Soccerexercises

Content
  • Player 1 walks backwards and underhand throws the ball to the head of Player 2.
  • At the other side, the roles are reversed.
  • Player 2 walks forwards towards the ball and heads it into the hands of Player 1.
  • Practice both heading, throwing at knee height, and executing a dropkick.
  • A dropkick is passing the ball with the instep shortly after the ball has hit the ground.
Structure
  • Work in pairs with one ball.
  • Throw gently.
  • The player walks into the ball, which is easier than the opposite.
  • Keep the distances small.
Coaching
  • Player 2 must walk backwards and throw the ball underhand.
  • Ensure at least four cones or markers are present.
  • Make sure there are no obstacles on the field.
  • Demonstrate and check the technique of heading, passing at knee height, and the dropkick for correct execution.
Setup
  • Players stand on one side of the goal next to the post.
  • One wall passer is positioned at the penalty spot.
Execution
  • The player passes the ball directly to the wall passer.
  • The player sprints around the wall passer.
  • The player finishes on goal.
Option
  • Use a large goal or a small goal.
drawing Finishing on goal with wall pass
Formation
  • The players position themselves in a circle. Ideally, there are 6 to 8 players per circle. There is only one ball per circle.
Execution
  • A player passes the ball to another player and follows the ball towards the player he passes to. The second player receives the ball and passes it to another player in the circle, also following the ball. This process continues to repeat.
Quality
  • Passes must be clear and accurate. The passes are played on the ground, keep the ball low!
  • Just after the pass, players accelerate with a short sprint.
  • Players call out the name of the player they want to pass to.
  • All players are constantly on their toes, not flat-footed, to improve speed of action.
Progression
  • You can make the game more challenging by applying one-touch play.
  • You can play with two balls.
Organisation
  • Start with dribbling.
  • Then shoot through small gates.
  • Via a one-two pass, a cross is delivered which is then shot on goal.
  • Depending on the number of players, you can start with 2 balls at positions A and C, or with 3 balls simultaneously.
  • Everyone shifts one position each time.
Points of Attention
  • If necessary, control the ball first.
  • Dribble with both feet.
  • Do not pass too hard or too softly.
Setup
  • 5 versus 5 positional play on one half of the pitch.
  • 2 wall passers on the sides.
Execution
  • The team plays together in a positional play.
  • The objective is to move the ball to the wall passer on the other half.
  • If the ball is intercepted by the opposing team, the roles are immediately reversed.
Slalom Between Cones
  • Run to the next cone.
  • Execution: 2 rounds without the ball as a warm-up.
  • 2 rounds with the ball, use both feet.
  • 2 rounds with the ball, use only the right foot.
  • 2 rounds with the ball, use only the left foot.
  • At speed to the free-standing cones.
  • Make a circle around the 2 free-standing cones.
drawing Warm-up: ball agility

Description

  • This activity focuses on calling for the ball and movement.
  • The setup consists of four players in a line.
  • If there are more players, two starting positions can be created.

Execution

  • Player A has the ball and passes to Player B.
  • Player B must call for the ball before receiving it.
  • Player B receives the ball and rotates to Player C.
  • Player C calls for the ball, receives it, and rotates to Player D.
  • Player D calls for the ball and dribbles back to the starting position.
  • Repeat the exercise starting from Player A.

Note

  • Call for the ball before passing.
  • Ensure a good pass.
  • Receive the ball well and rotate.
drawing Passing and rotating with four players
Setup
  • Four players in position as shown in the diagram.
  • Two players are in line at Player 2's position.
Execution
  • Player 1 plays the ball to Player 2.
  • Player 2 turns and passes to the winger, Player 3, on the right side.
  • Player 3 delivers a cross-field pass at the 16-meter mark to the left, to Player 4.
  • Player 4 lays the ball off wide, and Player 1 finishes.
  • Player 1 moves to Player 2's position, Player 2 moves to Player 3's position.
  • Player 3 moves to Player 4's position, and Player 4 retrieves the ball and joins the back of the line.
drawing Finishing with pass, turning and laying off
Rules of the Game
  • The players play 4 versus 4.
  • In the attack, the players must first pass the ball to each other 2 times before they are allowed to score.
  • After a period of time, this can be expanded to 3 passes.
  • When the ball is intercepted by the opponent, the counting of the passes must start again.
  • Scoring is not allowed if there have not been enough passes.
Objective
  • Learn to continue moving after a pass.
  • Combination of crossing and finishing.
Execution
  • Red player passes to blue player and runs towards the corner flag.
  • Blue player returns the ball into the space towards the corner flag.
  • Red player delivers a cross to the incoming blue player.
  • Blue player finishes the ball.
Key Points
  • Good initial pass.
  • Move towards the ball for the return pass.
  • Return pass into the space.
  • Do not run in too early when finishing.
drawing Deep passing and finishing
Formation
  • The players position themselves in a circle. Ideally, there are 6 to 8 players per circle. Each circle has only one ball.
Execution
  • A player passes the ball to another player and follows the ball towards the player they passed to.
  • The second player receives the ball and passes it to another player in the circle. They also follow the ball towards the player they have just passed to.
  • This repeats continuously.
Quality
  • Passes must be clear and accurate. The passes are played along the ground, keep the ball low!
  • Just after the pass, players accelerate (short sprint).
  • Players call out the name of the player they intend to pass to.
  • All players stand constantly on their toes, not flat-footed, to improve reaction speed.
Progression
  • You can make the game more challenging by applying one-touch play.
  • You can play with two balls.
  • Player 1, who has made the pass, must try to tag the receiving player (player 2) before they pass the ball to player 3.
Formation
  • Form groups of two players. Each group has one ball.
  • Players with the ball stand on the sideline.
  • The other players stand opposite them, approximately 6 metres away.
Execution
  • Player A dribbles forward while Player B jogs backwards.
  • Player A passes the ball to B, who passes it back to A.
  • Repeat this until the other sideline is reached.
  • Switch roles when the other side of the field is reached.
  • Player A walks backwards to the starting line.
Quality
  • Alternate passes between the right foot and the left foot.
  • Try to use one-touch passing; only if necessary, the ball may be touched twice.
  • Focus on quality over speed; it is not a race.
  • Encourage successes!
Progression
  • Play the ball to the thigh, bring under control, and volley back.
  • Play the ball to the chest, bring under control, and volley back.
  • Play the ball to the head, head the ball back.