Lexington United Soccer Club Coaches Section
One of the best ways to improve a player’s ability to strike the ball is to have them carry out instep juggling. The exercise provides maximum repetition since it involves one player and one ball. Be sure to ask player to use both feet! Striking the ball … [Read more...]
Exercise 1: Dribble, Cut, Pass- The first player in each line (white shirts) dribbles the ball toward the central disc. They MUST cut before the disc and quickly pass the ball to the waiting red player (the white players now follow their pass). The Red players … [Read more...]
The Set-up: (as pictured) Team is divided in half. One group is in a line approximately 10 yards from a two yard gate that has a single defender. Two balls should be placed a yard or two from the discs. The remaining players should stand next to one of … [Read more...]
Exercise 1: Divide the team into four groups of three (shown in red & white for clarity purposes, but not necessary) with all players having a ball. The first group of four players start on one line and perform ball taps (could substitute scissors, … [Read more...]
The Set-Up: 3 to 4 players in each line, with at least 2 balls per line. 10x10 inner box with an outside box that is paced off (8 to 10 yds.) at an angle from the inner box. Note: All groups should be participating at the same time. Exercise 1: Dribble … [Read more...]
The Game: Half of players in the group have a ball and half do not. If you do not have a ball you need to steal one from someone who does. If ball goes out of bounds, person who touched it last does not get possession. Focus: You can teach players the … [Read more...]
Players in Red dribble the ball freely while players in White jog, skip, knees up, heels up. Switch Roles after 60 to 90 seconds! Variation 1: Players in Red dribble freely, but when coach shouts a command they must perform a move and change their … [Read more...]
Exercise 1: Player passes the ball to teammate and runs to the end of the opposite line. Line should be between 5 to 10 yards apart. Play one or two touch depending on ability. Focus: Inside of foot passing "Toe up, ankle locked", change of pace -run to … [Read more...]
Exercise 1: Dribble through the gates. Go for 60 to 90 seconds. Ask players how many times they went through a gate. You can ask them to use just there right foot, left foot, outside of foot, etc. Repeat at least 2 times prior to moving on. “Can … [Read more...]
Set-up: 25 x 25yd grid inside a 35 x 35 grid The Game: Players dribble throughout the inner grid. The coach can use this free dribble segment to offer several options. When the coach yells: Turn- players must change direction Step-over- … [Read more...]
Note: Coach should have the players jog through the circuit without the ball a couple of times to get used to the movements. 2nd player in line shouldn’t begin his/her movement until the 1st person as reached the second disc. 1st Exercise (left): … [Read more...]
Work to Rest: 1 minute to 2 minutes. You can do each exercise twice. Stress technique than speed. "Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent." Exercise 1: 2 servers with ball one worker without. Servers play ball to the workers … [Read more...]
The Game: All players with the exception of two have a ball. They dribble in the box protecting their ball from the white players. White attempts to knock all balls out of the area as quickly as possible. Note: When a red players’ ball gets knocked … [Read more...]
The Set-up: create a diamond with discs about 8 to 10 yards apart. Each player has a ball and stand approximately a yard behind the disc. The Exercise: When the coach yells Go! Players accelerate with the ball to the next disc. Coach can ask the … [Read more...]
Set-up: (as pictured) a rectangle 20yds long about 12yds wide. Have a disc designating the halfway point of the rectangle. The orange cones are approximately two yards wide. The green discs are there to serve as the staring point for each line. The … [Read more...]
The Game: Players stand about 10 to 12 yards apart with a disc halfway between them. They try to pass the ball at the disc. They get a point every time they are successful. Play games for 2 minutes and than have the winners move toward the coach, the … [Read more...]
The Game: Players stand about 7 to 10 yards apart. They try to pass the ball through their partners’ legs. They get a point every time they are successful. Play games for 2 minutes and than have the winners move toward the coach, the loser moves in the … [Read more...]
The Game: Divide the team into two groups (red & white) with all players having a ball. The red’s face one direction while the white’s face the other. When the coach yells Go! Both groups dribble quickly to the line they are facing, do a quick … [Read more...]
The Set-Up: Coach should set up a couple of 12x12 grids. 4 to 6 players, all with a ball, should be in each grid. Coach should stand in a position where he/she can observe all the players. Knockout: Players dribble their ball while trying to knock other … [Read more...]
The Game: Players should be grouped in 3’s, all players with a ball. One player is the leader. The other two players follow with balls and try to mirror the moves of the leader. When the coach yells “Turn”, all players switch direction and the … [Read more...]
Set-up: In a 10x10 yard area. Create two 2 yard gates, as pictured. Two passers, each with a ball, at opposite corners and facing their respective gates with two receivers in the gates. The Exercise: The passers pass to their receivers (red … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Rectangular field (size dependent on the # of players), set up multiple gates along the outside of the playing area. Players should be in pairs with one ball between them. Players don’t need to be separated by color, but it can be helpful if you … [Read more...]
The Set-up: (as pictured) divide the team up into 4 groups. The lines should be approximately 10 yards across from one another. The discs should be 1 yard apart. Place a single discs 5 to 7 yards away from the speed ladders (you can uses discs, hurdles or … [Read more...]
The Set-up: 1 ball for every 3 players. Two 3 yard gates should be set-up as pictured. Players should stand approximately 5 yards away from the gates. The Exercise: Player A dribbles across (as pictured top left) and passes the ball through the gate to … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Divide the group in half. Lines should be approximately 10 yards apart facing one another with two small gates (different colors) approximately 5 yards from the center of the grid. The Exercise: The … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Groups of 6 to 8 players with one ball per group. Lines should be approximately 15 to 20 yards apart. The gate should be about 2 to 3 yards. Exercise 1: Player A dribbles with speed and passes a ball … [Read more...]
The Exercise: Players begin by passing the ball back and forth with two touches (Pass & receive). Coach should observe inside of foot technique (toe up & ankle locked). The coach should also demand that the players pass and receive quickly and not … [Read more...]
