| Functional Training for Your Team's Style of Play |
| By: Jay Miller
Provided by: Amplified Soccer
Warm up - Create as many passes as possible Opposite line series Organization: 2 lines of players facing each other 10 yds apart Procedure: 2 touch follow your pass (create a slight angle), 1 touch follow your pass, 2 touch play and spin, 1 touch play and spin Square series Organization: 10yd x 10yd square, 5 players for each square Procedure: repeat the pattern illustrated in the diagram, 2 touch, give it and get it, 1 touch reverse the direction on coach's whistle "DO THE SIMPLE THINGS PERFECT EVERY TIME" Pattern series (short passes / Intermediate passes)
Organization: • Place 2 players at each position as shown in the diagram • The length of the pattern area is 30 yds Procedure: • The ball is passed counter clockwise around the 4 positions. Players rotate the same direction after passing • Options: 2 touch, 1 touch, give it and get it Coaching Pts: • Check away and back to receive the pass • Train as if you are in a live game Possession 5 v 5 + 2 (Field 50 yds x 35 yds)
Organization: • 5 players on each team + 2 neutral players • 10 uninterrupted passes = 1 pt. Procedure: • Players 3 touch, neutral players 2 touch. Progress to 2 touch, neutral players 1 touch • Later add small goals: Scoring: 8 passes = 1 pt, goal = 1 pt. • Place players in a shape comparable to their 11 aside positions Coaching Pts: • Stress maintaining a good team shape • Position your body open to the field • Whenever possible play in the direction you are facing 6 v 6 + GKs to large goals
Organization: • Field: 55 yds x 50 yds, 2 large goal • Players 6 per team • Goal = 1 pt. Procedure: • 3 touch • Free play Coaching Pts: • Maintain a good team shape. Play quickly • The object is to score (always have shooting in mind) |
Functional Training for Your Team’s Style of Play
