Monday, May 18, 2015

U4/5 Practice #4 May 20/15

Awesome job on the stations coaches!  With only one little switch-glitch, it was a big hit and everyone had a super fun time.   I loved that everyone was dressed up :)

UPDATE: the schedule for games has been changed slightly as uniform colours that were delivered were not exactly as projected when I made the schedule.
Check www.revsoccer.com for the updated schedule.

Please note that some teams have pictures this week.  If you are not photographed this week, it will be your team's turn next week.

This Saturday is Super Soccer Saturday!!!  Lots of games and fun with mixed teams in a world cup format.  RYSA does snacks and it's just all about having fun.  The U4/5's will be from 9-10am.  If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to send an email to your team. Pre-registration is required so that RYSA can plan accordingly. Registration closes Tues. May 19 at 5:00 pm.


Focus Skill - SHOOTING
Skill points -non kicking/planting foot next to ball
                   -non kicking/planting foot pointing at target
                   -strike ball with laces, toe pointed down and ankle locked



1. WARM UP - Coach Says
Played like Simon Says.  Anything that gets those little guys moving goes. Use the whole body.  Start without soccer balls and move to using them.  Incorporate toe taps, tic tocs, rolling the ball under the foot, etc.


2. Obstacle Course - because everyone loved it last week!
With your neighbours, create an obstacle course that 2 or 3 teams can use/access (maybe in the centre area of the large field or between your two small fields).  I will bring out all the extra equipment that RYSA has for this, but keep in mind that there are more teams than equipment, so this is why I am asking you to share.  It shouldn't be super long or elaborate, as you can run it a couple of times with different progressions.   This works on the physical literacy component of the program, and can be done without soccerballs and/or with them.  Coaches who arrive early will get first pick of the equipment!!


3. Hit The Coach
Play inside your grid.  Each player has a ball and is dribbling around and taking a shot at trying to hit you with their ball.  Do a quick demo of proper shooting technique, pointing out which part of your foot players should strike the ball with.  Make dramatic jumps and falls!

http://www.soccerhelp.com/shshop/coach-doug-dvd-hit-the-coach-practice-game.php


4. Crocs and Swamps
Make a line of cones heading towards the net.  Players need to pass to parent/coach and not hit the crocs (cones) and then shoot on net.  Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on passing around/past the crocs/cones and shooting on each goal.  Count how many times you score!

This is featured in one of the videos in the Active Start curriculum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqajtadt0ew&feature=youtu.be


5. Four Goal Shooting
Make 4 goals, one on each side of the grid (use cones or grab a couple of arches which I will bring to the field).  Put parents/coaches in goals and then have the kids work on dribbling around and shooting on each goal.  Count how many times you score!  Encourage scoring on all goals.


6. Go Score!
If you find that you have ran through the above super quickly, this one is a good time-filler.  This game is so simple, but kids love it.  Line up the soccer balls in the centre of your grid.  Players start on the opposite of the grid from the net.  When you shout "Go!" players run to the centre, choose a soccerball, dribble it towards the net and take a shot.



Game time when the horn blows at 4:30! 
Remember that if your team is listed first on the schedule, you stay in your spot.  If your team is listed second, pick up your pop-up net and move to your game.
I made a mistake a couple of weeks ago. ALL players should be playing in the game at this age to keep them interested, (NOT 3 v 3 at this age, this develops in U6).  Play with goalies, making sure to switch players around often.
Don't forget the team cheer at the end!

And, as always... HAVE FUN :)



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