Soccerexercises for u16
Setup
- Players are divided into equal groups.
- Each group tries to dribble the ball through the poles as quickly as possible.
- The last player of each group must pick up the ball and place it on the cone.
- Start with the first player of each group dribbling the ball through the poles.
- The next player begins as soon as the previous player has handed over the ball.
- The last player places the ball on the cone to complete the race.
Description
- Bowling: Each player from each team takes turns kicking a ball from 5 metres towards 10 pins. Try to knock over as many pins as possible.
- 10 pins arranged in a pyramid shape. A spot 5 metres away from where the players may kick.
- 10 minutes
- Look carefully. Pass with control.
- Start at 5 metres, then move to 10 metres.
Positional Play and Passing
- Dotted lines indicate the movement paths, solid lines are the passing lines.
- Cones act as defenders.
- Player B finishes.
- If the cross is too low or too soft, player C can finish.
- Timing, accurate passing, and positioning are essential.
- Move forward: A to B, B to C, C to D.
- D takes the ball from B and joins on the other side.
- The right side begins when a cross is given on the left, and vice versa.
Organisation
- Play two against one. If there are two players left, they play one against one on a narrower field.
- The duo tries to score on the two small goals.
- After approximately 8 minutes, switch players.
- If the duo finds it too easy, move the two goals closer together.
- Due to the many one against one duels, you can quickly see if they are performing well or less well.
- Do not give instructions in the first match.
- Give players the chance to improve themselves.
- Prevent the opponent from being able to shoot on goal.
- Ensure you position yourself so that it is difficult for the opponent to pass to their teammate.
Field Setup
- 2 x 4 x 2 cones or markers set up next to each other to form two lanes.
- Players pass the ball precisely through the lane of cones or markers and sprint after it.
- Another player (white) receives the ball and dribbles to the other lane.
- There, this player repeats the action towards player 3.
- Player 3 starts again at the same place as player 1.
- The ball must go through the lane of cones or markers.
- If a cone is hit, the player must sprint to set the cone upright and do three push-ups at the end.
- The ball must pass all the cones before the receiving player can take the ball and dribble to the other position.
Field Setup
- 2 large goals
- Play in a formation of 4 against 4, 3 against 3, or 2 against 2.
- Players may touch the ball a maximum of 2 times.
- The ball may be controlled, but must then be played on in one touch.
- After a goal or when the ball is shot over the line, possession goes to the other team.
- Scoring from your own half is not allowed.
- A player must always be passed before the ball can be played on.
- If this is not adhered to, the opposing team receives a free ball.
Setup
- Cones on the 16-metre line, 5 metres apart.
- Cones below at a distance of 10 metres.
- Cones on the side, 3 metres from the 16-metre line and 5 metres down.
- Player A stands 10 metres from the cones.
- A plays the ball to the incoming Player B and immediately runs to the side past the defender.
- B lays the ball off to A and returns to his starting position.
- As soon as B lays the ball off, C starts running to pass the full-back.
- A plays the ball into the path of C.
- C passes the last man and lays the ball back to B.
- B finishes.
- A becomes B, B becomes C, and C retrieves the ball and joins the back of the line, then switches to the other side.
- A must continue running immediately after the pass.
- B must create space to request the ball and then choose position directly.
- C must start at the right moment and not stand too deep to avoid being too close to the central defender.
Execution
- Divide your team into four groups of four players, each with one ball.
- Players pass the ball around within their team in the designated area.
- Players must remain in constant motion with frequent changes of pace to find space.
- Each team should attempt to maintain a diamond shape.
- Communication is essential; players must call for the ball and shout the name of the teammate to whom they are passing.
- Passes must be precise, either into the space or to the feet of the teammate.
- Players must not touch each other, and the balls must not collide.
- This exercise requires great attentiveness from the players.
- Add a passive defender who can defend any ball.
- Add an active defender who is allowed to win the ball.
Organisation
- Play 6 versus 5 plus goalkeeper.
- When the team that must score on the large goal loses the ball, they must defend five small goals.
- Switch sides after 15 minutes.
- If the attackers of the triangle team lose the ball, this can quickly result in a counter-goal.
- Players who do not defend enough in competitive matches may find this game format less enjoyable.
- Ensure you mark your man on time.
- Do not rush in.
- Mark on the correct side.
- Pay attention to your posture during duels, bend your knees.
Field Setup
- Goalkeeper with defenders at the goal (near post and far post).
- Other defenders may take a free role.
- Attackers position themselves mainly at the far post.
- The player taking the corner kick passes with a strong ground pass to a teammate nearby.
- The teammate shoots the ball directly at the goal.
- Defenders attempt to block the ball.
- If the ball goes out, a new corner kick is taken.
- If the goalkeeper catches the ball, a new corner kick must be taken.
- Defenders must block the ball.
- If the goalkeeper catches the ball, attackers must immediately retreat to the midfield.
Execution
- Sprint from cone to cone.
- At each cone, perform a task:
- Task 1: Perform one push-up.
- Task 2: Sit down and quickly stand up again.
- Task 3: Jump as if heading a football.
- Many variations are possible.
Execution
- Set up cones according to the formation for 7 players.
- Each player turns out at least once.
- Make one wall pass.
- Execute a long pass twice.
- Ensure a good pass with reception.
- Turn with the play after delivering the pass.
