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The First --- Practice Session |
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The Theme: Introducing the FUNdamental ‘9-Step Practice Session Routine” |
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Before Practice: Arrive early and check the field |
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Socialize and learn the player’s names |
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Play a FUN game ‘Sharks & Minnows |
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Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE: |
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-Official beginning (Team cheer) |
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-Cover practice session sequence and rules |
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-Tell them what they will learn (Ex: Technique or Tactic) |
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Step 2. WARM UP: Teach them the Figure 8 Stretch Routine |
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Step 3. 1 1: Cooperative time |
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Show and Tell them how: |
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-The field must look |
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-To make a small ‘goal’ |
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-To step off the distance between goals – 10 steps or yards |
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-To step off the distance between adjacent goals |
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-To play the 1 vs. 1 game |
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-To start the game – ‘the Serve’ |
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-To Attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker |
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-To Defend one’s own goal – 1st Defender |
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-To stop the game – The Signal |
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-To report the score – Inactive and Active Rest |
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-To rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent |
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Step 4. 1 vs. 1:Competitive time |
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-Show and Tell them that the coach will observe and take notes…-While they will attempt to score goals without interference |
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Step 5. HALF TIME ROUTINE: Prepare for second half of practice |
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Step 6. SMALL SIDED GAMES: Cooperative and Competitive |
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Cooperative – Give instructions while they are playing |
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Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes. |
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Step 7. SCRIMMAGE: Cooperative and Competitive |
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Cooperative – Give instructions while they are playing |
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Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes. |
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Step 8. COOL DOWN: Stretch and compliment individuals |
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Step 9. END PRACTICE: |
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Review, compliment team and assign homework (play 1vs.1 game) |
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The 2nd --- Practice Session |
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The Theme: TEACHING the FUNdamental ‘9- Step Practice Session Routine” |
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Before Practice: Arrive early and check the field |
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Socialize and learn the player’s names |
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Play a FUN game ‘Simon Says’ |
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Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE: |
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-Cover practice session sequence and rules |
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-Tell them what they will learn (Ex: Technique or Tactic) |
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Step 2. WARM UP: Teach them the Figure 8 Stretch Routine |
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Step 3. 1 1: Cooperative time |
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Help them prepare the field by: |
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-Constructing their small ‘goals’ |
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-To step off the distance between goals – 10 steps or yards |
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-To step off the distance between adjacent goals |
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Step 4. 1 vs. 1:Competitive time |
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-Let them play the 1 vs. 1 game by: |
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-Starting the game – ‘the Serve’ |
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-Attacking the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker |
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-Defending one’s own goal – 1st Defender |
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-Stopping the game – The Signal |
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- Reporting the score – Inactive and Active Rest |
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-Rotating – Getting ready to face the next opponent |
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- Consistent, sequential exposure to the 1vs.1 game will produce great results. |
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Step 5. HALF TIME ROUTINE: Prepare for second half of practice |
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Step 6. SMALL SIDED GAMES: |
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Cooperative games – Observe & Patiently help (only) those who need help. |
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Competitive games – Observe & Take Notes |
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Step 7. SCRIMMAGE: |
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Cooperative games – Observe & Patiently help (only) those who need help. |
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Competitive games – Observe & Take Notes |
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Step 8. COOL DOWN: Stretch and compliment individuals |
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Step 9. END PRACTICE: |
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Review, compliment team and assign homework (play 1vs.1 game) |
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Consistent, Sequential Exposure to this ‘9- Step Practice Routine’ will Produce Real Results. |
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The 3rd --- Practice Session |
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Before Practice: Arrive early and check the field |
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Socialize and learn the player’s names |
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Play a FUN game – Players choice Sharks & Minnows or Simon Says |
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The Theme: DIRECTING the ‘FUNdamental 9-Step Practice Session Routine” |
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Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE: |
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-Cover practice session sequence and rules |
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-Tell them what they will learn (Ex: Technique or Tactic) |
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Step 2. WARM UP: Teach them the Figure 8 Stretch Routine |
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Step 3. 1 1: Cooperative time |
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LET THEM prepare the field by: |
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-Constructing their small ‘goals’ |
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-Stepping off the distance between goals – 10 steps or yards |
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-Stepping off the distance between adjacent goals |
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Step 4. 1 vs. 1:Competitive time |
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-Let them play the 1 vs. 1 game by: |
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-Watching them Start the game – ‘the Serve’ |
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-Watching them Attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker |
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-Watching them Defend their own goal – 1st Defender |
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-Watching them Stop the game – The Signal |
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-Listening to them Report the score – Inactive and Active Rest |
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-Watching them Rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent |
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-Observe & Patiently Help (Only) Those Who Need Help!!! |
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-Consistent, sequential exposure to the 1vs.1 game will produce great results. |
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Step 5. HALF TIME ROUTINE: Prepare for second half of practice |
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Step 6. SMALL SIDED GAMES: |
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Cooperative games – Observe & Patiently help (only) those who need help. |
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Competitive games – Observe & Take Notes |
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Step 7. SCRIMMAGE: |
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Cooperative games – Observe & Patiently help (only) those who need help. |
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Competitive games – Observe & Take Notes |
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Step 8. COOL DOWN: Stretch and compliment individuals |
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Step 9. END PRACTICE: |
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Review, compliment team and assign homework (play 1vs.1 game) |
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Consistent, Sequential Exposure to this ‘9- Step Practice Routine’ will Produce Real Results. |