Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Spring Clinic Week 1 Mini Kickers

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Jack Bradshaw, Adult Member

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Name:	Jack Bradshaw
City:	Lambertville, NJ
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Body Parts

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Body Parts

Set-Up:

- Ball

- 30x30 area (adaptable)

Instructions:

- The coach will instruct the players to put body parts on the ball (no face)

- Foot, Knee, Elbow, Shoulder, Sit on the ball.

- After several rounds players can be encouraged to dribble around for 10 seconds before finding a new space.

- Other progressions can include the sole role (rolling the ball forwards and backwards with the sole of the foot)

Coaching Points:

- Can you take small touches when dribbling

- When sole rolling, can you hop on one leg as you role with the other.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Cars

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Cars

Set-Up:

- Ball each

- 30x30 area (adaptable)

- 3 coloured cones

Instructions:

- Players choose to be a vehicle. You can give them lots of options and let them choose.

- The coach calls out traffic light colours for the player to respond to.

- The Parking Break:For the read like explain to players about stopping their ball with the sole of their foot.

- Gas Station: Players pump the gas by performing toe touches

- Car Wash: Box touches (tapping the ball from side to side)

- Lightning Mcqueen: Pullback turn

- Here Comes Chick Coach chases players and looks to try and steal their ball. You can also use players for this role if you like.

Coaching Points:

- Close Control

- Can players check for new spaces to move into.

- Are players able to use the 'Parking break to slow down

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Kick The Coach

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Kick The Coach (15 mins)

Organization

- Players have a ball each

- Coach is positioned in the middle of the square

Instructions

- Players must chase the coach and kick the ball at the coach who is running around.

Coaching Points

- Keep the ball close

- Keep your head up when dribbling

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Policeman

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Policeman (15 mins)

Organization

- Players have a ball each

- Coach positioned at the end of the square acting as the policeman

Instructions

- Coach directs the players with no verbal communication

- When the coach puts his hand out to stop players must put their foot on the ball

- Hand on head: Toe touches

- Finger on nose: Sole Roles

Coaching Points

- Keep the ball close

- Head up to see where the "Policeman" is

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Sleeping Giant

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Sleeping Giant (15 mins)

Organization

-Players have the ball on the line. The coach is postioned at the other end and undertakes the role as the giant.

Instructions

-When the giant is asleep the players are allowed to dribble their soccer ball closer.

-When the giant is awake the players must freeze with thier foot on top of the ball.

-If a player is moving the giant will take their soccer balls.

Coaching Points

-Keep the ball close

-Keep your head up

Movement

Dribble

Shaded Pitch Area