All emphasis is on development and fun. Winning does not matter at this stage. It is all about enjoyment, fun and skill.
Technical emphasis
1) Comfort & confidence with the ball.
2) Dribbling a. Control w/ different parts of the feet.
- Eyes Up-vision of the field.
- Shielding & Moves to Escape Pressure
- Changes of Direction.
- Change of Speed.
- Individual Dribbling Moves.
- Faking and deception.
- Penetrating via dribbling after 1 v: 1 moves
- Fast foot work exercises
3) Receiving (Controlling) & Dribbling Away or Passing.
4) Passing while dribbling (hitting a moving ball)
5) Shooting while dribbling (striking a moving ball)
Tactical emphasis
1) 1 vs. 1 Offense & Defense,
2) Basic Team Shapes
- 7 vs. 7 Group Shapes 3-1-3, 3-2-2 or 2-2-3)
3) Opening up, awareness of open space & movement.