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New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough , MA 02035 www.revolution

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS U-8 PROGRAM. New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough , MA 02035 www.revolution. SPRING ACADEMY U-8 Each session should follow the same structure while allowing the coach to adapt to the needs of the players/team:

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  1. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS U-8 PROGRAM New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolution

  2. SPRING ACADEMY U-8 • Each session should follow the same structure while allowing the coach to • adapt to the needs of the players/team: • Dynamic Warm Up : 0-10 minutes • Ball Mastery : 10-25 minutes • Skill Moves / Technique: 25-40 minutes • Skill Drill: 40-60 minutes • Conditioned Game : 60-75 minutes • Cool Down : Quick 2 minutes DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS / SESSION STRUCTURE • Dynamic Movements • Heel Flicks • High Knees • Open Gate • Closed Gate • Inside Volley • Left leg to right arm • Side to Sides (left to right) • Karaoke • Arms across body • Arms up and down • Arm Circles Forwards • Arm Circles Backwards • Arms Side to Side • Quick sprint, hamstring stretch • Lunge New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  3. BALL MASTERYQuick touches on the ball using all parts of both feet to develop coordination, confidence and a better feel for the ball at a players feet • Heel / Toe Roll : - Roll ball up and down sole of foot from heel to toe keeping contact with the ball at all times • Inside Outside Roll : - Same but now but moving ball from inside to outside of sole of foot • Circle Roll : - Moving ball with same foot in a circular motion • Front foot Dribble :- Small touches using the front of the foot only (laces) • Big Toe / Little Toe : - Move ball with Inside of big toe, followed by outside of little toe in a zig zag fashion • Big Toe, Big Toe / Little Toe Little Toe :- Same but now 2 touches with big toe followed by two touches of little toe • Side Sprints:- Ball in between feet moving ball from side to side in a pendulum fashion • Side Sprints forwards / backwards :- Same but now moving ball forwards and backwards • Side Sprints Side to Side :- Now move body to left whilst performing 3-4 side sprints and then back to the right in a zig zag • Pull Push :- Pull ball back from heel to toe and push forward with the laces • Pull Push Inside / Outside :- Pull ball across body using the pull and out of body using the push, repeat both sides • Pull Push Behind :- Pull ball to side & behind standing foot and using inside of big toe push across to control with other foot • Side sprints w / pull push combo :- As described above • Sole Taps :- Little touches on ball using front of the sole of the foot • Sole Taps forwards / backwards :- Same, moving ball backwards and forwards • Sole Taps w / pull push behind combo :- Same but now add a pull push behind • Sideways Rolls :- Body square to the ball, roll whole foot over the ball inside of foot first and quickly repeat • Sideways Rolls change over left to right :- Same but change ball from left to right with a roll across body • Sideways Rolls w/ roll over step over :- Same but now roll across body while performing a step over • Figure 8 dribbling :- Dribbling ball in a figure 8 between two cones The most fundamental skill in soccer is individual mastery of the ball and the creativity that comeswith it. This should be a priority in training and games, especially in the early years. As this skillis mastered, the rest of the game becomes easier.Practices should bebuilt around facilitating the development of the skills necessary to move and control the ball well.As these individual skills and the creativity to make them come alive in the game are developed to a level of competence, the finer points, first of passing skill and later of team organization canbe taught. Player Development Guide - U.S. Soccer New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  4. SKILL MOVES • Category # 1 • Change of Direction • Moves used to turn away from defender, (typically feint to 12pm take to 6pm) • Inside Cut- • Outside Cut- • Pull Back- • Step On- • Half Zico- • Pull Push Behind- • Hook Turn- • The Henry- • The U turn- • The Ribery- • The Cutback- Category # 2 Stop/Starts Moves used to fake to change direction (stop) & continue in same direction (start) High Wave- Pull-Push – Fake Inside Cut- Double Touch- Leonardo- • Category # 3 • Feints/Fakes • Moves used to get in behind a defender by feinting to go to left and taking to right (feint to 10pm, take to 2pm or vice versa) • Side Step/Double- • Scissors/Double- • Slap Step Over- • Matthews- • Drag Scissors- • Jump Slap Back "Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players... they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure“ Arsene Wenger New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  5. DELIVERY BREAKDOWN Each move must be broken down when being delivered. This process will not only help players master the skill quicker but challenges each player at their own pace. Each move goes through a 3 stage process – Preparation, Action, Recovery. Each move should also go through a 3 speed process – Static, Moving, At Pace. Players should be allowed to progress to the next speed in their own time, with guidance from the coach. Preparation The selection of moveThe approach to the ballThe position of the body Action The moment of deceptionThe footwork The change of body weight RecoveryThe adjustment of feetThe reposition of body weightThe change of speed/direction from the opponent Static No movement Fundamental understanding of the move Moving Roll the ball from feet and perform moveStrong understanding of the moveAt Pace Full speedMastery of the move New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  6. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 1 - Change of Direction Moves New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  7. Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements • Each player with their own soccer ball inside a 30x30 grid, spread out and squish ball • Players perform dynamic stretches from one ball to another • Right Heel Flick to a ball • Left Heel Flick to another ball • Progression # 1 • On command of “cone” players must sprint around a yellow cone and back into grid X X X X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  8. Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery • Each player has a ball and stands next to a cone • Players perform ball mastery skill from one blue cone to another • On shout of “Outside” each player must get to a yellow cone and back to a blue cone • Skill moves can be performed from one blue cone to another X X X X X X X • Phase # 3 – Teach Change of Direction Moves (inside grid) • Step on Turn • Inside / Outside Cut • Pull Back Turn X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revoluti

  9. X XX X X X X X X X X X • Phase # 4 - Revs Relay Skill Drill • - X player dribbles ball 1 to any 3 cones, • runs back to start; brings ball 2 to any 3 cones, • runs back to start; brings ball 3 to final cone, runs back to start and • tags 2nd player • - X player runs out and retrieves ball 1, • dribbles it to start; runs out to ball 2, dribbles to start; • runs out to ball 3, dribbles to start and 3rd player • - X player does as 1st • X player does as 2nd • -Team that retrieves all their balls and sits at • starting cone wins • ( Note: add change of direction moves within skill drill • ie: must use a pull back to retrieve balls at start, • must use a stop turn to leave balls at cones, • must use an inside cut to retrieve balls at cones ) • CP • -sharp, quick turns • -controlled touch’s while dribbling • -dribble straight line • -run with ball (using laces) in control on • longer distances New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revo

  10. Phase # 5 – • 4v4 Game in a 40x30 Grid • -Conditioned Game inside field • Any time a 1v1 move is performed to beat player, the team gets an extra point • Encourage players to use 1v1 moves especially in attacking half of the field • Players should be allowed to PLAY the game and keep the instruction to a minimum • This should be the players time to make mistakes, learn from playing and encouraged to be CREATIVE on the ball 4 v 4 New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolut

  11. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 2 - Start Stop Moves New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revoluti

  12. X X X X X X • Phase # 1 – Dynamic • - Spilt group into 4-6 groups depending on numbers. The two groups in each channel will be offset from each other to avoid running into each other. The first player in each group will work as partners while doing dynamic movement to the center cone and then jogging to the opposite line. The next group will go when the first group crosses the middle line. • Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery • X performs ball mastery skill moving forward to opposite line • Can be used for double change of directions. X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  13. X X X X X X • Phase # 3 – Part 2 • Stop Start Moves on Dribble • Spilt group into 4-6 groups depending on numbers • 1 player in each group with a ball • Both X at front dribbles ball forward and performs Stop Start move at center cones • After Stop Start move dribble ball to front of next group • CP • Slow down before performing Stop Start • Body Weight back and then forward to sell move X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutions

  14. XX X X X X Phase # 4 – Skill Drill -X starts with ball at feet, X shadow defender no ball -X can not move until x makes first touch -X dribbles to red area, does stop start move, accelerates forward and then tries to knock ball off cone -point for knocking ball of cone CP -slow down before move -accelerate after move -cut defender off once past them Progression #1 -add second ball on cone at beginning line -X must still dribble to red area but can now do stop start move, change of direction, or combination of both X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutions

  15. T K T 4v4 (3 teams) -4v4 to goals w/Keepers -Targets on end lines either side of goal and on side lines -Targets only 1 touch - Start unopposed on the ball from the target to get repetition -Can play either target on sidelines, only targets on end line on goal attacking CP -Look to play targets early -Play off targets for 1st time finishes -Targets support ball at all times - LOW and HARD with finishes 4 v 4 T T K New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  16. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 3 - 1v1 Moves to Goal New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  17. Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery • Number group 1-3 on end line with a ball each • Call out number 1-3 with slight delay with each group • X performs ball mastery skill moving forward to opposite line • Can be used for double change of directions • Great set up to view individual players as they perform their moves with the delay allowing coach to look closely at a player before next group begins 1 X 2 X 3 X 1 X 2 X 3 X 1 X 2 X 3 X • Phase # 3 – Teach 1v1 Moves (inside grid) • Side Step / Lunge (single & double) • Scissors (single & double) 1 X 2 X 3 X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035

  18. Y • Phases # 4 - 1v1 Moves Skill Drill(15x15) • Y starts as Defender without a ball, • - Opposite X starts as attacker with ball • X can score on either blue goals, • Y tries to knock ball out of grid • -When ball leaves grid, goal or • Clearance, Defender collects ball • and goes in back of line, • attacker becomes defender, new X • becomes attacker • Y defender starts by hopping on1 leg • (this allows X a chance of success) • CP • # 1 – Timing of move (show players) • # 2- Speed to go at defender • # 3 – Separation with move • Progression • # 1 – Defender can now walk • # 2 – Defender plays full 1v1 • # 3 – Ball starts with Y who passes to X • (quality of 1st touch – be positive) Y Y X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  19. Balls w/ coach Green’s goals X X X X X X X X Blue’s goals Balls w/ coach • 1v1 to 4 goal • -x and x both run around opposite goals at same time when coach yells go • coach passes 1 ball into area • -x and x both try to win ball and score by dribbling ball through yellow gate • - point for the team if they score New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc

  20. N X X X X N X N X X X N • 4 goal game (3v3+3 or 4v4+4 based on #s • 4v4 to two goals each • 4 neutral players on outside • -End line friendly, no corners • -Kick in’s from sideline • 4 minute games, winners stay on (neutral team of 4 replace losing team) • CP • Use moves to possess and beat defenders • -Keep good team shape, especially width • -Look to make runs to get in behind, diagonal • -Good support angles and splits • -Don’t force, there are two goals • -Look to create 1v1 and numbers up opportunities New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutions

  21. SOCCER U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 4 - Passing Technique New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  22. X X X X X X • Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements • Spilt group into 4-6 groups depending on numbers • Each player jogs to cone in front of them, around and back to beginning in a loop performing dynamic movements • Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery • 1 player in each group with a ball • Both X at front dribbles ball forward using ball mastery skill • Recap • 1v1 moves • Change of Direction Moves • Stop Start Moves X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035

  23. X X X Phase # 3 – Short Passing & Moving Now players work in two’s passing ball # 1 – Passing in Twos CP – Self Prep (treading grapes) CP – Inside of foot CP – Point non-kicking toe towards target #2 – Pass and Move Players in center pass back to outside and then switch CP – Take care of pass CP – Quick Switch # 3 – Pass / Receive and Dribble Players pass, open up at angle, receive ball and dribble to center and pass to next player CP – Quick movement # 1 # 2 # 3 X X X X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035

  24. X X X X • Split group into 4 equal teams at four corners of outside square, one ball per group • Players perform ball mastery skill in lane between blue and yellow grids starting and finishing at their teams corner • Place 4 balls on 4 red cones in center of grid • 1st team back gets first shot to knock over balls (1 point for each ball knocked over), followed by 2nd, 3rd then 4th team (if ball is knocked over, do not replace ball) • Incorporate double change of direction move, stop starts and feints for each lane • Add a “relay race” as a team • CP • Different speeds around corners, slow and under control, looking for opportunity to speed up X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  25. 4v4 Game in a 40x30 Grid • -Conditioned Game inside field • Any time a Stop Start move is performed to beat a player / defender the team gets an extra point • Encourage players to use change of Stop Start moves • Players should be allowed to PLAY the game and keep the instruction to a minimum • This should be the players time to make mistakes, learn from playing and encouraged to be CREATIVE on the ball 4 v 4 New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolution

  26. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 5 - Possession New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  27. Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements • Each player with their own soccer ball inside a 30x30 grid, spread out and squish ball • Players perform dynamic stretches from one ball to another • Right Heel Flick to a ball • Left Heel Flick to another ball • Progression # 1 • On command of “cone” players must sprint around a yellow cone and back into grid X X X X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc

  28. T T 2v2+1 -Teams try to score on -Both teams can use Play Maker (PM) -Each team has a Target (T) player that can move side to side on end line, has one touch -One point if pass through goal -Three points if you score off pass from T CP -Find T as soon as you can-Early -Connect with PM -PM show and make runs, angled and good distance of support, or split -Don’t let ball stick too long -How can you take players out with 1 pass Progression -MUST link with PM X X PM X X T New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  29. N • X vs Y 4v4 + Play Maker (PM) and Nuetrals (N) • - Both teams attempt to connect with their targets using the PM and N’s • -Targets on end lines either side • Can only play to your own teams targets • Dribble through either gate for a point • CP • -Play with head up looking for options • -Good decision making, go for point or keep possession, don’t force points • -Neutrals moving at good angles for support • Progression # 1 • Dribble through Gate for 1 point, Pass through gate for 2 points • Progression # 2 • - Pass through gate only for 2 points 4 v 4 + 1 (PM) N N N New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  30. T K T 4v4 (3 teams) -4v4 to goals w/Keepers -Targets on end lines either side of goal and on side lines -Targets only 1 touch - Start unopposed on the ball from the target to get repetition -Can play either target on sidelines, only targets on end line on goal attacking CP -Look to play targets early -Play off targets for 1st time finishes -Targets support ball at all times - LOW and HARD with finishes 4 v 4 T T K New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035

  31. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 6 - Finishing New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  32. Players is pairs 10 yards apart with 1 ball between 2 • # 1 – Passing around square • CP : Adjust feet, Direction of 1st touch, Crisp inside foot pass • (reverse direction to go with left foot also) • # 2 – Adjust grid to 20 yards (move one line only) – Now working on striking ball to partner using driven strike • CP : (Add coaching points at separate times, don’t give all points together) • - Angle of approach (45 degrees) • - Surface of foot (ridge running from big toe toe up foot) • Head and knee over ball • Follow body to target • Land on striking foot • (low and under control) X X X X X 15 yards #2 X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  33. X X X1 1. X1’s jog to midway with ball in hand And Volley ball out of hands to coach CP: Jog and land on striking foot, knee over ball snap at knee, don’t lean back, toe pointed down, lock ankle, use both feet Progressions 1 -Add goals at coach (placement of strike) 2. Dribble and shoot, trying to score on coach (ball on ground, correct part of foot) 3 1v1 pass across and defend with a 5 second Rule (beat defender, quick strike once you have Created half a yard of space) 4. 2v1 CP: Use laces or instep, placement of plant foot, angle of approach C 2. Strike 1. jog C X1 X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  34. K • X dribbles into red box • -X yells Squash, when they want X • To squash ball in box • -X Squashes ball and keeps running • Forward • -X runs onto ball and takes a first time • Shot on goal • -Switch lines • -Switch sides to dribble from • CP • -Run through after squash • -Striker should time arrival • -Toe pointed down, ankle locked, use • Laces, snap at knee • -Angle of approach • -Take a peek at keeper before Striking- • Land on striking foot following forward to goal • Progression • -X passes to X • -X passes ball into box • -X runs on and strikes on goal • CP • -Good solid pass into X • -X on toes, ready for pass, good angle • of support,good lay off • into box • -X time run into box for strike, don’t get • Ahead of ball X X X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  35. Phase # 5 – • 4v4 Game in a 40x30 Grid • -Conditioned Game inside field • Any time a team makes 3 passes in a row the team gets an extra point • Encourage players to pass and move and play with head up to find their team mates • Players should be allowed to PLAY the game and keep the instruction to a minimum • This should be the players time to make mistakes, learn from playing and encouraged to be CREATIVE on the ball 4 v 4 New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  36. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 7 - Speed of Play New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsocc

  37. X X X X X X Phase # 1 – Dynamic Movements (30x30) Each player jogs to blue cone performing dynamic movements and jogging back to beginning Phase # 2 – Ball Mastery X dribbles ball into blue cone performing ball mastery, tight turn using inside/outside of foot around blue cones. Run with ball back to line. Phase #3 - Passing X dribbles to blue cone, next player waiting in line will pop to either side of yellow cones to receive pass for X1. First touch goes toward blue cone, repeat sequence. - X1 does as above, X2 pops outs, passes back to X1 then shuffles to other side of cone, gets second pass and takes aggressive 1st touch to blue cones. X X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.

  38. X • Phase # 3 – Passing and Moving (30x 30) • Split players into two equal groups (X on outside w/ball and Y inside with a ball) • # 1 – Y leaves ball in center and must ask for ball from X who passes to feet. Y passes ball back and then jogs back into blue square performing 10 sole taps or side sprints on any ball in blue square before moving for another pass (1 minute and then switch) • CP – Eye Contact / Communication • # 2 – Remove balls from outside players • Y starts will ball and must pass to open X who passes back, Y then dribbles into blue square and performs sideways rolls before going to next X on outside • CP – After receiving pass, head up to find blue square X X X X X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoccer.net (508) 384-9206.Revolutionacademy@revolutionsoccer.net

  39. Phase # 4 – Keep Away Possession • Players play a 3v1 possession game vs defender. Two players play on outside as targets who can play for team with ball to create a 5 v1 • Defender should hop on one leg at beginning to help players succeed • CP – • Look at defender, play away from pressure • X on outside should move along line • Progression # 1 • No defender plays full pressure and team look to play from one X to the other X • Progression # 2 • Play 2v2 in middle now to the two targets X X 3v 1+2 3v 1+2 X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revoluti

  40. T K T 4v4 (3 teams) -4v4 to goals w/Keepers -Targets on end lines either side of goal and on side lines -Targets only 1 touch - Start unopposed on the ball from the target to get repetition -Can play either target on sidelines, only targets on end line on goal attacking CP -Look to play targets early -Play off targets for 1st time finishes -Targets support ball at all times - LOW and HARD with finishes 4 v 4 T T K New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  41. U-8 PROGRAM WEEK 8 - Finishing New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035

  42. 10 X X • 1) First players jog and perform dynamics towards the other end with the next group starting when the 1st group passes the center cone (side to sides, shuffles, open/closed gates, heels, knees, inside volleys • 2) Both dribble ball to cone with tight touches • Step on / Hook Turn & dribble back • Step on / Hook Turn, pass back and then sprint to back of line • Inside/Outside Cut, pass back and then sprint to back of opposite line • 3) Both Dribble to cone with tight touches. Any change of direction move then instead of pass start to build the proper technique for striking a ball back to own line. • CP • Concentrate on making the perfect pass every time, this is easy! • Be aggressive with first touch, if you mess up, get after it • Don’t get caught with ball under feet X X 5 X X X X New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  43. -X1 is attacker with ball at foot • -X1 is defender, can not move until • X1 takes first touch out of box • -1v1 to goal with Keeper • -Switch attacker and defender sides • CP • X1 dribble quickly to goal • Keep ball away from defender, on • farthest foot away, use body to block • -Go directly to goal when possible • -If defender contests ball cut inside • and shoot • -Accelerate into space • -Use moves to beat a defender • -Close control • -Accuracy of shot K X X X X X1 X1 New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

  44. Area: 40x22 (30x22) yard grid Equipment: 4 yellow cones, 4 goals (represented by cones will work) 4 balls. 2 sets of pinnies Description: Separate the team into 2 teams. Each team will begin with 2 balls each. The teams must try to score in any of the 4 goals. As soon as they score they must leave their ball in the net and hunt for a different ball. The players without a ball must try to take one off an opponent or take one of the balls that have been scored of the net. Progression: 1- Increase or reduce the number of balls to make it easier or more challenging. Coaches Phrases: 1- Be positive and involved! 2- Don’t just kick the ball, try to take care of it to get closer to a goal New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionso

  45. 1v1 Moves Skill Drill(15x15) • Y starts as Defender without a ball, • - Opposite X starts as attacker with ball • X can score on either blue goals, • Y tries to knock ball out of grid • -When ball leaves grid, goal or • Clearance, Defender collects ball • and goes in back of line, • attacker becomes defender, new X • becomes attacker • Y defender starts by hopping on1 leg • (this allows X a chance of success) • CP • # 1 – Timing of move (show players) • # 2- Speed to go at defender • # 3 – Separation with move • Progression • # 1 – Defender can now walk • # 2 – Defender plays full 1v1 • # 3 – Ball starts with Y who passes to X • (quality of 1st touch – be positive) 4 v 4 New England Revolution Academy . One Patriot Place . Foxborough, MA 02035 www.revolutionsoc

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