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U9 and U10 Training Objectives |
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Game: |
6v6; two 25-minute halves; 40’ x 60’ field;
6’ x 8’ goals. No scores recorded. |
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Playing Time: |
As equal as possible with rotations to all
positions. Every player should play every position during the season. As
at every level, practice = play. |
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Formation: |
2-2-1. |
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Practice Time: |
Two times per week, which includes games (1
hour, 15 minutes maximum) |
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Objectives: |
Skill development, basic principles of play,
fun. |
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Technical: |
Focus on developing individual technique.
75% of practice should be spent on technique. |
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• Dribbling: Encourage risk taking, ball
juggling; mastery of ball – left and right foot. Speed, turning and sole
of foot. |
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• Receiving: Control and receiving pass
heavily emphasized and correct surface. |
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• Shooting: Proper striking technique. |
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• Passing: Proper technique- laces, inside,
outside; short and long. Control body shape and direction. |
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• Heading: Self serve – partner serves.
Proper technique. |
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• Tackling: Proper technique. |
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Goalkeeping: |
Teach basic skills. |
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Tactical: |
Teach basic principles of play. Play variety
of positions – develop an awareness/complete player. Promote attacking
soccer. |
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Attacking: |
1 v 1; encourage flair and risk taking. |
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Defending: |
Learn depth and cover as well as width |
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Small Sided Games: |
Play 2v1, 2v2, 2v3, 3v3. |
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MYSA U9/U10 brochure |
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MYSA benefits
of small-sided games brochure |
