Teams begin to play 11 vs. 11. Continue to reinforce all technical and tactical points from developmental stage.
Passing and receiving: Major areas
- Safety in passing. Eye contact with receiver
- Vision of field (receiver)
- Movement by receiver
- 1st touch, receiving and turning with ball
Technical emphasis
1) Receiving & preparing moving away from approaching pressure.
2) Speed dribbling (eyes up).
3) Passing and 2 touch play.
4) Heading.
5) Refining kicking technique (instep kicking, chipping, bending the ball, driving for power).
Tactical emphasis
1) Refine 1 vs. 1 & 2 vs. 2 defending.
2) Combination play in 2's & 3's.
3) Building up from the back.
4) Speed of play & possession games (In team shape).
5) Small group directional play (4 to 5 players).
6) Shape of team & roles of players.
7) Attacking play.
8) Transitional play