Organization:

Area: 20y x 10y

Create two rows of players who work in pairs during the exercise.

Players jog around the cone and back, followed by performing a variety of dynamic movements, such as heel kicks, knee lifts, side steps, karaoke steps, skipping (include arm movements), backwards jogging and running, bounding steps, plant and cuts and so forth. 

When working with couples add shoulder bumps, circling around partner. 

Finish with several sprints of varying intensity.

Variation: Finish the warmup with a tag game.

Coaching Points:

• Proper execution of the movements.

• Focus and concentration.

Organization:

Area: 30y x 20y

Five attackers play on ball possession while the two defenders try to win the ball. Defenders must either dribble the ball out of the grid or connect a pass with each other. This is a BLITZ moment for the five attackers. Switch defenders every 90 seconds or two minutes. Players who are resting dribble along cones or play 1v1.

Game: Give one point for 10 consecutive passes and for intercepted passes.

Coaching Points:

Technique:

• Pass with the correct speed to the correct foot. Receive with the furthest foot to open up.

Tactical Attacking:

• Outside backs (2 and 3) go low or high depending on which central defender has the ball.

• Central defenders (4 and 5) tilt (drop) when the other central defender has the ball. Switch play, break the vertical line (BVL) or find a midfielder.

Team Defending:

• Work together, work hard and put pressure on the ball at the right moment.

• Make a positive action after winning the ball and keep the ball.

Organization:

Area: 30y x 20y

Create three teams of three players. One team is neutral, and stations one player in the center, with the other two on the endlines. The other two teams play on ball possession with the three neutral players, creating a 6v3. Teams try to move the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Switch roles every three minutes.

Game: Score one point for moving the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Play 3 three-minute games and add up the total points per team.

Coaching Points

• Pass the ball with the correct speed to the correct foot. 
• Receive the ball into space, or hold on to the ball to invite a defender, 

Attacking Team

• In ball possession make the field large.
• Move into space to receive the ball or to create space for a teammate. 
• Look to get the ball to the other side but value the ball. Keep ball possession.

Defending Team

• Make the field small together and stay together.
• Pressure the ball. 
• Recognize the moment to attack the ball; The receiver had a bad frist touch, stands in the corner, gets a difficult pass or high pass. 

Transition Attacking to Defending

• Quick reaction of everyone and win the ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
• Pressure the ball. 
• Work together. 
• Keep working hard. 

Transition Defending to Attacking

• Quick reaction. Explode.
• Dribble and beat the opponent going forward.
• Get open.
• Create scoring chances and score within 10 seconds.
• Receive the ball forward. 
• Pass ball forward/deep.
• Shield the ball.

Organization:

Area: Final Third

The five attackers start with two wingers, a center forward, and two attacking midfielders. The defending team starts with three backs and one midfielder. To begin play, the goalkeeper passes or throws the ball to one of the two attacking midfielders. Regular soccer rules apply. The defending team can score on the three small goals on the opposite end line. The turn is over when the ball goes over the endline or a goal is scored. After several minutes, switch positions.

Variation: Before shooting, the ball must be switched from one side to the other.

Game: Create two teams and keep track of the score.

Coaching Points:

Attackers:

• Keep the field wide, value the ball.

• Pass the ball with the correct speed to the correct foot.

• Winger must attack the endline and try to cross the ball from the endline.  Runs from forwards and midfielder in the box.

Defenders:

• Pressure, cover, balance.

• Shift with the ball. 

• After winning the ball try to score a small goal as quickly as possible.

Organization:

Area: 60y x 40y

Create two teams and play 7v7 (six plus a GK), with both teams playing in a 1-2-3-1 formation. Regular soccer rules apply.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Coaching Points:

Attackers:

• In ball possession, make the field large and get into the correct build up shape.

Defenders:

• When the opponent has the ball, make the field small by moving towards the ball and pressuring the ball

Transition: 

• After winning the ball, look to play the ball forward, one touch in transition, or explode with a dribble into space. 
• After losing the ball, try to win the ball back asap.