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Soccer Skills and Fitness Drills

October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Marbles

Great game for fitness and working on passing accuracy and
technique.

1v1, both players must have a ball and a big field to play
on, preferably a full soccer field. Players start side by side.

Player 1 (P1) rolls the ball into play, approximately 15 to
20 yards away. Player 2 (P2) tries to hit player 1’s ball using proper passing
skills.* Once P2’s ball passes or as ball two passes ball 1, player 1 can then
attempt to hit players 2 ball. Repeat. Hit the other players ball scores a
point. Play games to 10.

It is a great running and passing game as players can gain
an advantage by running to their ball so they are able to attempt the to hit
the other players ball as it passes by (if it misses) and or before it gets too
far away.

Players work on hitting a moving target, gauging the path of
the moving ball and trying to lead it into space just like leading a runner
into open space. Passers must use proper pace to hit target and must make
accurate passes which requires good technique.

*Proper passing skills include in inside of the foot pass, instep
drive, outside of the foot pass.

Advanced Marbles: Players
can only score by hitting a moving ball. Requires more running and more
skillful passing. If a players ball comes to a stop it is proper to give a 10
to 15 yd push to give the opposing player a chance to score.

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Soccer Moves by Tadea Dias

July 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Great website that shows 78 moves, drills and exercises on revolving video clips so players can get the full visual of how to execute. Seeing them executed over and over again helps players move through the learning curve more quickly.
Seeing a doing it over and over helps players perfect the move.

http://www.americaneaglessc.org/homework.htm

I highly recomend this for players who want to impove their skills and add to the game.

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Brasilian Futebol Warm-Up/Training

April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Soccer Training Tools

April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bring a new level of enthusiasm to your soccer training sessions! Develop more confidence on the ball while increasing overall soccer skills. Incorporating the Brasilian Futebol into your soccer practices is a great way to accomplish this goal. This is the same tool which Brazilian soccer players have used to gain the edge that has led to their continued dominance of the world of soccer.

The Brasilian Futebol provides a simple, yet dynamic component which can elevate any soccer player, novice or advanced, to a higher level of play. It’s versatile enough to develop and hone all the ball skills required to compete in the game of soccer. It’s a concept so simple and practical it can be employed in any session on any surfaced.

Used in technical skill work, tactical play, warm-ups, or simple games, the dynamics of this ball will benefit all players by pushing them to focus on the finer points of skill development such as first touch and receiving a ball, as well as proper passing technique and delivery. The futebol will constantly test the envelope of any player’ soccer skills and their improvement with the regulation soccer game ball will be noticeable.

Imagine the flair, touch, skill – the art -that Brazilians bring to soccer on your field.

Soccer Training Programs for the Brasilian Futebol

The BRASILIAN FUTEBOL is the perfect training tool to improve players’ technical abilities. The size of the Futebol forces players to focus on their technique and sharpens eye/foot coordination. It’s texture makes it more lively which will develop a good first touch as well as a “soft touch” for higher level players. But the bounce is also ideal for the beginner allowing them more bounces between touches thus greater success. The futebol is also weighted similar to a size 5 regulation ball which develops a truer touch than most small balls. Training with a smaller ball will improve players’ abilities to find the center of the ball or sweet spot. Developing the ability to strike or control the Futebol correctly translates into improved technical mastery of the soccer ball. Remember – If a player can trap’ control and pass the bouncy smaller Futebol – It makes sense that performance will be improved when dealing with a larger, less lively soccer ball. Most technical training done with a soccer ball can be substituted with the BRASILIAN FUTEBOL.


http://www.brasilianfutebol.com/training-programs

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Soccer Tactics

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Controlling the ball and dictating the style and speed of of play in the game of soccer is a large part of the formula of success. While maintaining possession and owning the better part of the play will not guarantee a win it will bring a fair share of success over the course of a season.

How to get there.

Decision making is important in possession and speed of play. Having simple formulas or “go to’s ” to get out of tight spots or to release pressure on the ball will solve some situations. Examples are give and go’s or wall passes to get out of tight spots. The ‘give and go’s’ don’t have to go anywhere, they just need to buy time so players on the ball can find the next pass and players off the ball can get open. Or having a release for midfielders such as playing a ball to the corner flag if no other option seems available. Defenders should always know they can turn a ball back to their sweeper and/or keeper if pressured.

Developing good first touch on the ball will speed play and make it difficult for teams to play high pressure defense. If all 10 and even 11 players can control the ball confidently in tight spaces and are able to make good quick decisions on where to play the ball it becomes difficult for defenses to pressure the ball. Having the ability as a team to play several “one touch” balls in sequence without turning the ball over is the most effective way to speed up play. A some point it is essential to change fields and/or points of attack (switch or swing the ball across the field) quickly which  ultimately leads to dictating play and pressuring the opponents into reactive play always trying to keep up with the ball or just settling into defensive postures.

Developing 1 touch team play: To develope 1 touch play restrictionson the number of touches a players can use at parctice must be in place. Placing restrictions on 5v2 warm-ups or even 6v3 is very effective. Play a mandatory 2 touch to start and then ask for 1 touch as often as possible or as play allows, then move to mandatory 1 touch to force anticipation and decision making that accommodates 1 touch.

Or in a 40 x 40 grid play 3v3 in the middle with teammates on the outside that are allowed only to play offense. This ultimately makes the game 7v7 or 8 v8 giving the team with the ball a huge advantage. Play keep-away or possession putting restrictions on both the outside and the inside players. The idea is to work toward 1 touch on all accounts. Make it success oriented moving from A to Z in incremental steps. ex 2 touch on the out side and 2 touch on the inside. Then move to 1 touch on the outside and 2 touch inside the grid. Then 1 touch inside with 2 touch outside, giving the inside players time to find space. The goal is 1 touch all the way around. Spend 5 or 6 sessions getting there. It’s magic

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Soccer Training – Developing Skill

March 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Spending quality time with the ball is important to become comfortable with the soccer ball.

Using a smaller practice ball such as the brasilian futebol can enhance your training sessions by improving focus and touch. The size and bouncy-ness of the futebol adds a challenging aspect to training sessions.

An accomplished juggler should be able to keep the ball alive without it touching the ground for at least 100 touches. It’s not unrealistic to set a goal of one thousand touches without the ball ever touching the ground. But at a certain point it becomes more about what you do with your touches as opposed to the number of touches.

Create a successful environment by allowing a bounce now and then,  and try to accomplish some set patterns of ball movement or juggle while on the move.

Simply running with the ball while trying to keep the juggle alive is a great exercise. Moving in a figure 8 pattern while juggling is a good test of your ability with the ball.

Juggling is a good way to develop skill and is very applicable to the game of soccer because often your play on the ball requires tracking or touching a bouncing ball, or a long ball, a cleared ball etc. Juggling will make plays on such balls much more familiar, comfortable and effective.

 http://www.brasilianfutebol.com/juggling-program

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Soccer Training; Training with a small ball

March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Soccer Skills Development; Training with a smaller ball to refine focus and achieve confidence on the ball.

Using a smaller ball such as the Brasilian Futebol can be of great benefit if used consistently in training sessions. It’s a tool for any situation including warm-ups, individual training, technical training and small games or game like situations.

The Brasilian Futebol can be plugged into sessions to add focus on touch and control which is essential to every training session. Control is key to developing possession which allows tactics to be employed. Emphasizing first touch is an essential element to control/possession and should be emphasized in every drill regarding ball control and passing.

Training does not have to be so regimented as to take the fun out of play. Jugging can be of great benefit to skills development as an individual, in pairs or in groups and is a fun way to train given a little attention and some instruction. Set short term goals and be consistent with testing and challenging new levels. Players can juggle at home and will find it an enjoyable part of their training.

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Soccer Skills; Dribbling Drill

March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Great stuff from a really good website for training idea!

http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/soccer-fitness-improving-reaction.aspx

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First Touch; Soccer Skills

February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

First touch; receiving and or trapping a ball while in play.  First touch is important in controlling a ball or gathering a loose ball.  Developing this skill will buy time on the ball as well as speed up play and help players make better decision on the ball.

 A great way to develop a first touch while training by yourself is by juggling.

Using a brasilian futebol (www.brasilianfutebol.com) will enhance touch andand eye-foot coordination.  A good drill that works on “First Touch” is what we call ”Three touch and a knock”:   While juggling a ball  kick it 10 to 15 feet in the air, and with your “first touch” control the ball with one soft touch, trying to keep the ball below your waist, then use one to two touches to adjust and compose yourself and gain control of the ball, then knock it 10 to 15 feet in the air again. Repeat this process. Work on controlling the ball with your first touch after you have “knocked” it into the air, then use the other touches to manipulate the ball so you can “knock” it accurately into the air again. Progress to a three touch rotation (Knock -control- touch – knock -control- touch, repeat..) and then a two touch knock-control-knock, repeat) This exercise will help to develop “first touch”.

http://www.brasilianfutebol.com/juggling-program

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Soccer Games: Marbles

February 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Marbles

1v1, both players must have a ball and a big field to play on, preferably a full soccer field.

Player 1 rolls the ball into play, player 2 tries to hit player 1’s ball using proper passing skills.* As ball two passes ball 1, player 1 can then attempt to hit players 2 ball. Repeat. Play games to 10.

It is a great running and passing game as players can gain an advantage by running to their ball so they are able to attempt the to hit the other players ball as it passes by (if it misses) and or before it gets too far away.

Players work on hitting a moving target, gauging the path of the moving ball and trying to lead it into space just like leading a runner into open space. Passers must use proper pace to hit target and must make accurate passes which requires good technique.

*Proper passing skills include in inside of the foot pass, instep drive, outside of the foot pass.

Advanced Marbles: Players can only score by hitting a moving ball. Requires more running and more skillful passing. If a players ball comes to a stop it is proper to give a 10 to 15 yd push to give the opposing player a chance to score.

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