| u4 |
|
N/A |
| u5-u6 |
Dribble with all sides of both feet, Dribble out of trouble, Dribble past someone, Soft first touch |
N/A |
| u7-u8 |
Dribble out of trouble, dribble past someone, shielding, soft first touch, introduce proper shooting technique and introduce passing. |
N/A |
| u9-u10 |
Continue with dribbling foci from U8, passing with inside and outside of both feet, shooting with both feet (laces), receiving the ball with all parts of the body. |
Basic attacking ideas, basic defending ideas, comprehend basic 1 vs 1 concepts, comprehend basic 2 vs 1 concepts, introduction into 2 vs 2 concepts, comprehend roles of the 1st and 2nd defender and comprehend roles of the 1st and 2nd attacker. |
| u11-u12 |
Continue with all U10 foci, speed dribbling in traffic, ability to chip the ball, accurately play long passes, offensive/defensive heading and power/accuracy shooting. |
Communication, basic support positions, receiving the ball away from pressure, combination play, how and when to switch the point of attack, pressure vs containing, proper 2 vs 2 roles and introduction into all 3 vs 3 roles. |
| u13+ |
Soccer skill development, speed dribbling in traffic, ability to chip the ball, accurately play long passes, offensive/defensive heading and power/accuracy shooting. |
Communication, basic support positions, receiving the ball away from pressure, combination play, how and when to switch the point of attack, pressure vs containing, proper 2 vs 2 roles and introduction into all 3 vs 3 roles. |
