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Dribble, Pass, Run and Relay

Great for warm ups. Players dribble through the cones, pass to the waiting player at the end of the cones and then run back to touch the first red cone. They then turn and sprint back inside the red square where they play a quick one-two. After this they run back towards the start line, looking to run onto the weighted pass from the blue player. The next player then goes.

Agility

Fast Hands Warm Up

4 Goalkeepers working 6yd x 6 yd Square 2 Goalkeepers have a ball each and serve to the goalkeeper opposite simultaneously, trying to get the balls to collide to create a deflection NOTE: Start with goalkeepers rolling the balls as they are more likely to get the balls to collide.

Goalkeeping

Footwork Square Warm up

Set up a square with cones on the outside of the square. Should be about 20yds by 20yds. Goalkeeper passes the ball to another goalkepeer and then performs the footwork on the outside between the cones

Goalkeeping

Keepy Ups - 5 - Alternate feet

Using alternate feet players should try and repeatedly keep the ball up in the air. To do so the ball should land on the flat of the foot and be gently kicked in front of the player, ideally without having to step away from where they are stood.

Technique video

Only Square Passes

Set up a minimum of 4 pairs of cones in a straight line and get players into pairs, with a player from each pair stood behind the starting cones. In this pairs passing exercise players are only allowed to use straight passes (no diagonal balls). The first pass is played from player 1 (p1) to player 2 (p2). P1 then runs diagonally across the grid to receive the return pass from p2. After passing the ball to p1, p2 must also run to the cone diagonally opposite to receive the next pass. The drill continues in this way until players reach the final cone.

Passing and Receiving

Over Under and In Between

Position players as shown in the diagram, with one ball between each team. Player 1 passes the ball overhead to player 2, who passes the ball through their legs to player 3, who passes the ball overhead to player 4. When the ball gets to the back of the line, the last player runs to the front and repeats the exercise.

Conditioned games

Passing through area

This is nice variation on your regualr circle passing warm up - and gets large groups of players working at the same time (no waiting in queues). Players on the outside have to keep moving around the outside (not allowed to stand still) While running around they have to try and score as many points as possible against the player in the middle by passing the ball through the area to their other players. player losing the ball goes in the middle and the game starts again.

Possession

Reaction Squats Warm Up

Goalkeepers link arms and perform a squat with partner. Server on the edge of the box with the balls. As soon as the server starts to approach the ball the outward facing GK lets of their partners arms and deals with the shot.

Goalkeeping

Turning unopposed

Objective: Technical practice focusing on movements, quality and speed of turns unopposed. Detail: Use same 20 x 20 grid as warm up taking out middle cone only. Give each player a football. All players should dribble around the area and perform specific turns (ie. drag back, inside / outside hook, matthew's, cruyff, etc). Allow players to be creative and showcase their own turns.

Dribbling

Warm Up Grid

Split your players into two groups. Half of the group runs around the outside of the square for one minute at 60% pace. At the same time the other half of your team are working inside the grid. Half of the players have a have a ball. Players must move and call for the pass when they do not have a ball. Players work in each area twice (2 runs around the outside and 2 times inside the area).

Agility

Warm Up Grid Agility - Footbal...

Split your players into two groups. Half of the group runs around the outside of the square for one minute at 60% pace. At the same time the other half of your team are working inside the grid. Half of the players have a have a ball. Players must move and call for the pass when they do not have a ball. Players work in each area twice (2 runs around the outside and 2 times inside the area).

General

2 Touch Kick-Ups Warm Up - Foo...

Players split into pairs or small groups up to 5, with 1 ball per group.Player keep the ball in the air and must take two touches.One touch to control the ball and the second touch to pass the ball to their partner.

General

Warmup Instep Pass Passing and...

Players between two cones jogging on the spot. Play a flat pass between the cones to the other player, side footed.

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Footwork Step and Dive Goalkee...

Set up 1 hurdle with 2 cones either side to indicate where the step is to be taken, then a wider cone to indicate the goalGoalkeeper jumps over the hurdle and into set positionTakes one small step with nearest foot then goes into dive

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Pac Man Warm Up - Soccer Drill...

Objective: Initial pulse raiser to get players focus & physically prepared for the session.Detail: Mark out a 20 x 20 grid with cones every 10m. On each line of the grid put a piece of equipment (poles, ladders, hurdles, cones). Put 2 players into bibs (pac men) and everyone else starts spread out next to cone. You can only move alone the lines from cone - cone. If a player comes to a piece of equipment they need to go through it efficiently. If you are caught then you're out or can join the pac men chasing. Introduce balls after a couple of games, where players can take turns to enter skill zone with ball, perform skill & pass to partner (swap). Emphasis is on quality of movement with and without equipment. Speed / transfer ratio - going in and coming out. Don't concentrate on technique yet. Make rotations as necessary. When balls are introduced make sure quality ball manipulation & allow players to "show off" a trick / feint in the skill zone.

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Bull Dog Conditioned games - F...

All players must try to dribble past the defender to the safety of the other side on the coach's call. If the defending player manages to kick the other players ball out of the area, then that player also becomes a defender. Continue until one attacker remains.

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Passing through area Possessio...

This is nice variation on your regualr circle passing warm up - and gets large groups of players working at the same time (no waiting in queues).Players on the outside have to keep moving around the outside (not allowed to stand still)While running around they have to try and score as many points as possible against the player in the middle by passing the ball through the area to their other players.player losing the ball goes in the middle and the game starts again.

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Playing up the line Passing an...

Player 1 plays the ball up the line into space. Player 2 receives the ball on the move and takes a touch. <br />Player 2 then passes the ball up the line again into space to players 3.

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2 back 1 forward free dribble ...

Player(s) dribble from one cone to the other. They work on taking 2 touches backwards with the soles of one foot and push the ball forward with the interior of the other foot. Once they reach one cone, they turn and accelerate back to the start before repeating.

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Lofted pass Technique video - ...

Lofted passes are great for clearing your lines, switching play or dinking the ball over the top to a striker who is making a run behind the other team's defensive line. Approach the ball at a slight angle, back swing of leg (using arms for balance) and follow through with your pass.

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3 Style Shooting Shooting - Fo...

Set up 3 cones (or poles) spaced as shown in the diagram.Have a mannequin positioned on either side of the middle, just before the penalty box.Have a Player positioned on the backline to the left side in the penalty box with a ball.Have another Player (W) positioned out wide to the right side with a ball.A Player starts halfway between the centre circle and goal; dribbles the ball around the cones and in between the mannequins to take a shot.After first shot, Player quickly moves around the left hand mannequin and gets a cross from the wide player. Then the Player recovers around the right hand mannequin to receive the ball from the player on the goal line.Rotate the players around ever play (shooter &gt; winger &gt; backline player &gt; shooter line)

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Working up to 11 v 11 principl...

Objective: Application of the individual &amp; unit patterns/movements of defending with a 8 v 8 practice.Detail:Set up - Half a full size pitch with sidelines brought in 10m or 70 x 50 marked out.Split the players into 2 balanced groups of 8.Give each team a scenario for the game (for example Team A are losing 2-1 with 15 minutes to go).Select a team captain who will work with their team to discuss a strategy &amp; tactics.Individual, unit &amp; teams roles and responsibilities when defending (out of possession).When, where, what, how &amp; why to press in specific areas of the pitch.Hunting in packsGoalkeepers angles &amp; distances in relation to the defensive structure.

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180 Degree Turn on Spot Co ord...

Dribble the ball 3 metres and turn 180 degrees. Attack the space left behind.

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Directional transfer Passing a...

Objective: Develop different methods to transfer the ball to specific areas of the pitch.Detail:Mark out a 40 x 40/50 x 50 (age and ability dependant).Squad practice - 16 players2 players from each team opposite each other one playing one way and the others playing the other way.Remaining players 6 v 6 inside area.2 balls per team.Transfer the ball around the area from one end to the other through the outside players.Decision/A &amp; D of support/Acc &amp; Qual of pass.Quality of movement on/off the ball.Supporting long pass of neutral players.Quick combination play.Defending as a group/compactness.Collective pressure/communication/positioning.

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Ghostbusters Dribbling - Footb...

The object of the game is for player 1 to lose his shadowing partner, player 2. Player 2 must dribble at speed, tracking player 1. When the coach shouts out, "Who you gonna call?" The kids reply "Ghostbusters!" At this point everyone freezes. The coach should gauge the distance between partners as a measurement of their success.

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4 v 2 Possession - Football Dr...

A 4 v 2 drill depending on which team has possession. A square box is set up using cones. 2 blue and 2 white players are outside this box. The two players defending must prevent the opposing team retaining the ball. Once possession is relinquished the players outside the box are unused awaiting their team gaining possession again.

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Dribbling and Touch - Getting Players to use both feet

You've got two feet so use them! Use this session to practice using both feet in a game situation and give players more dribbling confidence!

Working as a Defensive Unit

Drum in the defensive roles and responsibilities of your players and make sure they understand what you want from them in order to win the ball back and turn defence into attack.

Large Group Possession Games

Survive trainings with high turnouts with this large group session, including games to improve the 4 phases of play

Using width when attacking

Stretch your opposition and drag defenders out of position with this wide attacking session, complete with two great conditioned games!

Goalkeeper - Reactions and Reflexes

Confidence building session - Use this session to improve your goalie's reflexes, reactions and conditioning between the sticks

Striking and Finishing, like Costa

Goals win games. That's why this session teaches your strikers to finish like these two prolific goal-scorers through a variety of finishing skills, drills and technique practices

Change the Point of Attack

Move the opposition's defence and practice passing into space with this switching session - working on quick and accurate passes.

Fitness Football

Every position demands different attributes and levels of physicality, so why don?t you train your players differently to match!? Use this session to condition your players to suit their position.

Pre-Season - Running and Dribbling

Get their legs moving and find out how your players perform when fatigue hits them with this pre-season football-fitness session!

Blocking with Feet

Goalkeepers must be just as good with saving balls with their feet than their hands. Develop modern goalkeepers who are agile enough to use all parts of their body to keep it out.

Passing Accuracy - Ole Ole Ole Session

Hear the crowd chant 'Ole Ole Ole' as your team pass with confidence and consistency to keep possession and tire their opponents!

Junior Short Passing - Technique and Games Session

Use this pass and move plan to improve your team's in-step passing technique - helping them to keep possession for longer!

Junior Dribbling - Changing pace and direction

Improve dribbling and control by teaching players to use both feet in this dribbling form and ball-mastery confidence session

Spanish Flair: Shielding the Ball and Team Possession

Teach your players to shield the ball from defenders and play with tiki-taka flair using this Spanish-inspired plan.

Defensive Balance and Compactness

Create defenders capable to reading the game effectively and making the right decisions as to where to tackle or where to channel the attackers to slow them down. This stems from their balance and team structure which this session looks to develop.

Defending as an individual, unit & team

Make defending a challenge that the whole team relishes. Work your players hard with this session to develop their mentality into one that looks to win the ball back as quickly as possible.

First Defender Technique - Sta...

Teach your defenders resist diving in and stand up to hold up attackers when they're the first line of defence!
warm up ANSWERS
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Do you have a basic warm up routine for primary PE?

Do you have a basic warm up routine for primary PE lessons?

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what warm ups can i use to train the boys.

what warm ups can i use to train the boys.

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Under 7's warm up and drills.

Hi I've just joined sportplan as I have been asked to help coach some under 7's at the primary school on Saturday morning. Can anyone recommend any good warm up and drills that will be fun, easy to learn and help teach the basics to both boys and girls?

Archived User Coach

Any suggestions on a good warm up

Any suggestion on a good warm up for a game for under 12s

Archived User Coach

My U'16 team can't get going in the first half

My under 16 team just cant seem to get going in the first half but come out strong in the second! I feel this is a bit of a sports psycology issue! I have heard a few of them say." Well, we know what the opposition are like after 40 mins! I need to install belief!

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Warm up routine before football match

Hi has anyone got a good warm up routine for a under 18 team before a match?

DAN BRYAN Coach, England

What would be a good warm up session for girls under 14?

hi all ,im after a good warm up session for under 14 girls ,bear in mind  there is only two adults that have to put up goal nets as well as the warm up.and the girls get there 30 mins before kick off.

Gary renwick Coach, England

What is the best pre-game warm up routine for U9 boys?

What is the best warm up routine for U9 boys before a game? Thanks Coach Heath

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Pre Season program for 7 sessions and ideas?

Need a Pre Season program for 7 sessions and ideas for Open Age team of good ability?

Colin Pickering Coach, England

Best exercises for my team warm up?

What's the best exercises to warm up for football Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

carole Coach, Scotland

A decent pre-match warm up routine for U12s?

Hi, can anyone suggest an effective warm up routine / drill for an under 12's side before a match?

Steve ODonoghue Coach, England

U12s not training and runing it for the others?

Hi, when I take my under 12's for training, they do a warm up couple of laps of the pitch. Out of a squad of 13, I only get 7/8 doing the warm up properly, while the same 5/6 always ruin it by half running half walking. Any tips?

Steve ODonoghue Coach, England

Warm up exercises for u10s?

Does anyone have any good warm up exercises to do with u10 teams that involve a ball?

Scott Coach, England

Warm up drills before a match U13

Drifferent trypes of warm up drills

Archived User Coach

Pre-match warm up to prevent a slow starts to matches?

My Under 9 team keeps starting games slowly. Normally by half time they are just getting switched on and playing like they can. What's a good pre-match warm up to get them switched on and ready to go right from kick off?

Paul Cope Coach, England

Warm up drill as my team wait to play

As my team wait for their game to start, how would you exercise them Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Alan Zelli Coach, England

Any suggestions on a good warm...

Any suggestion on a good warm up for a game for under 12s

Archived User Coach

Pre-match warm up to prevent a...

My Under 9 team keeps starting games slowly. Normally by half time they are just getting switched on and playing like they can. What's a good pre-match warm up to get them switched on and ready to go right from kick off?

Paul Cope Coach, England

Fun warm-ups for under 12s Foo...

I have always coached players between the age of 17-21 , but now I coach a set of U-12s and it hasn't taken much time to realize that it is altogether a different ball game . I have noticed motive related fun activity during warm-up looks good on paper but I don't see my kids having fun , which is most primary part during warm ups for kids . if anyone could suggest me with a few fun related warm ups it would be of great help .

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