FUSC is pleased to have information provided by Dan Connors (P.T., M.S., CSCS) of Jump Start Physical Therapy and Sports Training. Dan played soccer and lacrosse in Framingham and we are lucky to have has insights.
LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE:
http://www.decatursports.com/soccerdrills.htm
http://www.flashdrills.com/static_drills/dtoc.htm
http://www.eteamz.com/soccer/pills/jpill.htm
http://www.finesoccer.com/finesoccer_drills_archive.htm
http://www.ayso112.org/soccerdrills.htm
The following sessions
have been submitted by Mitch Nollman. In developing these
practices, I use a few basic philosophies
Always start with touches - I use a small square and have kids dribble
within it calling out right only, left only, turn (types of turns),
switch balls, etc. Keys are to touch the ball and keep the head up. You
can also have the kids pass over and over and over doing passes and
traps to get touches in - when in doubt - run both. Pick a theme -
whether it’s passing, shooting, defense, etc - choose a single point to
communicate and work on throughout the practice. If a drill sin’t
working, change it. Save the scrimmage until the end. I
start with a theme, then work from there. I choose drills which
support the goal of the practices and the level of the players.
Passing - Long Kicks/Chips / Defensive positioning/tackling - Position
Passing - Long Kicks/Chips - Defensive positioning/tackling - Position
Positioning - Spreading Out - Switching position of Attack - Finishing
Positioning - Spreading Out - Switching position of Attack - Finishing
Spreading Out - Switching position of Attack - Finishing
Passing / Transitions / Controlling the Ball
Passing Defensive Play / Finishing