The Set-up: (as pictured) 4 groups of 3 players. One group serves as defenders for 2 to 3 minutes, and then a new color rotates to defense. Field should be … [Read more...]
1v1 (6 players in diamond) (U12+)
The Set-up: 3 players in white, 3 players in red per box. Field should be approximately 15 x 15 yards. Rotate after 90 seconds. Have each player do Exercise 1 twice … [Read more...]
2v2 to 2 Diagonal Goals (U12+)
The Set-up: Two teams of four players play 2v2 inside a 25 x 25 yard box, with the other 4 players serving as targets (as pictured). The Game: The red players try to … [Read more...]
2v2 Fast Break Attack to 4 Goals (U12+)
The Game: Two Red attackers attack two white defenders. They try to score in either of the gates (pugg goals are the best). Once Red is successful, scoring or taking a … [Read more...]
DB Quick Passing Rotation (U12+)
The Set-up: (as pictured) Distance between the discs can vary depending on team’s ability level. Recommended distance from A to B is 10 yards, B to C 10 yards, C to D 15 … [Read more...]
Back Four Shape and Recovery Training (U12+)
The Set-up: Four different colored discs, two groups of 4 backs, a goal keeper, two gates and several balls with the coach. Focus: Coordinated movement of back … [Read more...]
Getting Behind the Defense: Teaching the Counter (U14+)
The Set-up: Field should be approximately 65 yards x 45 yards divided into two zones. The Restraining line, dividing the zones, should be approximately 40 yards from … [Read more...]
3 vs. 1 with Quick Reaction (U14+)
The Set-up: Create several grids (roughly 10x10). 4 players in each grid as pictured. The player pictured in red should actually be holding a pinnie instead of being in … [Read more...]
UNC Defensive Training (U12+)
The Set-up: Group of 6 divided into teams of 3. Field should be approximately 20 yards wide x 30 yards long.The Exercise: Two white players pass the ball back and forth … [Read more...]
1 vs. 1 Fast-Break Attack (all ages)
The Set-up: In a space that is 20 yards long x 15 yards wide. 4 to 6 players per field. The Game: Player A (Red) tries to dribble past the white teams’ end-line which … [Read more...]
1 v 1 Attacking 2 Goals & Defending 2 Goals (all ages)
The Set-Up: In a 15 x 15 yard box. Set up 4 small goals about 3 yards Split the group into 2 teams of 4 (3 minimum). The Game: (as pictured) Players play 1v1 with the … [Read more...]
