cones to score
Mentality
Relate to theme of the day
Activity 1 – Continuous Knock-out
Every player on ball
2 spaces one big one smaller
Players will dribble and pass to hit other player’s balls
Once hit go to other space and play
Playing the ball on the move
Close control of ball
Head up to sight target
Activity 2 – Side-on and Shoot
2 groups -
Players receive pass from teammate side-on turn and shoot
Add chaser if necessary
Switch side that pass comes from and team roles
Quality of pass
First touch receiving ball
Prep touch before shot
Get hips square to target
Mechanics of shooting
Be specific to player
Activity 3 – 2v2 Bread and Butter
3 teams – keep score
2 teams on the inside the other is on the outside
When goal is scored team that is scored on is off and one on outside is on
Team that scores spins and goes the other way
When group runs out of balls collect them
Quality of1st touch – does it eliminate D or does it need to be tight to set-up move
Mechanics of shooting
Choices if there is space shot it
Play
3v3 up to 5v5 with subs if necessary
Shooting mentality
Mechanics specific to individual
Surface choice
- Decisions
- Ownership
- Standards
- Enjoyment
- Technique
- Attacking
The Woodbury Way