11/1/08 Coffee Talk

The Importance of Basic Technique

• Dutch and Brazilian philosophies

• Videos

• Drills and Plans

• Discussion

The Dutch Vision• Have Fun!• Play within the game• Focus on technique• Many repetitions• Possession• Passing• Speed of play

http://www.jaymoore.com/dutchreq.htm

REQUIREMENTS THAT EACH SOCCER PRACTICE MUST HAVE

• Soccer Related Objectives– to score goals. – to build up. – defending

• Many Repetitions– many turns, good planning – enough balls, materials

• Take the group in consideration– age, skills, level

• Correct Coaching– influence players – intervene, give instructions, demonstrate, ask questions

The Dutch Vision

• Technique practice

• Small-sided games – 4v4

• Build-up passing patterns

The Brazilian Vision• Have Fun!• Fast and secure ball movement• Unpredictable/creative attack/technique• Many repetitions• Possession• Passing• Speed of play

The Brazilian Vision

• Flair

• Fitness

• Ball always moving

• Player circulation

The Brazilian Attack

• Body open to field

• Diagonal passing

• Fast ball movement

• Ball on the ground

Dutch (Coerver) skills practice

Brazilian skills practice