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Spring 2016 U6 Week 2

This document outlines a practice plan for a U6 age group soccer team. The practice includes 4 activities that focus on dribbling skills using different surfaces of the foot, followed by a 4v4 scrimmage. Each activity is 8 minutes long with variations and includes intervals of activity and rest. The activities progress from individual dribbling skills, to paired crossing practice, to a tag/possession game, and then small-sided scrimmages. The overall practice plan aims to develop dribbling fundamentals through fun games and competitive play.

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Spring 2016 U6 Week 2

This document outlines a practice plan for a U6 age group soccer team. The practice includes 4 activities that focus on dribbling skills using different surfaces of the foot, followed by a 4v4 scrimmage. Each activity is 8 minutes long with variations and includes intervals of activity and rest. The activities progress from individual dribbling skills, to paired crossing practice, to a tag/possession game, and then small-sided scrimmages. The overall practice plan aims to develop dribbling fundamentals through fun games and competitive play.

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Season Spring 2016

Age Group U6

Activity 1 4 Surfaces-Dribbling (Explore the Jungle) Duration

Week

8 Min

In a 15Wx20L yard grid and a 3 yard end zone on each side line, each player has a
soccer ball. Have the players try to use 4 surfaces of their foot in 1 fluid motion and
in order: Outside of the foot (pinky toe) - Inside of the foot (big toe,) laces and
bottom (sole). Once the ball has been stopped, have them try it with the other foot.
Players can explore the entire field including the end zones.

Variations
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 4:

Activity Time 1.5 Min

Rest 30 Sec

Intervals 4

have the players use 1 surface at a time then layer in the next surface.
have them complete the pattern with their favorite foot.
have them complete the pattern with their non-favorite foot.
have them switch feet after completing all 4 surfaces with 1 foot.

Activity 2

Duration

Cross the Amazon

8 Min.

In a 15Wx20L yard grid and a 3 yard end zone on each end line, get the players in
pairs and place them on opposite sides of the grid. On the coach's command, the
players will dribble their soccer ball across the river to the other side. When they
arrive at the other side, they must stop their ball in the end zone. First player to
stop their ball and call out their name gets a point.

Variations

Activity Time 90 Sec.

Rest 30 Sec.

Intervals 4

Round 1: Players can use any surface they want to get across the Amazon.
Round 2: Players use the laces to go forward and the sole to stop their ball.
Round 3: Players use the inside & outside to go forward and sole to stop the ball.

Activity 3

Duration

Crocs in the River

8 Min.

In a 15Wx20L yard grid and a 3 yard end zone on each end line, all players start with
their ball in one end zone. The coaches start as crocs in the river. On the coach's
command, the players will dribble their soccer ball across the river to the other side.
If they stop it in the end zone, they are safe but if a croc gets their ball and dribbles
to the opposite end zone, the dribbler becomes a croc also.

Variations

Activity Time 90 Sec.

Rest 30 Sec.

Intervals 4

Round 1: Coaches start as crocs and if ball is lost, the dribbler gets another try.
Round 2: Players start as crocs and if ball is lost, dribbler and croc switch rolls.
Round 3+: When ball is lost, dribbler becomes a croc also.

Activity 4

Duration

2v2 Rumble in the Jungle

8 Min.

In a 15Wx20L yard grid, a 3 yard end zone and a goal on each end line. The coach
and all the soccer balls are on the sideline at midfield. The coach divides players
into 2 teams; 1 team starts on the coach's right and the other on the left. When the
coach plays a ball onto the field, 2 players from each team enter the field and try to
score in opponent's goal. If ball leaves the field, so do all the players.

Variations

Activity Time 90 Sec.

Rest 30 Sec.

Intervals 4

Round 1: 2 players from each team play 2v2 to goal or ball leaves the field.
Round 2: No goal can be scored from inside of the end zone.
Round 3: Coach can adjust the number of players on the field to: 1v1, 2v1, 2v2,
3v2 or 3v3; no bigger than 3v3.

Game - 4v4

Duration - 25 mins

Set up a 20W x 30L yard field and scrimmage. Take plenty of breaks for rest and water.

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