Soccerexercises for u20

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
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
Objective
  • Defenders attempt to intercept the ball quickly.
Execution
  • The play starts with number 6 passing to the goalkeeper.
  • The goalkeeper plays directly to number 2 or 4.
  • When number 2 or 4 receives the ball, the blue team begins pressing and tries to prevent the penetration pass.
  • The red team can "score" by making a penetration pass to number 6, who is allowed to move across the full width within his designated zone.
  • The blue team can score in the large goal.
Coaching
  • Number 2 and 5 of the defending team apply immediate pressure on the ball.
  • Number 9 of the defending team directly covers the line of the ball.
  • Number 4 of the defending team steps directly onto number 5 of the attacking team.
  • Number 6 of the attackers moves with the ball and participates in the play.
drawing Pressing and blocking the penetration pass
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
  • 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.
Execution
  • The central player runs with speed towards the goal with the ball at their feet and finishes.
  • They return to the blue cone in a sprint and pass the ball back to the player at the nearest red cone.
  • The player at the red cone dribbles along the flank to approximately the goal line.
  • Meanwhile, the starting player returns towards the goal and requests the ball from the opposite flank in their stride.
  • They take the ball and finish outside the penalty area.
  • The right flank and centre forward dive into the penalty area and finish the cross from the left flank.
Content
  • The goalkeeper takes a goal kick and plays the ball to player number 1 and 3, alternately.
  • Players number 1 and 3 perform a one-two with players number 2 and 4 and attempt to score.
  • The shooter retrieves the ball and places it ready for the goalkeeper.
Build-up
  • The goalkeeper takes a goal kick towards player number 1 and 3.
  • Players number 2 and 4 come to the ball and perform a one-two.
  • Players rotate from number 1 to number 4.
  • Two goalkeepers are used due to the workload.
  • Distances can be increased or decreased.
  • Eye contact and coming to the ball are important.
  • Start with a goal kick from the ground, later followed by a drop-kick.
Coaching
  • When players number 1 and 3 have control of the ball, players number 2 and 4 may come to the ball.
  • Ensure players do not play too close to each other, as this is easy to defend.
  • The goalkeeper plays the ball from the ground, possibly followed by a drop-kick.
  • Drop the ball from the hands and kick simultaneously as it hits the ground.
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.
Execution
  • 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.
drawing Dribbling race with speed
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.
Organisation
  • 10 pins arranged in a pyramid shape. A spot 5 metres away from where the players may kick.
Duration
  • 10 minutes
Coaching
  • Look carefully. Pass with control.
Note
  • Start at 5 metres, then move to 10 metres.