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 … [Read more...]
BD Technique and Agility Circuit (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Groups of Three Passing & Receiving Movement (all ages)
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: … [Read more...]
Warm-up Race (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Running with the Ball (all ages)
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. … [Read more...]
German Warm-up in pairs (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Capture the Balls (U12 & below)
Set up: create three or four "home bases" (squares) with cones roughly 2-3 yards wide. Break up the playerinto teams and have each team get together in their home base. … [Read more...]
The Blob (U12 & below)
The Game: All players with the exception of two begin with balls. The players with balls dribble around the designated area. The two players without balls link arms … [Read more...]
Clean Your Backyard (U12 & below)
The Game: Break group into two teams and have each team stay only on their half of the field. Place a 6 yard buffer zone between halves that no one can enter or cross. … [Read more...]
The Drag Race (U12 & below)
The Set-up: All players have a ball and are divided into two teams. The field is approximately 25 yards long with a 7 yard shooting zone. Two pug goals should be placed … [Read more...]
Early Dribbling Game (U12 & below)
Set-up: Field is 15 yards wide with three 2 yard goals (gates) on one end line. The field should be 15 to 20 yards long. The Game: 3 players (each with a ball) attack 1 … [Read more...]
The City Game (U12 & below)
The Game: The Coach names each grid after a city (create 3 or 4 cities) and divides the players equally among them. Begin by having the players go clockwise or counter … [Read more...]
SCI Full Team Warm-up (U14)
The Set-up: as pictured. 4 balls, 12 players (ideal number) The Rotation: Player A passes the ball to Player B (moves to B’s initial position) Player B takes a … [Read more...]
Circle Warm-Up (one ball chases the other) (U14)
Team Warm-up: One ball chases the other. Two or three players start in the middle depending on the teams’ skill level. Balls must start on the outside. Players with ball … [Read more...]
Building out of the Back (U14)
The Set-up: (as pictured) Coach should spread the distances between the cones depending on players’ abilities. The older/better the players the further the cones should … [Read more...]