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Theme of the program : No theme

Type : Seasonal of 12 sessions (1 per week) Name of your team : My team

Number of sessions per week : 1 Age category : U9

Month 2 :
Session 5 (02/14/2018) : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Session 6 (02/14/2018) : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Session 7 (02/14/2018) : Balls on the ground

Session 8 (02/14/2018) : Balls on the ground

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Month 2 - Session 5 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Training session plan

Warm-up :
WMP-0004 - Head up while dribbling 15 min.

Technical :
TEC-0073 - Fakes 10 min.
TEC-0077 - Fakes 15 min.

Tactical :
TAC-0034 - 1 vs 1 duel 15 min.

Match :
MAT-0010 - 7 vs 7 game 20 min.

Effective length of the session : 1 hour 15

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Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Warm-up WMP-0004
Technical exercise 15 min.
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Technical exercise : Head up while dribbling :

Dribbling the ball Field is 20x20 sq. yds. All the players are inside the
One on one moves to beat an opponent field. Each player has a ball except the defender 'A'.
Looking for the open spaces 'A' tries to kick the ball out of the field. When a
Looking around player loses the ball he becomes a defender like 'A'.
The winner is the last player who still has his ball.
Equipment : Do several rounds.
balls, cones. Variations :
- Increase or decrease the size of the field.

Technical TEC-0073
One on one moves 10 min.
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One on one moves : Fakes :

Fakes One ball per player.
Focusing on the notion of making Players dribble the ball 20 yards and come back
believe, pretending. following the trainer's instructions.
Pretending to go in one direction and Repeating the fakes demonstrated by the trainer
going in another. several times.
Unbalancing one's opponent. Instructions :
Fakes to make : body fake ; shot fake ; - application on each fake
scissors ; step-over ; double scissors ; - making it real
etc. Using right and left foot.

Equipment :
balls, cones.

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Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Technical TEC-0077
One on one moves 15 min.
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One on one moves : Fakes :

Fakes Two teams play against each other like on the
Focusing on the notion of 'pretending' or diagram. Duel opposing one player of each team.
'making believe'. A has the ball in front of his feet. To score, A has to
Pretending to go in one direction and dribble through to both goals. B tries to prevent A
then going in another direction. from scoring.
Unbalancing one's opponent. The play is on as soon as a touches the ball.
Fakes to make: body fakes; shot fake; Instruction :
scissors; step-over; double scissors; etc. - A multiplies the fakes without touches the ball to
Using right and left foot. unbalance B and goes to score a goal in the
opposite goal.
Equipment : Variations: :
balls, cones, pinnies (2 colors). - the defenders scores if he takes the ball back from
the attacker
- the defender scores if he tags the attacker

Tactical TAC-0034
1 vs 1 moves to beat an opponent 15 min.
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1 vs 1 moves to beat an 1 vs 1 duel :

opponent : Groups of 4 players. 19x10 yard fields with a 3-yard
Beating an opponent is associated with wide middle area (see diagram).
the notions of 'faking' and 'pretending'. A dribbles the ball, tries to go past B and passes to
The ball carrier pretends to go in one C. C does the same the other way.
direction but goes in another one. The defender has to stay in the middle area.
- Appreciating the position, the speed The attacker losing the ball becomes the defender.
and angle of run of the opponent Instructions :
- not to start the 1 vs 1 move too late - using different 1 vs 1 moves to beat the opponent
- bringing speed and change of speed; - bringing speed and change of speed to go past the
Keeping the defender off-guard opponent
- protecting the ball (using shoulders,
body, feet,)

Equipment :
balls, cones.

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Month 2 - Session 5 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Match MAT-0010
1 vs 1 moves to beat an opponent 20 min.
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1 vs 1 moves to beat an 7 vs 7 game :

opponent : 6 players + 1 keeper per team.
Beating an opponent with 'faking' and Using 1 vs 1 moves to beat the defender.
'pretending'. The ball carrier pretends Playing 1 vs 1 in the attacking third (finishing zone).
he goes in one direction but goes in
another one.
- importance of the positioning, the
speed and angle of run of the opponent
- not to start the 1 vs 1 move too late
- bringing speed and change of speed ;
Keeping the defender off-guard
- protecting the ball (using shoulders,
body, feet, ...)

Equipment :
balls, pinnies (2 colors).

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Month 2 - Session 6 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Training session plan

Warm-up :
WMP-0032 - 3 vs 3 game 15 min.

Technical :
TEC-0082 - Fakes 10 min.

Tactical :
TAC-0026 - One vs one stop-ball games 15 min.
TAC-0038 - 2 vs 2 game 0 min.

Match :
MAT-0010 - 7 vs 7 game 20 min.

Effective length of the session : 1 hour 15

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Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Warm-up WMP-0032
Small-sided games 15 min.
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Small-sided games : 3 vs 3 game :

- Reduced number of players 30x20 yd. field with two small goals (2 yds or more
- Small field depending on the age group), but no keeper.
Three vs three game, 3 minutes a game, rotate
Equipment : opponents.
balls, cones, pinnies (2 colors). Instructions :
- Free play
- No throw-ins, only ground passes are allowed

Technical TEC-0082
One on one moves 10 min.
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One on one moves : Fakes :

Fakes One ball per player.
Focusing on the notion of make believe, Players dribble the ball. At the signal, they make the
pretending. fake as instructed by the trainer.
Pretending to go in a direction and No cone neither opponent.
going in another one. Instructions :
Unbalancing one's opponent. - application on each fake
Fakes to make : body fake ; shot fake ; - making it real
scissors ; step-over ; double scissors ;
etc. Using right and left foot.

Equipment :
balls.

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Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Tactical TAC-0026
1 vs 1 moves to beat an opponent 15 min.
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1 vs 1 moves to beat an One vs one stop-ball games :

opponent : Set up four (or more) 12x6 yd. fields with a 2 yd.
To beat an opponent, fake in one end zone on each side.
direction, then move in another One vs one game on each field. Number the fields
direction altogether. one to four. To score, a player has to reach and stop
- judging your opponent's speed and the ball in his opponent's end zone.
direction Games last 1 1/2 minutes.
- timing the 1vs1 move This is a move up or down game: the winner moves
- change of speed to destabilize your up to the next field and the loser moves down.
opponent ; keeping the defender Move up or down game rules :
off-guard/off-balance - winners move up to the next field (4-3, 3-2, 2-1).
- shielding the ball (using all the body : The winner in field 1 stays put.
shoulders,feet, etc.) - losers move down to the next field (1-2, 2-3, 3-4).
The loser in field 4 stays put.
Equipment :
balls, cones.

Tactical TAC-0038
1 vs 1 moves to beat an opponent 0 min.
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1 vs 1 moves to beat an 2 vs 2 game :

opponent : Set up 20x10 yd. fields one next to the other. There
To beat an opponent, fake in one is a 2 yd. end zone on either side of each field.
direction, then move in another Put players into teams of two. Two vs two game.
direction altogether. To score, players have to dribble the ball into the
- judging your opponent's speed and opposing team's end zone. Games last three
direction minutes.
- timing the 1vs1 move This is a move up or down game: the winner moves
- change of speed to destabilize your up to the next field and the loser moves down.
opponent ; keeping the defender Move up or down game rules :
off-guard/off-balance - winners move up to the next field (4-3, 3-2, 2-1).
- shielding the ball (using all the body : The winner in field 1 stays put.
shoulders,feet, etc.) - losers move down to the next field (1-2, 2-3, 3-4).
The loser in field 4 stays put
Equipment : Coaching points:
balls, cones, pinnies (2 colors). - no forward passes
- backward and sideward passes only
- encourage players to use one vs one moves to beat
a direct opponent (take risks)

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Month 2 - Session 6 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : 1vs1 moves + 1vs1

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Match MAT-0010
1 vs 1 moves to beat an opponent 20 min.
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1 vs 1 moves to beat an 7 vs 7 game :

opponent : 6 players + 1 keeper per team.
Beating an opponent with 'faking' and Using 1 vs 1 moves to beat the defender.
'pretending'. The ball carrier pretends Playing 1 vs 1 in the attacking third (finishing zone).
he goes in one direction but goes in
another one.
- importance of the positioning, the
speed and angle of run of the opponent
- not to start the 1 vs 1 move too late
- bringing speed and change of speed ;
Keeping the defender off-guard
- protecting the ball (using shoulders,
body, feet, ...)

Equipment :
balls, pinnies (2 colors).

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Month 2 - Session 7 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Training session plan

Warm-up :
WMP-0001 - Dribbling and Passing 15 min.

Technical :
TEC-0010 - First touch and pass when facing your partner 10 min.
TEC-0001 - First touch and pass (triangle) 10 min.
TEC-0003 - First touch and shoot 20 min.

Match :
MAT-0003 - 7 vs 7 game 20 min.

Effective length of the session : 1 hour 15

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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Warm-up WMP-0001
Technical exercise 15 min.
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Technical exercise : Dribbling and Passing :

Dribbling the ball Groups of six or more/two balls. Players form a
Looking around circle approximately 12 yds in diameter. Two
First touch players have a ball.
Passing A player who has a ball dribbles it for a few yards
and passes it to a teammate without a ball. He then
Equipment : takes the teammate's place and his teammate
balls, cones. continues the exercise (dribbling and passing).
Variations :
- Ask players to make a fake before passing.
- Use two touches (control + pass)
- Add a third ball (or more) to force players to look
up.

Technical TEC-0010
90 degree turn 10 min.
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90 degree turn : First touch and pass when facing your

First touch to change direction and get partner :
away from an opponent Two players/one ball.
First touch and pass Two players stand opposite one another, about 7 - 8
Focusing on the quality of the first touch yds. apart, and pass the ball to each other (first
and pass. touch and pass).
First touch options : inside right/left foot Coaching points :
towards the right, inside right/left foot - stay alert
towards the left, outside right/left foot, - attack the ball
etc.

Equipment :
balls.

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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Technical TEC-0001
90 degree turn 10 min.
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90 degree turn : First touch and pass (triangle) :

First touch to change direction and get Groups of three/one ball per group.
away from an opponent The players form a triangle, standing 7 - 8 yds.
First touch and pass apart.
Focusing on the quality of the first touch They move the ball around the triangle changing
and pass. direction, clockwise or anticlockwise, whenever
First touch options : inside right/left foot they wish.
towards the right, inside right/left foot Coaching points :
towards the left, outside right/left foot, - stay alert
etc. - attack the ball
- first touch and aim the pass at the chosen
Equipment : teammate
balls.

Technical TEC-0003
90 degree turn 20 min.
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90 degree turn : First touch and shoot :

First touch to change direction and get A passes to B. B attacks the ball, makes a first touch
away from an opponent towards the goal and shoots.
First touch and shoot Variations :
Focusing on the quality of the first touch Variation 1 : ball comes from the left - shoot with
and shot. right foot. (see diagram)
First touch options : inside right/left foot Variation 2 : ball comes from the right - shoot with
towards the right, inside right/left foot left foot.
towards the left, outside right/left foot, Progression: :
etc. - vary first touch techniques
- look for a quick first touch towards the goal
Equipment :
balls, cones.

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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Match MAT-0003
Controls 20 min.
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Controls : 7 vs 7 game :
Passing 6 players + 1 keeper per team.
Shooting Good first touch.
Quality of the sequences first touch + pass and first
Equipment : touch + shot.
balls, pinnies (2 colors).

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Month 2 - Session 8 (02/14/2018)

Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Training session plan

Warm-up :
WMP-0029 - 4 vs 4 game 15 min.

Technical :
TEC-0013 - First touch and pass 15 min.
TEC-0006 - Give and go 15 min.
TEC-0004 - First touch and shoot 20 min.

Match :
MAT-0003 - 7 vs 7 game 20 min.

Effective length of the session : 1 hour 25

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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Warm-up WMP-0029
Small-sided games 15 min.
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Small-sided games : 4 vs 4 game :

- Reduced number of players 35x20 yd. field with two goals (2 yds. or more
- Small field depending depending on the age group), but no
keeper.
Equipment : Four vs four game, three minutes a game. Change
balls, cones, pinnies (2 colors). opponents if there are several fields.
Instructions :
- Free play
- No throw-ins, only ground passes are allowed

Technical TEC-0013
90 degree turn 15 min.
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90 degree turn : First touch and pass :

First touch to change direction and get Put the players into two groups (red and yellow).
away from an opponent Place the players as indicated in the diagram.
First touch and pass A passes to D who passes the ball back to A. Then A
Focusing on the quality of the first touch makes a first touch and pass to E. E passes back to
and pass. A, etc.
First touch options : inside right/left foot When E passed back to A, B starts and does like A
towards the right, inside right/left foot (B passes to D, etc.).
towards the left, outside right/left foot, When every member of the yellow group has
etc. finished making passes to all members of the red
group, A begins the exercise all over again in the
Equipment : opposite direction. Reds and yellows can change
balls, cones. roles when the yellow group has gone through the
course once in both direction.
Instructions :
- after making a pass, players stay alert and keep
active (gently running or hopping on the spot)
- a player moves forward once he has made a good
first touch and pass to a teammate
- follow trainer's instructions as to which first touch
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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Technical TEC-0006
90 degree turn 15 min.
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90 degree turn : Give and go :

First touch to change direction and get Groups of 4 players with one ball per group.
away from an opponent A passes to B ; B passes back to A ; A passes to C
First touch and pass and runs to C ; C passes to B, etc. (see diagram)
Focusing on the quality of both the first Always controlling the ball before a pass.
touch and the passes. Instructions :
- stay alert
Equipment : - attack the ball
balls, cones.

Technical TEC-0004
90 degree turn 20 min.
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90 degree turn : First touch and shoot :

First touch to change direction and get A passes to B. B attacks the ball, makes a first touch
away from an opponent towards the goal and shoots.
First touch and shoot Variations :
Focusing on the quality of the first touch Variation 1 : ball comes from the right - shoot with
and shot. right foot. (see diagram)
First touch options : inside right/left foot Variation 2 : ball comes from the left - shoot with
towards the right, inside right/left foot left foot.
towards the left, outside right/left foot, Progression: :
etc. - vary first touch techniques
- look for a quick first touch towards the goal
Equipment : - work on the quality of the shot
balls, cones.

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Theme of the session : Balls on the ground

Name of your team : My team Age category : U9

Match MAT-0003
Controls 20 min.
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Controls : 7 vs 7 game :
Passing 6 players + 1 keeper per team.
Shooting Good first touch.
Quality of the sequences first touch + pass and first
Equipment : touch + shot.
balls, pinnies (2 colors).

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