SOCCER

Dynamic Stretch Routine. The Pre-Game warm up begins with a dynamic stretch routine. All of the exercises are done whilst moving across the grid and back again, the coach or the captain sets the tempo, and rhythm at all times. After this phase is done, the players work individually for 2 minutes on static stretching, addressing their own personal needs.

Field Preparation

2 even groups
Area 20 yards x 20 yards
Cones

Dynamic Stretch Sequence
takes 15 Minutes.

1. Warm Up Jog
2. Heel Touches
3. Knee Touches
4. Knee and Heel Touches
5. Arms back, front and clap
6. Thighs, Chest, Head
7. Side Step Forward
8. High Kicks
9. Trunk Twists
10. Carioca
11. Side Jacks
12. Inside Feet
13. Side Swings
14. Thigh, Thigh, Heel, Heel
15. Back Steps
16. Sky Stretch

This is followed by 2 minutes
individual static stretching.

Ball Work and Quick Reaction Sequence. The entire group now works in a much tighter area. All of the exercises are done whilst moving across the grid and back again, the coach or the captain sets the tempo, and rhythm at all times. The tempo begins slowly but is rapidly accelerated to match pace as soon as possible. Players should be talking and encouraging each other to prepare their minds for the game as well and their bodies.

Field Preparation

2 even groups
Area 10 yards x 10 yards
Cones
Balls

Ball Work and Quick Reaction Sequence takes 5 -10 Minutes.

1. Pass and Follow
2. Pass "One Touch" Follow
3. Pass "Two Touch" Follow
4. "Give and Go "One Touch"
5. Double "Give and Go"
6. Dribble and Take Over
7. Dribble with Pace
8. 2 Yard Rapid Passing

The pace starts slowly but must be increased to a "flat out" effort
as quickly as possible.

Look for leadership in your group warm ups. See what players are motivating others during the warm up.

Game Related Possession Sequence. The final sequence of the
pre-game warm up is a 10 minute possession game to simulate match play.
In this drill, your starting 10 outfield players, play 4 v 4 plus 2. Whichever team
of 4 has possession gets the 2 extra player to make it 6 v 4. Play is restricted
to 20 yards x 20 Yard area.

Field Preparation
Starting 10 players ( 4 v 4 + 2)
Area 20 yards x 20 yards
Cones, Balls, Bibs.

Game Related Possession Sequence takes 10 Minutes.

Players should focus on the following key points:

Quality Passing Technique
Support near the Ball
Support away from the Ball
Distance and Angles
Disguise and Dribbling
Tempo "Game Like"
When to play "one touch"
When to put foot on the ball.
Team Communication.

After 10 minutes, bring all players in and re-hydrate before game. Your team should be fully prepared to play at this point!