Soccerexercises for u7
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
- Mark out an area of 30 by 40 metres.
- Assign each player a number.
- Players pass in numerical order: from player 1 to player 2, to player 3, and so on, while moving through the area.
- Use 2-3 balls to increase speed and awareness.
- Ensure players move throughout the entire area and do not just stand close to the players they need to pass to.
- Players must call for the ball when it is their turn and shout the name of the player they are going to pass to.
- Have players perform specific actions when making a pass, for example: play the ball into the run.
- The receiving player must accelerate.
- The odd numbers may only touch the ball once, the even numbers twice.
- Alternate these rules.
Description
- The taggers attempt to tag a player with their hands.
- Once a player is tagged, they must stand still with their legs spread apart.
- The player can be 'freed' if another player who is not tagged crawls under them.
- Switch taggers after a certain period of time.
- Dependent on age and skill level.
- Length: 30-40 metres.
- Width: 20-25 metres.
Setup
- Left: 3 white cones with 10 foot lengths between, first cone 10 foot lengths from the line.
- Right: 3 blue cones with 10 foot lengths between, starting on the line.
- There are 3 lanes, exercises are performed in the lane.
- Rejoin via the zebra crossing (space between the lanes).
- White cones: with left foot.
- Blue cones: with right foot.
- Tap tap stop (same foot).
- Tap stop (straight through the lane), alternating feet.
- Tap tap drag.
- Tap tap make a V.
- Tap tap cut.
- Tap tap behind support leg.
- Tap tap step over.
- Tap tap scissors.
- Tap tap Cruyff move.
- These technique lanes can be used as a warm-up in every training session.
Setup
- The players form groups of three. Two players stand by one cone, and the third player stands directly opposite them.
- The front player of the two at the cone has the ball and passes it directly to the feet of the player opposite her. Then, this player sprints to the other side and stands by the cone.
- The other player receives the ball and passes it to the one now standing opposite her. This pattern repeats continuously.
- Dribble with the ball at the foot.
Field Setup
- Mark out a field with four cones, 10 by 10 metres.
- Divide the players into two groups. One group moves horizontally from left to right. The other group moves vertically from bottom to top.
- At the whistle signal, players return to their starting position.
- Players must not touch each other or the ball of another player. In case of contact, both the player and the one who is touched receive a penalty point.
- Crossing is only allowed at the whistle signal from the trainer.
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.
- Work in pairs with one ball.
- Throw gently.
- The player walks into the ball, which is easier than the opposite.
- Keep the distances small.
- 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.
Formation
- The players position themselves in a circle. Ideally, there are 6 to 8 players per circle. There is only one ball per circle.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If necessary, control the ball first.
- Dribble with both feet.
- Do not pass too hard or too softly.
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.