WEEK 1-Running with the Ball to Penetrate
WEEK 2 - 1v1 Attacking
WEEK 3-Passing
WEEK 4-Passing II
WEEK 5-Dribbling/Passing in 2v1s
WEEK 6-Receiving WEEK 7-Receiving and Turning
WEEK 8-Defending
WEEK 9-Passing and Combining
WEEK 10-Finishing
In order to make practices run smoothly and be fun, it is important to have a basic understanding of the intellectual, emotional, and physical developmental stage of the players we are coaching. Here are some typical characteristics of the Under 10 player:
· Attention span lengthens and they start to show the ability to sequence thoughts and actions.
· Players start to think ahead and think “If this, then that”
- You can ask questions such as “If you make this run, where would that lead the defender”
· The desire to play develops, activities can involve “winner and loser”
· Demonstrate increased self-responsibility
· Players start to recognize fundamental tactical concepts
· Begin to become aware of peer pressure.
· Players affiliate with their team or their coach
· There is a wide continuum of maturity evident on most teams.
· U10 is still a crucial age for technical skill development.
- Activities can be focused on topic such as “1v1 defending” “attacking”
- Ratio of Player to Player per age group
· U6–1:1
· U8–1:2
· U10–1:3 or 1:4