Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): HYSC U8-U9 Academy Week 4 Spring 23 - Turning with the ball (Start Time: 2023-04-24 15:30:00)

Harrison Youth Soccer Club

Marcos Soto

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Name:	Marcos Soto
City:	Harrison
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Description

this is the second microcycle of season and this session will teach the players skill moves to change turn and take the ball away from pressure, making sure they not only change direction but they change speed too, we want to create the habit to check there shoulder as the received the ball and take the ball forward if they can, this time we are working on turning when the player have the ball

Turning,

Week 3 -Week 4

Definition of the content Ability to change direction into a new space while keeping control of the ball.

Simple Concepts

Make as few touches with the ball as possible, while keeping them frequent and fast.
Use the arms to maintain balance while protecting ourselves from the defender's action.
Use the inside surface of the foot to perform inward turns and the outside surface of the foot to perform outward turns.
Combine the use of the inside and outside of the foot in a quick and controlled manner.

Advanced Concepts

Turn towards the free space
Make the initial movement to the opposite side of where we want to turn and progress to.
Raise the head in the final phase of the turn to perceive the game situation.
As the coach, It is your job to choose from the multiple activities and deliver catering for your groups based on ability levels. Do not try to deliver all activities at once.

Warm Up- Foundational Characters

Main theme-Implement technique (motor skill/move) with stages of pressure

Conditioned game- what game to pick based on the end product & learning outcomes my group can achieve

End game- Identify a moment to teach the restart & bring out the principle of play

In every session

Coaching In the Game (Make two stoppages during the end game to reinforce the learning outcomes below) THIS IS VITAL FOR THE PROGRAM TO PLAYER BE TEACH ON A GAME SCENARIO

Restart Week 3

Week 3: Kick off: Make sure players understand the realistic moments when they have to restart on a kick off, Goal Kick, Throw in

Principle of play Week 3
Penetration: Is ability for your team to exploit spaces between and behind them both with and without the ball. For teams in possession to penetrate, it may be a player passing between a two defenders to break lines or playing into the space behind as well. Players should be encouraged to occupy spaces between the defenders to allow them to receive and take out the opponents from the game. Individuals can also penetrate by beating players or traveling with the ball too.

MVP points System

The player MVP system is a staple of the program and one we use to set competition from the start of the session to the finish between each individual

The way the system works every player has 5 MVP points to start, Players can win more points by applying themselves to each activity with full commitment trying their hardest to progress, and being awarded points by the coach

Players can also win points during each activity by scoring the most points for that activity and for that they will pick up 2 MVP points from the coach.

We also use the point system to reinforce good standards like staying in bounds, not bumping into other players, and good behavior. the player can lose their points when these standards are not met. Try to use it as a motivator, not a punishment.

Once the players get used to this system they will become more responsible for their own development

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Foundational Warm Up

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Foundational Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

30 x 20
Every player with a ball
4 Pug goals or cone goals
As shown on the diagram players split into 2-3 teams withpinnies
Players are given numbers

Instructions:

Depending on the topic and goals you want to achieve for your teams,each week you will choose from one of the foundations below to helpplayers be successful based on learning outcomes.

If you have GKs, add conditions specifically for them to allow them touse there hands to steal in the individual

and group possession activities.

Foundations Part 1 individual possession multiple surface control

Each player must complete a series of ball mastery multiple surface control. The coach or player will demonstrate the below list of movesand have the players copy for 1 minute.

Beginner

Dribbling/running with the ball multiple surfaces inside outside laces & sole of the foot
Pendulums inside of the foot Forward+ Backward
Toe Taps Forward+ Backward
Pull back

Intermediate

Inside cut
Outside cut
V turn
U turn
Scissors
Advanced
L turn
Ronaldo chop
Cannons

Foundations Part 2 Individual Possession Player Attributes

Players dribble the ball around the inside of the grid imitating a characteristic of the below professional players. (Boys and Girls)Painting the Picture of each one of the player's characteristics:

* MESSI/LLOYD: Head up looking to get into the gaps using small, quick touches with the Pinky Toe (outside of the foot).

* POGBA/HORAN: Head up to recognize when there's no gaps/space, then change of direction (12 o'clock to 6 o'clock), ball comes out ofyour feet, and then head and eyes up getting into the new space.

* RONALDO/MORGAN: Head up to see when there's a lot of space in front of you, then big touch to accelerate and get your head/eyes upand attack the space.

CHRISTIAN PULISIC/PUGH : Head up to recognize small tight spaces ,using the inside/outside surfaces of the foot to unbalancedefenders and make the space big enough to penetrate.

NEYMAR/HEATH Using multiple surfaces to manipulate the ball unbalance defenders using a move to create space for end product.

Game Instructions

On coaches command, a number is called out and the players with the respective number will become defender. They will try to
steal the ball and transition to score a goal in one of the pug goals. In the example on the diagram, #2 was called so all #2's will go todefend the opposite teams.
The players on the ball will gain points by keeping possession of the ball for the entire round (30 second rounds).
-You can also do this by shouting out the colors of the groups so the color you call will defend.

Ball mastery Warm UP (10 mins)

Foundations part 3 Group possession

-Same set up as foundations part 2 but now teams have one ball and they are looking to maintain possession of the ball

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Animation 2

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Animation 2 (10 mins)

Organization

3 channel with end zones and a goal at the end line
mark a half line
2 o 3 player per team on each channel
2 teams per channel

Instructions

Player with the ball run to the middle line and maker a turn move and comeback to the end zone, once they are end the end zone they are allow to score on goal,
first player to score win
give to the player specific turn, outside turn , inside turn , pullback turn, etc

Coaching Points

half turn receive the bal on half turn body position

positive touch to the direction you want to go

open you hip to receive the ball

Pull back turn
Step 1 – place your standing foot next to the ball
Step 2 – place your other foot on top of the ball (do not step over the ball and use the heel!)
Step 3 – Pull the ball backwards (maintaining control of the ball)
Tip – make sure you turn your body the right way. E.g. if your standing foot is your left foot, your right foot is dragging the ball back, then you want to turn with the ball in a clockwise rotation until your facing the opposite direction.
Outside turn
Step 1 – place your standing foot besides the ball (leaving a bit more distance this time between the foot and ball than you did with the drag-back turn.)
Step 2 – your non-standing foot will pass between the gap of the foot and ball. Young players can stand this foot down just past the ball; older players will be expected to incorporate steps 2 and 3 together.
Step 3 – twist your standing foot so the outside of the foot is parallel with the ball (right foot would be 2 o’clock, left foot would be facing 10 o’clock.)
Step 4 - using the outside of the foot, hook the ball in the opposite direction than your currently facing whilst keeping control
Step 5 – turn your body in the same direction as the ball and face the opposite way.
Tip – it helps to have a low centre of gravity with knees bent and arms out whilst doing this soccer moves turn.
Inside turn
Step 1 – place your standing foot directly behind the ball (lean forward and stay low)
Step 2 – your non-standing foot needs to come round and make contact with the back of the ball
Step 3 – using the inside of your foot, hook the ball behind you
Step 4 – turn (or pivot) in the same direction as the ball so you’re facing opposite direction.
TIP – this soccer moves turn is much easier to do at speed and if your ‘on-your-toes’ i.e. not flat footed.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): turning 1v1

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turning 1v1 (10 mins)

Organization:

20x30 yard grid divided into to Channel with goals on each end section and mark end zones as show
4 to 6 players per channel

Instructions:

1v1 on each channel
players start on one side on the channel
Game start with 1 player with the ball next to the goal and 1 player om the middle of the field
(attacker) pass to the player on the middle on the field
Defender must track the attacker and take the ball if he win the ball is allow to score on the opposite goal he must get inside the end zone before is allow to score

Coaching Points:

use big touches to attack the free space, small touches to keep the ball on control
MESSI/LLOYD: Head up looking to get into the gaps using small, quick touches with the Pinky Toe (outside of the foot).
MBAPPE/SMITH: Head up to see when there's a lot of space in front of you, then big touch to accelerate and get your head/eyes up
and attack the space

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): turning option 2

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turning option 2 (15 mins)

Organization

20 x 30
10 x 20 Channels
Make 3 channels
end Zones
4-6 Pug goals ( use gates if pugs not available)

Instructions

Act1:

The group is divided in 2 teams

. As soon as coach/or assigned player says Go players will race to the yellow cones, go around and receive a ball from its teammate waiting on the line. Players will take a touch to the furthest end zone and dribble in to score a point

Progression :

This time the attacker will start the game by taking the first step.

Defender will leave 1 Mississippi after.

Players will race to the yellow cones, go around and receive a ball from teammate waiting on the line.

Attacker must take a touch to the furthest goal and shoots. If defender wins the ball then it will transition to opposite goal.

After the pass is made to the attacker checking towards the ball, the player that made the pass become active and play a 2 vs 1.

Coaching Points

Run as fast as you can
First Touch
Check over the shouldersShooting/Finishing TechniqueMessi/Lloyd and Mbappé/ Smith

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 v 4 small sided games

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4 v 4 small sided games (20 mins)

Organization

25x35 (5v5) if space available
2 pugs per field
U9 can play 7v7 if space is available.

Coaching In the Game (make two stoppages during the end game to reinforce the learning outcomes below)

Instructions

- Players split up into 3-4 teams and play a round-robin tournament

where all teams play.

- Players must not step inside the red cone areas in front of goal this

will stop goaltending,the players must shoot from outside the area

Coaching Points:

1. 3 lines of attack, defense, midfield, Forward

2. Teammates create gaps, can players in possession look to dribble

into them

3. when to Dribble, Pass or Shoot

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