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12 WEEK SEASON PROGRAM FOR AGES 9 TO 10

COACHING PLAYERS 9 TO 10 YEARS


This section provides you with a twelve-week training program for children ages 9 through 10 years. Each practice features four fun and progressive drills and culminates with a small-sided game. This is the third stage of the training program. An additional drill has been added to each practice and numbers increased for small sided games. Emphasis is placed on the continued 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 passing and ball control with additional training for shooting, dribbling and heading. There is a greater emphasis on small group concepts and the introduction of opponents to simulate game situations.

 

The program is age appropriate and sets a solid foundation for players to advance to the next level. The program is meant as a guideline and coaches are encouraged to incorporate a minimal understanding of team tactics and laws of the game.

 

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

 Explosive Movements/Running with Ball

Week Two

 Dribbling

 Change of direction and speed

Week Three

 Passing

 Pace/Accuracy/Jog/Run

Week Four

 Passing

 Pace/Accuracy/Basic Overlapping

Week Five

 Passing

 Give and Go/One Touch/Pace and Accuracy

Week Six

 Passing

 Disguise/Pace/Accuracy/Timing/Vision

Week Seven

 Passing

 Disguise/Pace/Accuracy/Timing

Week Eight

 Ball Control

 Aerial Control/Static/Jog/Run

Week Nine

 Ball Control

 Cushion Control/Movement

Week Ten

 Ball Control

 Aerial Control/Static/Walk/Run

Week Eleven

 Shooting

 Pure Mechanics/Variety of Techniques

Week Twelve

 Heading

 Reaction/Accuracy/Power