Soccerexercises for u19
Setup
- 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.
Formation
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Execution
- Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2.
- Player 2 dribbles around the cones and passes at the end to Player 3.
- Player 3 returns the ball to Player 2.
- Player 2 finishes on goal.
- Player 3 retrieves the ball and takes the position of Player 1.
- Player 1 moves to the position of Player 2.
- Player 2 moves to the position of Player 3.
Execution
- 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.
Description
- 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.
Preparation
- 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.
Execution
- 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.
Content
- 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.
Field Setup
- Mark the field with 4 cones in a 20 by 20 meter area.
- Each pair of players receives a ball.
- The purple player must try to shield the ball from the blue player.
- The blue player must try to recover the ball without committing a foul.
- If a player recovers the ball, that player may shield the ball and the other player must try to take it back.
- On the coach's whistle, you must switch player groups.
- You may not switch to another player you have already played against.
- Use your body effectively when shielding the ball.
Organisation
- The game is played between two teams against each other.
- The attackers play towards a large goal.
- The defenders play towards four small goals on the sides.
- If the team that must score on the large goal loses the ball, they must defend the four small goals.
- After 15 minutes, switch halves.
- If the attackers lose the ball, it can quickly result in a counter-goal.
- Players who do not defend enough in competitive matches may find this game form challenging.
- Mark the opponent on time.
- Do not lunge.
- Defend on the correct side.
- Posture during duels, bend the knees.
Introduction
- This activity involves speed, agility, coordination, passing, and duels.
- Suitable for all age groups with possible variations.
- The FUN aspect is enjoyable for both young and old.
Execution
- Players A start shoulder to shoulder and sprint to the cones.
- Accelerate around the marker and move backwards to the pole.
- Move sideways over the hurdles and then back behind the pole.
- Accelerate forward to the furthest pole and then backwards to the other pole.
- Player B plays a ball to A who finishes on goal.
- The player who finishes first wins.
Variations
- For older age groups, the loser may receive an extra task.
- For younger age groups, points are accumulated.
- Players switch positions after each round.
- Player B can throw the ball so A must head it towards the goal.