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Premier Play

Soccer Camp

The Soccer Education Specialists

A division of USA Sport Group

Experience Excellence in Soccer Education

“Be a Player. A Premier Player!”

United Soccer Academy, Inc. 2


© 2013 United Soccer Academy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This Publication may not be copied without written permission.

As the premier providers of soccer training on the East Coast we will deliver diverse soccer programs, which are both inspirational and educational. These programs are age and ability appropriate and are found on the principles of safety, learning and enjoyment.

Mission Statement

Philosophy

The underpinning principles of our programs:

Safety, learning and enjoyment; Maximum participation; Structured and progressive learning; Identify all potential partners and foster relationships between them; Develop positive attitudes.

USA, Inc. have identified three essential elements that are present in all of our own programs and coaching sessions that we call the Three Pillars of Soccer. It is recognized that all USA, Inc. programs contain the elements of safety, learning and enjoyment. It is your responsibility as a coach to ensure that these elements are at the forefront of your mind in all sessions. All are their own separate entity, yet encompass each other. The USA program identifies a player’s age and ability level (from the age and curriculum breakdown model) which will in turn affect the extent to which an element is present at any time during a USA program. It is also recognized that safety, learning and enjoyment are interpreted different at each program level. We have placed an emphasis upon the individual importance of safety which has to be at the forefront of the coaches mind before learning and enjoyment can take place.

Three Pillars of USA, Inc. Programs




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Premier Play Soccer Camp (Themed Days)

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Real Madrid (Cristiano Ronaldo / Scissors)

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FC Bayern Munich (Franck Ribery / The Ribery Twist)

Paris St. Germain (Zlatan Ibrahimovic / The Elastico)

FC Barcelona (Lionel Messi / The Cruyff Turn)

Manchester United (Robin van Persie / The Roulette)

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Premier Play Soccer Camp (Session Topics)

Time Task Equipment

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AM

8.15am

8.15-8.30 8.30-8.45 8.45-9.00 9.00-9.10 9.10-9.30

9.30-10.15 10.15-10.30 10.30-11.15 11.15-11.30

11.30-12.20pm 12.20-12.30 12.30-12.45

12.45

Staff arrival (first day is 8.00am) Camp set up (inc. parking lot, welcome area)

Staff meeting led by coordinator Camp check-in (and welcome at vehicles)

Morning greeting Energizer / Ball mastery (skill of the day)

CL Themes & Topic: 2-3 activities Break

CL Themes & Topic: 2-3 activities (excl. Friday) Break

Champions League Tournament (SSGs) Point Ceremony / De-brief

Camp check-out Camp breakdown

Camp

1 x Coordinator folder

1 x first aid box 1 x Premier Play Soccer Camp Bag

1 x inflatable ball (large) 4 x Futsals

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1 x bag of soccer balls 1 x set of colored markers

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12.45pm-1.00

1.00-1.10 1.10-1.30 1.30-2.00 2.00-2.15 2.15-2.45 2.45-3.00 3.00-3.50 3.50-4.00 4.00-4.15

4.15

Camp check-in (and welcome at vehicles) Afternoon greeting

Energizer / Ball mastery (skill of the day) CL Themes & Topic: 2-3 activities

Break CL Themes & Topic: 2-3 activities (excl. Friday)

Break Champions League Tournament (SSGs)

Point Ceremony / De-brief Camp check-out

Camp breakdown




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Activity 1

Activity 3

Activity 3: Numbers Game 1

Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team compete for the ball delivered the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Activity 2: Creative Player

Players have a ball between two and rotate every 60-seconds. At their own discretion, attackers are encouraged to perform creative skills, tricks and moves to beat an opponent and/or change speed and direction. Defenders follow the attacker with the ball. The winner is the player that performs the most creative skills and tricks.

Activity 1: Soccer Superstars

Each player dribbles freely within the defined area. On the coaches command, players are encouraged to practice various skills, tricks and moves to beat an opponent and/or change speed and direction. All skills must be related to those performed by the world’s best soccer players such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta. The winner is the player that performs the most skills.

Monday (AM)

Topic: Creative Play Themes: Real Madrid / Cristiano Ronaldo / Scissors




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Activity 6: End Zone Dribbling

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully dribbles the ball under control into the opposition end zone. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 5: 4v4

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores into the opposition goal. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.


Players are split into two teams around the outside perimeter of the playing area. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team competes for the ball delivered by the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Select (and modify if necessary) activities that are specific to the age and ability of your group.




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Activity 9: Four Goal Dribbling

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully dribbles through any of the four gates and maintains possession by passing to a team mate. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 8: Four Goal Long

Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing corner goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 7: Four Goal Wide

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing wide goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.





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Champions League Tournament

Activity 12: Breakaway

Players are split into two teams. Attackers start with the ball inside the possession box (in a 3v1 scenario). After 5 successful passes two attackers break forward and attempt to score into the central goal (creating a 6v3 scenario). When the defenders win the ball, they score by passing to the target player inside the possession box. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 11: World Cup

Players are split into two teams. Both teams attempt to score into the same goal. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into the goal. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 10: Four Goal Across

Players are split into four teams. Two basic small-sided games are played simultaneously across the width and length of the defined area. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores into the opposing goal. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Small-sided games (5v5 maximum, including GKs).




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Activity 3: Opposite Movements

Players are split into pairs in groups of four. On coaches command, central players split open in opposite directions. The ball is played to either central player and then transferred to the other side. After each pass, the starting position of the central pair is reset. The winner is the group that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 2: Short-Short-Long

Players are split into pairs in groups of four. Players play a wall pass followed by a penetrating forward pass to the other pair. After each penetrating pass the players in the pair rotate positions. The winner is the group that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 1: Through the Gate

Players are in pairs and pass the ball continuously to each other through the gates. The winner is the pair that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Monday (PM)

Topic: Passing (Penetration) Themes: Real Madrid / Cristiano Ronaldo / Scissors




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Activity 6: 3v1 Transfer

Players are split into two teams inside two zones. The attacking teams have a maximum of 5 passes to successfully transfer the ball from one zone to another. When a defender wins the ball, they switch positions with the player that lost possession. The winner is the team that plays the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 5: Overlap & Shoot

Players are split into pairs at either side of the goals. Attackers combine together to perform an overlap, penetrating pass between the mannequins and a shot at goal. The winner is the pair that scores the most goals after a specified period of time.

Activity 4: Pass & Move

Players are split into two teams. Players with a ball pass to a team mate and then sprint to an available marker. The winner is the team that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.





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Activity 9: Four Goal Long

Players are split into two teams. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing corner goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 8: Thread it Through

Players are split into three teams inside three different zones. The attacking team have a maximum of five passes to successfully thread the ball between the defenders in the central zone. When the defenders win the ball they then switch positions with the team that lost possession. All passes must be played below knee height. The winner is the team that plays the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.

Activity 7: 4v2 Possession

Players are split into two teams. The attackers attempt to split the two defenders with a penetrating pass. When the defenders win the ball they then switch positions with the player that lost possession. The winner is the player that players the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.





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Activity 12: End Player Game

Players are split into two teams with two target players either side of the goal. Both teams can use the target players to create goal scoring opportunities. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time.

Activity 11: 2v1 Support Zone

Players are split into two teams with a 1v1 in each end zone. To score, the attacking team must pass forward to the target player in the end zone. An attacker supports the play from the central zone to create a 2v1 scenario. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time.

Activity 10: End Player Possession

Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each end zone. To score, the attacking team must keep possession and successfully transfer the ball via one neutral player to another. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified period of time.





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Activity 3: Sweeper Keepers

Players are split into two teams. The attackers dribble around the markers and shoot at goal. On the attacker’s first touch, defenders sprint around the other markers and become goalkeeper. Players rotate positions.

Activity 2: Penalty Relay

Attackers score as many consecutive penalties as possible before the timer runs out. Defenders dictate the period of time attackers have available to score by dribbling the ball around the markers to a team mate at the other side of the goal. The quicker the defenders dribble the ball, the less time the attackers have to score. Once all defenders return to their starting position, the timer stops. The winner is the team that scores the most goals.

Activity 1: Creative Finishing

Players are split into two teams. Both teams are placed in opposite corners of the area. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team dribbles towards the mannequin, performs a skill, trick or move of their choice and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Tuesday (AM)

Topic: Shooting (Accuracy) Themes: Bayern Munich / Franck Ribery / The Ribery Twist




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Activity 6: First to Score 1

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team plays a forward pass to their opponent and then sprints after the opposite ball. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 5: One-Two, Shoot

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team drops short for a wall pass before the second attacker plays a pass through for the first attacker to shoot at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 4: Blind Side Runs

Players are split into two groups. The first attacker starts on the blind side of the mannequin, runs across the face to receive a pass from the second attacker and shoots at goal. The second attacker then moves onto the blind side of the opposite mannequin. After the first attacker shoots, the third attacker begins. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals after a specified time period.





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Activity 7

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Activity 9: Score Before They Come 2

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams plays a wall pass with the second attacker before playing a penetrating pass forward to the third attacker. The third attacker lays the ball off into the run of the second striker who shoots at goal. The first attacker sprints across to defend the other goal in an attempt to prevent the opposition attacker from scoring. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 8: Score Before They Come 1

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams plays a wall pass with the second attacker who spins around the mannequin to receive a through pass. The first attacker then sprints across to defend the other goal in an attempt to prevent the opposition attacker from scoring. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 7: First to Score 2

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams dribbles past the mannequin, passes to the target player directly in front, sprints in the opposite direction to receive a pass from the other target player and then shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.





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World Cup Tournament

Activity 12: Scramble

Players are split into three teams with one neutral team positioned around the perimeter of the penalty area. The neutral team play with the attacking team in possession (creating a 8v4 overload). Any of the two teams inside the penalty area can score. Play always recommences from the edge of the penalty area. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 11: Central Goal

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player scores when a player successfully scores into either side of the central goal. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 10: Any Man Save

Players are split into three teams inside three separate zones. An attacker from each team dribbles into either of the two opposition zones and shoots at goal. Any opposition defender can use their hands to save a shot. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.





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Activity 3: Weaves Relay

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker of each team dribbles through the slalom of mannequins. The winner is the first attacker to return to their starting position.

Activity 2: Drive At

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from each team drives at the mannequin before quickly changing direction. The winner is the first attacker to drive through the opposite end line.

Activity 1: Free Turns

Each player dribbles freely within the defined area. At their own discretion, players are encouraged to perform creative turns to beat an opponent and/or change speed and direction. The winner is the player that performs the most turns.

Tuesday (PM)

Topic: Changing Direction Themes: Bayern Munich / Franck Ribery / The Ribery Twist




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Activity 6: Double Turn, Direct Attack

Players are split into pairs. On the coaches command, the first attacker of each group drives at the two mannequins before quickly changing direction and dribbling through to the opposite corner. The winner is the first attacker to arrive at the opposite side.

Activity 5: Cuts Relay

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, players dribble towards each mannequin and quickly change direction (cut). Once the attacker has reached the end line, the next player begins. The winner is the first team to return to their starting positions.

Activity 4: Turn In, Turn Out

Players are split into groups of four. On the coaches command, players dribble towards the central mannequin and quickly change direction. The winner is the first player to return to their starting position.





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Activity 9: Burst All Action

Players are split into four teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker of each group drives at the two mannequins before quickly changing direction. The first attacker then passes to the second attacker and sprints around the markers. The second attacker cuts the ball from side to side before passing to the first attacker of the opposite team. The winner is the first team to return to their starting positions.

Activity 8: Fakes 123

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker of each group drives at the two mannequins before quickly changing direction. The attacker then fakes to pass to the target player and instead drives to the opposite side. The winner is the first attacker to drive through the opposite side line.

Activity 7: Sidestep

Players are split into two teams. The attacker dribbles towards the mannequin and quickly changes direction through either of the two side gates. The defender reacts to the movement of the attacker and attempts to win the ball. If the defender wins the ball, they then dribble through either gate. The winner is the player that dribbles through the most gates.





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Activity 12: Two Goal Wide

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when the attacking team score into the central goal or the defending team score into either of the two wide goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 11: Four Goal Dribbling

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully dribbles through any of the four gates and maintains possession by passing to a team mate. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.







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Players are split into two teams. Players with a ball pass to a team mate and then sprint to an available marker. The winner is the team that completes the most number of passes after a specified time period.

Activity 2: Find Spare Box

Players are split into groups of three. The player in possession of the ball passes to either another player and/or into the spare box. After each pass, the player must move into an unoccupied square. The winner is the player that completes the most passes after a specified time period.

Activity 1: Wall Passes

Players are in pairs and pass the ball continuously to each other. The winner is the pair that completes the most successive passes after a specified time period.

Wednesday (AM)

Topic: Receiving & Control Themes: Paris Saint-Germain / Ibrahimovic / The Elastico




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Activity 6: Touch & Hit (Passive Pressure)

Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass, controls the ball beyond the defender and shoots at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 5: Positive Touch

Players are split into pairs. Players receive a pass through the gate, take a positive touch around either outside marker and return the ball to their partner. Players have a maximum of two touches. The winner is the player that completes the most successive returns.

Activity 4: Windows

Players are split into two teams. Attackers move freely within the defined area and play a wall pass with the static defenders around the perimeter. Attackers must take a minimum of two touches. The winner is the attacker that completes the most wall passes after a specified time period.





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Activity 9: Receive, Pass & Exchange

Players are split into two teams. Attackers move freely within the defined area. The attacker pass to and exchange positions with a static team mate around the perimeter. All players follow their pass. The winner is the attacker that completes the most passes after a specified time period.

Activity 8: Turn, Wall Pass, Release

Players are split into two groups. On the coaches command, the first attacker of each group drives at the first mannequin before quickly changing direction. The attacker then plays a wall pass with the target player around the second mannequin before dribbling to the opposite corner. The winner is the first attacker to arrive at the opposite side.

Activity 7: Receive & Pass

Players are split into pairs in two groups. On coaches command, the first two attackers from each group receive a pass and take a positive touch away from the mannequin before passing to the target player. Attackers then receive a wall pass from the target player and join the opposite group. The winner is the first attacker to receive a wall pass from the target player.





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Activity 11: Team Shape Passing

Players are positioned into a team shape / system of play. Players pass amongst themselves and adjust their position in relation to the movement of both the ball and the rest of their team mates. The winner is the player that is most efficient at receiving, controlling and releasing the ball.

Activity 12: Four Goal Across

Players are split into four teams. Two basic small-sided games are played simultaneously across the width and length of the defined area. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores into the opposing goal. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 10: Circulation

Players receive a pass and take a positive touch away from the mannequin before passing to the next player. All players follow their pass. The winner is the player that is most efficient at receiving, controlling and releasing the ball.





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Activity 3: Sidestep & Score

Players are split into two teams. The attacker dribbles into the box, changes direction through either of the two side gates and shoots at goal. The defender reacts to the movement of the attacker and attempts to win the ball. If the defender wins possession, they then score into either goal. The winner is the defender that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 3: Catch Me If You Can

Players are split into two lines next to an opponent. On the coaches command, the attackers sprint to the closest sideline. Defenders (furthest from the line) attempt to tag their partner before they reach the line. The winner is the defender that tags the most attackers.

Activity 1: Paired Tag

Players are split into pairs. Defenders attempt to tag the attacker. When the attacker is tagged, they then become the defender. The winner is the player that tags their partner the most times after a specified time period.

Wednesday (PM)

Topic: Defending (1v1s) Themes: Paris Saint-Germain / Ibrahimovic / The Elastico




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Activity 6: 1v1 Offset Goals

Players are split into two teams. Attackers receive a pass from the defender and attempt to score into the opposition corner goals. If the defender wins the ball, they then score into either of the two corner goals. The winner is the defender that scores the most goals.

Activity 5: Show Out, Show In, Defend

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first defender from each team sprints to press the first two mannequins and channel play towards a desired direction. The defenders then move into a 1v1 scenario against the attacker. The winner is the first defender to win possession of the ball and/or prevent the attacker from scoring.

Activity 4: Individual Defensive Shape

Players are split into two teams. The first defender from each team sprints to press each mannequin and channel play towards a desired direction. Once the defender has reached the end line the next player begins. The winner is the defender with the most realistic defensive shape.





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Activity 9: 1v1 Continuous

Players are split into two teams. Attackers drive at the defender and attempt to score into the opposition goal. As soon as the attack breaks down and/or a goal is scored, the attacker then becomes a defender and attempts to defend the next wave of attack. The winner is the team that concedes the least amount of goals.

Activity 8: 1v1 Back to Goal

Attackers are positioned 10-yards in front of a defender. On the coaches command, the attacker moves away at an angle from the defender, receives a pass and attempts to score into the opposition goal. When the defender wins possession of the ball, they attempt to score into either of the two corner goals. The winner is the defender that scores the most goals.

Activity 7: 1v1 Retreating Defender

Players are split into two teams. The first defender passes the ball towards the mannequin for the attacker to run onto. The defender then makes a retreating run onto a goal-side position in an attempt to prevent the attacker from scoring. When a defender wins the ball, they then score into the opposition goal. The winner is the defender that scores the most goals.





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Activity 12: 1v1 Wide Zone

Players are split into two teams. To score, the attacking team must pass to a supporting attacker in the wide zone. One defender can enter the wide zone to create a 1v1 scenario. The winner is the team that concedes the least number of goals after specified time period.

Activity 11: 1v1 End Zone

Players are split into two teams with a defender in each end zone. To score, the attacking team must pass forward to a supporting attacker in the end zone (creating a 1v1 scenario). The winner is the team that concedes the least number of goals after specified time period.

Activity 10: Most Goals Wins

Players are split into two teams. Attackers attempt to score into any of the six goals. After a 1v1 scenario has finished, attackers sprint to the nearest ball and recommence another 1v1 attack. Defenders attempt to prevent the attackers from scoring. The winner is the defender that concedes the least number of goals.





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Activity 3: Scoring in Numbers

Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. On the coaches command, the designated number of players run around the flags and compete for the ball delivered the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Activity 2: 1v1 Gates

Players are in pairs. Attackers dribble through as many different gates as possible. The defenders attempt to prevent their opponent from dribbling through the gates. When defenders win possession of the ball, they then become the attacker. The winner is the player that dribbles through the most gates after a specified time period.

Activity 1: Creative Player

Players have a ball between two and rotate every 60-seconds. At their own discretion, attackers are encouraged to perform creative skills, tricks and moves to beat an opponent and/or change speed and direction. Defenders follow the attacker with the ball. The winner is the player that performs the most creative skills and tricks.

Thursday (AM)

Topic: Attacking (1v1s) Themes: Barcelona / Lionel Messi / The Cruyff Turn




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Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team compete for the ball delivered the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.

Activity 5: Numbered Attack

Four attackers are positioned 10-yards in front of a defender. On the coaches command, the designated attacker dribbles forward towards the defender and attempts to score. The defender attempts to prevent attackers from scoring. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 4: Burst into 1v1

Players are split into two teams. Attackers dribble towards the first two mannequins and perform a skill, trick or move of their choice and dribbles into a 1v1 scenario. The winner is the first attacker to score.





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Activity 9: 1v1 with Goalkeepers

Attackers are positioned 10-yards in front of a defender. On the coaches command, the first attacker dribbles towards the defender and attempts to score into either of the two corner goals. The defender and two goalkeepers attempt to prevent the attackers from scoring. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 8: 1v1 Corner Goals

Players are split into two teams. Attackers receive a pass from the defender and attempt to score into either of the two corner goals. When the defender wins the ball, they then score into either of the two opposition corner goals. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.


Players are split into two teams around the outside perimeter of the playing area. On the coaches command, the designated player from each team competes for the ball delivered by the coach. A point is awarded to the team that scores. The winner is the first team to 10 points.





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Activity 12: 1v1 Wide Zone

Players are split into two teams. To score, the attacking team must pass to a supporting attacker in the wide zone. One defender can enter the wide zone to create a 1v1 scenario. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time.

Activity 11: End Zone Dribbling

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully dribbles the ball under control into the opposition end zone. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 10: 1v1 Continuous

Players are split into two teams. Attackers drive at the defender and attempt to score into the opposition goal. As soon as the attack breaks down and/or a goal is scored, the attacker then becomes a defender and attempts to defend the next wave of attack. The winner is the player that scores the most goals after a specified time period.





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Activity 3: Congestion

Players are split into two teams and positioned around the outside perimeter, inside the possession square and inside the congestion zone. When a player passes the ball to a team mate, they must exchange positions. Players are conditioned to a maximum of three touches around the outside perimeter, two touches inside the possession square and one touch inside the congestion zone. The winner is the player that completes the most passes after a specified time period.


Players are split into two teams. Players with a ball pass to a team mate and then sprint to an available marker. The winner is the team that completes the most number of passes after a specified time period.

Activity 1: Numbered Sequence

Players are split into two teams. Players move freely inside the defined area and pass the ball to the succeeding numbered team mate. The winner is the team that completes the most successive passes after a specified period of time.

Thursday (PM)

Topic: Passing (Possession) Themes: Barcelona / Lionel Messi / The Cruyff Turn




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Activity 6: Keep Ball

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, two defenders attempt to win possession inside the opposition end zone. Upon transition, the ball is then transferred into the opposite end zone and possession is retained by the other team. The winner is the team that successively completes the most number of passes.

Activity 5: Numbered Possession

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the selected numbered players defend inside the opposition end zone in attempt to win possession of the ball. The winner is the team that successively completes the most number of passes.

Activity 4: 4v1 Possession

Players are split into two teams. The attackers attempt to split the two defenders with a penetrating pass. When the defenders win the ball, they then switch positions with the player that lost possession. The winner is the player that players the most penetrating passes after a specified period of time.





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Activity 9: End Player Possession

Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each end zone. To score, the attacking team must keep possession and successfully transfer the ball via one neutral player to another. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period

Activity 8: 4v4 + 4

Players are split into two teams with four neutral players around the outside perimeter of the playing area. To score, the attacking team must keep possession and successfully transfer the ball via one neutral player to another. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 7: Possession Box

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a team successively completes a specific number of passes. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.





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Activity 12: Four Square Possession

Players are split into two teams with four neutral players around the outside perimeter and a central neutral player inside the playing area. To score, the attacking team must keep possession and successfully transfer the ball via one neutral player to another. When an attacking player vacates an area, another player must move into the available square. Possession only counts if all the attacking players are evenly spread throughout the grid. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 11: Third to Third

Players are split into two teams. The team in possession attempts to successively complete five passes before progressing onto the next third. The winner is the first team that maintains possession through all three thirds.

Activity 10: Man Advantage

Players are split into two teams with 2v2 inside each zone. The neutral player moves freely through the three zones to create a 3v2 overload scenario. The attacking team in possession attempts to successively complete three passes before passing into the next zone. The winner is the team that maintains possession of the ball through the most zones after a specified time period.





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Activity 3: Flat Four Switch (Combinations)

Players are split into a flat four defense / midfield with two target players. Target players initiate the play by passing the ball into any of the four attackers. The four attackers then combine freely to switch the ball from one wide player to another before passing to the opposite target player. The winner is the player that is most efficient at receiving, controlling and releasing the ball.

Activity 2: Circulation

Players are positioned into a team shape / system of play. Players pass amongst themselves and adjust their position in relation to the movement of both the ball and the rest of their team mates. The winner is the player that is most efficient at receiving, controlling and releasing the ball.

Activity 1: Short-Short-Long (Wide)

Players are split into pairs in groups of four. Players play a wall pass followed by a switch of play to the other pair. After each switch of play the players in the pair rotate positions. The winner is the group that completes the most successive passes after a specified time period.

Friday (AM)

Topic: Passing (Switch of Play) Themes: Manchester Utd / Wayne Rooney / The Roulette




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Activity 6: Six Goal Wide

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores into either of the three opposing wide goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 5: Team Shape Passing

Players are positioned into a team shape / system of play. Players pass amongst themselves and adjust their position in relation to the movement of both the ball and team mates. The winner is the player with the most realistic movement.

Activity 4: Two Goal Transfer

Players circulate the ball quickly in attempt to pass into either of the two wide goals. The defender attempts to prevent the attackers from scoring by shifting sideways across the playing area. The winner is the player that is most efficient at receiving, controlling and releasing the ball.





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Activity 9: Three Vertical Zones

Players are split into two teams with a neutral player. A point is awarded when a team successfully switches the ball through each zone and/or scores into the opposition goal. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 8: Wide Player Possession

Players are split into two teams with an attacking player in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to an attacking wide player en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified period of time.







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Activity 12: Wingers Game

Players are split into two teams with two neutral players in each wide zone. The attacking team must successfully transfer the ball to a wide neutral players en route to scoring a goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 11: Two Goal Wide

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when the attacking team score into the central goal or the defending team score into either of the two wide goals. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 10: Throw & Switch

Players are split into two teams. Starting play with a throw-in, the attacking team must successfully transfer the ball into the opposite wide zone en route to scoring a goal. Defenders can only press the wide player once the ball enters the wide zone. When the defending team wins possession, they attempt to score into the corner goal. The winner is the team with the most goals after a specified time period.





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Activity 3: One-Two Overlap

Players are split into two teams at either side of the goal. The first attacker plays a wall pass with the supporting attacker before overlapping around the mannequin, receiving a return pass and shooting at goal. The winner is the team that scores the most number of goals.

Activity 2: Touch & Hit

Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass and shoots at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most number of goals.

Activity 1: First to Score Inside D

On the coaches command, three attackers dribble towards goal and shoot inside the ‘D’ at the edge of the penalty area. The winner is the first attacker to score.

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Activity 6: Lay-off & Shoot

Players are split into two teams. On the coaches command, the first attacker from both teams play a wall pass with the second attacker and shoots at goal. The winner is the first attacker to score.

Activity 5: Diagonal Pressure

Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a diagonal pass and shoots at goal. The defender attempts to press the ball and black the shot. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 4: Touch & Hit (Passive Pressure)

Players are split into two groups at either side of the goal. The attacker receives a pass, controls the ball beyond the defender and shoots at goal. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.





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Activity 9: Shoot & Return Onside

Players are split into pairs at either side of the goals. The first attacker drives forward and shoots at goal from outside the penalty area. The first attacker then sprints back onto an onside position to receive a penetrating pass between the mannequins from the second attacker. The first attacker then shoots at goal again. The winner is the pair that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 8: Pass & Chase

Players are split into two teams. The attacker runs between the mannequins onto a pass from the defender. The attacker attempts to score before the defender competes for the ball. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.

Activity 7: Drive & Cut

Players are split into pairs. On the coaches command, the wide attacker drives towards the mannequin before changing direction and cutting the ball back into the run of the supporting attacker. The supporting attacker then shoots at goal from outside the penalty area. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.





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Activity 12: Score from Anywhere

Players are split into two teams. A point is awarded when a player successfully scores from inside the opposition penalty area. Two points are awarded when a player successfully scores from outside the opposition penalty area. The winner is the team with the most points after a specified time period.

Activity 11: World Cup

Players are split into two teams. Both teams attempt to score into the same goal. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into the goal. The winner is the team that scores the most goals after a specified time period.

Activity 10: 3v1 Wave of Attack

Players are split into threes. Attackers start with the ball inside the possession area (in a 3v1 scenario) and attempt to create a goal scoring opportunity. Attackers can only score from outside the penalty area. The winner is the attacker that scores the most goals.





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Champions League: End Zone (Dribbling)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. A point is scored when a player successfully dribbles the ball under control into the opposi-tion end zone. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and move-ments in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Exploiting 1v1 situations and creative dribbling in wide areas.

Champions League: 4v4 + GKs

This game-related practice is set up to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Encourage creative imagination and self-expression through free play.

Champions League: 4v4

The 4v4 game-related practice is set up to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Encourage creative imagination and self-expression through free play.

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Champions League Tournament (Small-sided games, 5v5 maximum, including GKs)




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Team Shape: 4v4 Diamond (1-2-1)

Principles of Play:

Width: use wide attacking areas to create goal scoring opportunities

Length: stretch the game forward by providing an outlet in attack

Depth: offer support behind the ball in both attack and defense

Penetration: break down opposition by quickly moving ball forward

Support: moving to assist team mates with and without the ball

Creativity: playing with self-expression and creative imagination

Champions League: Four Goal (Across)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. Two basic 4v4 games are played across the width and length of the defined area. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situa-tions.

Principle Focus:

Movement (with and without ball) and game awareness.

Champions League: Four Goal (Wide)

This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. A point is scored when a player successfully scores into either of the two opposing corner goals. Coach should allow players to have the freedom to express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks and movements in 1v1 situations.

Principle Focus:

Switch of play and creating width.





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