Soccerexercises for u15

Execution
  • Start in a stable position on one leg and move around a cone.
  • Go into a prone position and quickly stand upright.
  • Place the slats between the legs.
  • Move the ball to the left or right.
  • First, move the leftmost or rightmost leg over the inside of the slats and catch the ball low.
  • Repeat step 1.
  • Go into a supine position and quickly stand upright.
  • Repeat step 3.
  • Move the ball to the left or right.
  • First, move the right or left leg within the slats to push further and catch the ball.
drawing Falling and diving technique
Setup
  • 3 white players remain in their positions.
  • The central player can have their position taken over by a player at the end.
  • White players always play with the team in possession.
Execution
  • Play with a maximum of 1 to 2 touches.
  • When the blue team gains possession, quickly make the field large.
  • When the red team gains possession, quickly make the field small.
drawing 7 versus 4 with transition large-small
Execution
  • A plays the ball to B and moves through behind the 'V'.
  • B returns the ball into the path of A.
  • B makes a run behind C.
  • A plays the ball to C.
  • C plays the ball to D.
  • D lays the ball wide to the incoming B.
  • B finishes on the mini-goal.
  • D collects the ball and joins A.
drawing Short pass and movement
Passing Exercise 1
  • Player A passes the ball to Player B and takes over Player B's position. Player B is turned open, receives the ball, and passes it to Player C.
Key Points
  • Passing: Hit the ball in the centre so it stays low. Lift your shooting leg slightly for the correct technique.
  • Receiving: Be turned open with your body facing the player you are passing to and keep your eyes on the ball.
  • Clockwise: Receive with the left foot, pass with the right foot.
  • Counter-clockwise: Receive with the right foot, pass with the left foot.
Execution
  • Increase the pace if it becomes too easy. Remove the receiving step for more challenge; pass the ball directly.
Passing Exercise 2
  • Player B calls for the ball. Player A passes to Player B, who drops the ball back to Player A. Player A passes to Player C, who drops the ball back to Player B. Player B passes diagonally to Player D, and so on.
Key Points
  • After passing, the player must continue running to request the ball between the cones.
  • The player who returns the ball runs around their cone and requests the ball in the middle.
  • When returning the ball, the player must turn quickly towards the grid and not away from the play.
Execution
  • Switch direction after 8 minutes. Pass clockwise with the right foot, counter-clockwise with the left foot.
drawing Passing exercise with turning open
Passing Exercise 1
  • Player A passes the ball to Player B and moves to Player B's position.
  • Player B opens up, receives the ball, and passes it to Player C.
Key Points
  • Passing: Strike the ball in the centre so it stays low. Lift your shooting leg slightly for proper technique.
  • Receiving: Stand open, with your body facing the player you are passing to and keep your eyes on the ball. When playing clockwise, receive with your left foot and pass with your right. Conversely, receive with your right foot and pass with your left.
Execution
  • Increase the pace if it becomes too easy. If that is also simple, skip the reception and pass the ball directly.
Passing Exercise 2
  • Player B calls for the ball.
  • Player A passes to Player B, who lays it off to Player A.
  • Player A passes to Player C, who lays it off to Player B.
  • Player B passes diagonally to Player D, and so forth.
Key Points
  • The player passing must continue running and ask for the ball between the cones.
  • The player laying off the ball runs around their own cone to request the ball again in the middle.
  • When laying off, the player must make the correct turn and keep their eyes on the ball. The turn should be short towards the grid.
drawing Passing exercise with opening up
Setup
  • Red square: 16 metres wide, 15 metres long.
  • Blue cone: back line in the middle, 5 metres inside, and another 5 metres further.
  • White cone: in the middle and 5 metres outside the area.
Explanation
  • Player B requests the ball by unbalancing the active defender and sprinting to the blue cone.
  • Player A passes to B, B passes to C with the active defender at his back, C passes to D.
  • D lays the ball wide and C finishes.
  • If the active defender captures the ball, he may score.
  • The player who loses possession must try to regain the ball.
  • The exercise ends as soon as one of the parties scores.
Rotation
  • A becomes defender, defender becomes B, B becomes C, C becomes D, and D joins the back of the line.
Execution
  • Start by first receiving and playing so B has to deal with a player at his back.
  • Then place permanent defenders in the active defender positions and make it a match.
  • Whoever scores the most goals in 5 minutes wins.
Coaching Moments
  • Pass the ball at the right speed so your teammate can handle it immediately.
  • The position of B is important to shield the ball immediately upon receiving.
drawing Passing drill with active defender

Duration: Approximately 15 minutes

Setup:

  • Red square: 16 metres wide, 15 metres long
  • Blue cone: back line, centre point, then 5 metres inward and 5 metres further the white cone

Explanation:

  • Player B requests the ball by unbalancing the active defender and sprinting to the blue cone.
  • Player A plays to B, B plays to C with the active defender at his back, C plays to D.
  • D lays the ball wide and C finishes.
  • If the active defender intercepts the ball, he may score.
  • The player who loses the ball must try to regain possession.
  • The exercise ends when one of the parties scores.

Rotation:

  • A becomes the defender, the defender becomes B, B becomes C, C becomes D, and D joins the back.

Execution:

  • Start with first receiving and playing so that B has to deal with a player at his back.
  • Then place fixed defenders in the active defenders' positions and make it a match.
  • The team that scores the most goals in 5 minutes wins.

Note: Defenders remain in positions A-B-C-D.

Coaching moments:

  • Correct speed of passing the ball so that the teammate can handle it directly.
  • The position of B is important to shield the ball immediately during reception.
drawing Passing and active defence
Setup
  • Form two equal groups next to or opposite each other.
  • Place a pole at a distance of 8 metres.
Execution
  • Start with group A against group B.
  • The left side begins simultaneously.
  • Run at high speed to the centre pole, keeping the face forward.
  • Circle around the pole and continue to the opposite side.
  • Pass the bib to the next player, who does the same in the other direction.
Variation
  • Replace the bib with a ball. The rest of the activity remains the same.
drawing Bib or ball relay race
Objective
  • Focus on the open-turn reception of player D.
Execution
  • Start with player A.
  • Player A passes the ball to player B.
  • Player B bounces the ball back into the run of player A.
  • Player D makes a preliminary move and comes to the ball between the two cones.
  • Player A plays the ball to the left foot of player D.
  • Player D receives the ball with one touch and turns between the two cones.
  • Player D passes the ball to player C.
  • Player C lays the ball off to player B.
  • Player B threads the ball into the path of the advancing player D.
  • Player D finishes in a small goal and joins the back of the line.
  • Rotate positions alphabetically.
drawing Bouncing and passing with open-turn reception
Execution
  • Group B stands with their backs to Group A.
  • A player from Group A runs individually towards the player opposite them in Group B.
  • Choose a moment to tap the back of the player.
  • Quickly turn around and sprint back behind the line.
Objective
  • Focus on short, unexpected accelerations and actively move on the toes.
drawing Reaction tag
Setup
  • Create two groups.
  • Set up a course with four cones in a row.
  • Maintain a distance of approximately 3 metres between the cones.
Execution
  • At the signal, the first player sprints back and forth to the first cone and returns.
  • At each subsequent cone, the player sprints further and then returns.
  • At the last cone, the player returns and tags the next player.
  • The group that returns first is the winner.
drawing Sprint from cone to cone

Objective

  • Improve the execution of various set pieces.

Execution

  • Corner Kick Left/Right: Practise taking corner kicks from both the left and right sides of the pitch.
  • Free Kick in Field: Work on free kicks within the field of play, focusing on precision and power.
  • Free Kick near the Penalty Area: Practise free kicks near the penalty area, paying attention to technique and effectiveness.
  • Throw-in: Improve the technique and tactics when throwing the ball in.