Name:
Date:
Team:
Jonathan Alder Soccer Association
Apr 2-8
Mesocycle:
Spring 2016
Cub
Microcycle/Day:
Week 2, day 1
TRAINING OBJECTIVE(S):
The purpose of this training week is to teach dribbling.
1. Keep ball close for control. 2. Keep head up. 4. Move to the open space 4. Soft first touch
I. WARM-UP
1- players dribble in area weaving in and out
of each other. Coach calls area of foot. 2.
Foot drills: Tic toc, pull push, toe tap, sole
role, magic trick, scrub the dirt. 3. Juggle:
drop the ball to the foot, kick the ball up and
catch. Same with thigh. Increase repititions as
capable. 4. Technical dribble: players on line
and dribble to opposite line - return. Include
tic toc, roll forward, pull back, side role.
Activity Time:
LOW
Intensity:
Recovery Time:
10 min
4
Duration:
Intervals:
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
20'x20' area; 1 ball per player; ~8 players.
Place half (4) of the players on oppisite sides
of the box. Players dribble the ball and
attempt to tag opposing team player's shin
guard. Tagged player moves out of box. Team
wins by having last player on field or the most
players when time runs out.
Played with each player individually.
II. SMALL-SIDED ACTIVITY
Activity Time:
MED
3 min
Intensity:
Recovery Time:
16 min
4
1 min
Duration:
Intervals:
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
Shin guard tag. 4 cones to make box 25'x25'. 1 ball per player. Two color pinnies x 4
Place half (4) of the players on two sides of
the box at a right angle. Players dribble to
other side of box, turn around and return to
the starting side = 1 lap. The players cross
each other's path. Most laps wins.
3 intervals small box & 3 intervals with large
box.
III. EXPANDED ACTIVITY
2 min
0
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS
1-emphasize different foot surfaces. 2-assist in performing correctly. 3-correct shape of foot
and leg, surface striking ball. 4-asist in performing correctly, move only as fast as can
perform correctly.
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS
1. Keep ball close for control. 2. Keep head up to avoid other players. 4. Move to the open
space 4. Soft first touch
Activity Time:
MED
2
Intensity:
Recovery
Time:
18
6
1
Duration:
Intervals:
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
Kris Kross. 4 cones to make small box 18'x18' and a large box 24'x24'. 1 ball per player.
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS
1. Demonstrate simple pull back turn. 2. Keep ball close for control. 3. Keep head up to avoid
other players. 4. Move to the open space especially in the larger box.
3v3 to a line. Points are scored by dribbling to IV. GAME
Activity Time:
HIGH
4
Intensity:
or over the opponent's end line. Rotate
Recovery Time:
15
3
1
Duration:
Intervals:
players often to give rest.
ORGANIZATION (Physical Environment / Equipment / Players)
3v3 to a line. Full size field with cones. - 25x15 yds 1 ball in play. Coach(es) carry one or two
soccer balls to put into play.
COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS
1. Dribble to open space. 2. Shield ball from defenders. 3. Burst of speed 4. Look for team
mates, 5. Soft first touch.