Dennis Castillo
| Name: | Dennis Castillo |
|---|---|
| City: | Jersey city |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Learning Outcomes:
1. Receiving and looking for the next action. (open space, pass, dribble, shot)
2. Understand why we pass with the inside of the foot (and avoid using toe). Repetition

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Organization:
- 10x10m grid, divide into two groups.
- Each pair with a ball.
- Same prior area, with little triangles.
- 2 players per ball, except defenders.
- Each pass is a point, defenders goal is 2 points.
Instructions:
- We are emphasizing receiving and looking for the next action.
- Only receiver in the triangle, passer out side looking for target player (partner)
- Receiver must exit the triangle in different direction from which the pass came from.
- Defenders can not enter the triangle, receiver can only stay in triangle for 3 seconds.
Coaching Points/Questions:
- Pass with the inside of the foot.
- Can we get close to the ball (almost underneath the chest).
- Good contact on the ball.
- Head up identify target.
- Receiver good control of ball to change direction and look for the next action.
Progressions:
- Defending team can kick the ball out for 1 point or score for 2 points
- Defenders can only score from behind the red line (big goal)
- Defenders can now enter the triangle to take the ball.
Regressions:
- Defenders can score from anywhere.
- Passing teams can exit the triangle through any side.

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Condition Game:
- 3v3 games to encourage more ball time and passing, reinforce passing and especially receiving to have better options for the next action.
- Every pass is a point that gets added to your goal at the end. (3 passes and score = 4 points).
- Reinforce spreading out to pass and receive (heads up) What do you see?
-Scrimmage:
- 7v7 if numbers allow and real game scenario and rules.
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Introduction (20 mins)
Organization:
- 10x10m grid, divide into groups.
- Each pair of players with a ball.
Instructions:
- Players pass to each other, each pass is a point.
- See progressions.
Coaching Points/Questions:
(1) Can we keep our head up?
(2) Messi vs Ronaldo (refresher)
Progressions:
(1) Have to move (no boxes)
(2) Breaking the lines is an extra point (split!).
(3) Add a defender who steals the ball, and new player becomes defender.