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This section provides you with an eight-week training program for children ages 4 through 6 years. Each practice features three fun and progressive drills and culminates with a small-sided game. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills and careful consideration has been given to prioritize the most relevant techniques to master at this age level.
Main topics include skills in dribbling, passing and ball control.
The program starts with dribbling to familiarize novice players with the ball and introduces the game as a fun and enjoyable sport. Passing practices concentrate on developing the basics using drills designed to focus purely on the mechanics, pace and accuracy of the push pass. The program is age appropriate and sets a solid foundation for
players to advance to the next level. Each practice is illustrated in 3D graphics and we use drills performed by top coaches worldwide. The program is only a guideline and coaches are encouraged to incorporate a minimal understanding of team concepts and laws of the game.
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HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PRACTICE SESSION TOPICS
 Select the week you require from the (Season Schedule) navigation links below or on the right panel.
For each week there are three drills in order of sequence and a small sided game.
Click on the Manual icon to download the complete coaching manual.
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Week |
Technique |
Practice Theme/Key Words |
| Week One |
Dribbling |
Comfort ability with the ball |
| Week Two |
Dribbling |
Change of direction and speed |
| Week Three |
Dribbling |
Change of direction, speed and vision |
| Week Four |
Passing |
Pure mechanics of passing the ball |
| Week Five |
Passing |
Pace/accuracy/targets |
| Week Six |
Passing |
Pace/accuracy/jog/run/targets |
| Week Seven |
Ball Control |
Getting behind the ball, basic control, controlling a moving ball |
| Week Eight |
Ball Control |
Controlling a moving ball, controlling a soft a |
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