Soccerexercises for u14

• 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.

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.

• Four players in position as shown in the diagram.
• Two players are in line at Player 2's position.

• 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.

• The players position themselves in a circle. Ideally, there are 6 to 8 players per circle. Each circle has only one ball.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• For each player, place two cones approximately 15 metres apart. This distance can be adjusted as desired.
• The player runs back and forth with the ball around the cone.
• Upon return, the player stops the ball next to the cone.
• Then, the player runs back and forth at a high pace around the cone without the ball.
• The fastest player wins.

• Repeat the desired number of times.
• Try reversing the order: first without the ball and then with the ball.

• Upon losing possession, the team must immediately apply pressure on the ball.
• The objective is to regain the ball as quickly as possible.

• The red team plays in possession of the ball.
• The yellow team attempts to take the ball away.
• If the yellow team gains possession, they try to score immediately in one of the four goals.
• The red team must prevent this by applying immediate pressure.
• The field is small to encourage quick attempts on goal.

• Observe whether pressure is applied upon losing the ball.
• Analyse who applies pressure and who does not.
• Assess the intensity of the pressure applied.

• Use small goals if there are no goalkeepers.
• Allow the team with fewer players to score by dribbling out of the field.
• Award points to the team with more players for a number of successful passes.
• Award points to the team with more players if they regain possession without a goal attempt from the team with fewer players.
• Adjust the number of goals.
• Count goals from the team with fewer players as more valuable.

• Players dribble in a rectangle with various cones.
• They must not dribble over the cones and should avoid collisions with other players.
• The coach gives different tasks.

• Dribble with the inside of the right foot.
• Dribble with the inside of the left foot.
• Dribble with the outside of the right foot.
• Dribble with the outside of the left foot.
• Dribble with the ball between both feet.
• On signal, stop the ball with the sole and change direction.
• On signal, dribble to a cone and turn around the cone with the ball.

• Form groups of 2 players, with 1 ball per group.
• The players with the ball stand on the sideline.
• The other players stand opposite them, approximately 6 metres away.

• Player A dribbles forward.
• Player B jogs backward across the field.
• Player A passes the ball to Player B, who passes the ball back to Player A.
• Repeat this until they reach the other sideline.
• Switch roles when the players reach the other side of the field.
• Player A then jogs backward to the starting line.

• Alternate between right foot and left foot.
• Try to apply one-touch passing.
• Focus on quality over speed; it is not a race.

• Player 1 passes to player 2.
• Player 2 returns the pass to player 1.
• Player 1 plays through to player 3.
• Player 3 returns the pass to player 2.
• Player 2 plays to player 4.
• Player 6 returns the pass to player 5.
• Player 5 plays a deep pass to player 6.
• Player 6 finishes, takes the ball, and joins player 1.

• Defender number 1 delivers a long pass to attacker number 2.
• The attacker controls the ball and goes directly towards the goal to score.
• Defender number 1 engages in the one-on-one duel.
• If intercepted, the defender finishes on the small goals.
• If the goalkeeper stops the ball, the same applies.
• Defender number 1 may play with his goalkeeper.

• Defenders start with a ball.
• Attackers start without a ball.
• Switch roles and join after each turn.
• Distances can be increased or decreased.
• The attacker must accelerate towards the goal.
• The defender must control the pace.
• Switch immediately upon losing the ball.

• Encourage players to engage in duels.
• Upon ball recovery, immediately coach whether to play with the goalkeeper or go directly to one of the goals.

• First left, then right, or both sides simultaneously if there are enough players.
• Encourage using the left foot on the left side, right foot on the right side.

• Player A turns open to the outside behind the opponent.
• Player A passes forward to player B between the cones.
• Player A runs diagonally to the cone in front of the goal.
• At the same time, player B cuts or turns out of the cones towards the goal line.
• Player B passes diagonally back to player A who is now at the cone.
• Player A shoots at the goal.
• Player A becomes player B, player B joins the starting position.