FIRST PRACTICE SESSION(THEME: Introduce… 9-Step Practice Routine)
Before Practice: -Arrive early with another adult and Inspect the field (Safety)
-Get to know players by name and socialize
-Encourage players to get to know each other and socialize
-Teach them to play a FUN game J
Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE :
-Have an ‘official’ beginning (Teach them a team cheer)
-Cover practice session rules (Concentration and Discipline)
-Tell them what they will learn (Theme – Explanation)
-Show them what they will learn (Theme – Demonstration)
Step 2. WARM UP
-Each player with a ball and two cones
-Teach them the ‘Figure 8 Stretch Routine’
Step. 3. 1 1 Players Learn Using Stoppages
Cooperative time – Let them know there will be stoppages.
-teach them how to play the 1 1 and 1 vs. 1 games
- Show & Tell them …What the field must look like.
-How to make a ‘goal at least 3 yd. wide
-How to step off the distance between goals – at least 10 yd. apart
-How to step off the distance between adjacent goals - at least 5 yd. apart
- Show and Tell them… How to play the 1 vs. 1 game.
-‘How to’ start the game -- The Serve
-‘How to’ attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker
-‘How to’ defend one’s own goal – 1st Defender
-‘How to’ continue playing after a goal is scored (no stoppages)
-‘How the game is stopped – The Signal
-‘How to’ report the score – Active or Inactive Rest
-‘How to’ rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent
Step 4. 1 vs. 1 Coach is Verbally Silent
Competitive Game – LET THEM KNOW THERE WILL BE NO STOPPAGES
-Players attempting to score against each other.
Step 5. Half-time Break
-Teach them what will take place: Rest, Water, Review of the first half of practice
-Teach them what to expect in Second Half of Practice: Small Sided Games and Scrimmage
Step 6. Small Sided Games Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 7. Scrimmage Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 8. COOL DOWN Stretch and give Individual Compliments
Step 9. END PRACTICE Compliment the Team and Review what was learned.
- Assign them homework -- Play 1vs.1 at home
After Practice:
-Make sure all the players have a ride home.
-Leave the field cleaner than it was when you arrived.
-Be the last person to leave the facility.
SECOND PRACTICE SESSION (THEME: Teaching …9-Step Practice Routine)
Before Practice: -Arrive early with another adult and Inspect the field (Safety)
-Greet each player by name and socialize
-Encourage players to get to know each other and socialize
-Get them started playing the FUN game J
Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE :
-Officially begin the practice with the team cheer
-Remind them of the practice session rules (Concentration and Discipline)
-Tell them what they will learn (Theme – Explanation)
-Show them what they will learn (Theme – Demonstration)
Step 2. WARM UP
-Each player with a ball and two cones
-Teach them the ‘Figure 8 Stretch Routine’
Step. 3. 1 1 Players Learn Using Stoppages
Cooperative time – Let them know there will be stoppages.
-teach them how to play the 1 1 and 1 vs. 1 games
- Show & Tell them …What the field must look like.
-Remind/Help them make their own ‘goal –at least 3 yd.
-Remind/Help them step off the distance between goals –at least 10 yd.
-Remind/Help them step off the distance between adjacent goals - at least 5 yd.
- Show and Tell them… How to play the 1 vs. 1 game.
-Remind/Help them to start the game -- The Serve
-Remind/Help them to attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker
-Remind/Help them to defend one’s own goal – 1st Defender
-Remind/Help them to continue playing after a goal is scored (no stoppages)
-Remind them how the game is stopped – The Signal
-Remind/Help them how to report the score – Active or Inactive Rest
-Remind/Help them to rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent
Step 4. 1 vs. 1 Coach is Verbally Silent
Competitive Game – REMIND THEM THAT THERE WILL BE NO STOPPAGES
-Players attempting to score against each other.
Step 5. Half-time Break
-Remind them what will take place: Rest, Water, Review of the first half of practice
-Teach them what to expect in Second Half of Practice: Small Sided Games and Scrimmage
Step 6. Small Sided Games – Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 7. Scrimmage – Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 8. COOL DOWN - Stretch and give Individual Compliments
Step 9. END PRACTICE – Compliment the Team and Review what was learned.
- Assign Homework -- Play 1vs.1 at home
After Practice:
-Make sure all the players have a ride home.
-Leave the field cleaner than it was when you arrived.
-Be the last person to leave the facility.
Consistent, sequential exposure to this practice session routine will produce real results.
THIRD PRACTICE SESSION (THEME: Examine …The 9-Step Practice Routine)
Before Practice: -Arrive early with another adult and Inspect the field (Safety)
-Greet each player by name and socialize
-Encourage players to get to know each other and socialize
-Get them started playing the FUN game J
Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE:
-Officially begin the practice with the team cheer
-Remind them of the practice session rules (Concentration and Discipline)
-Tell them what they will learn (Theme – Explanation)
-Show them what they will learn (Theme – Demonstration)
Step 2. WARM UP
-Each player with a ball and two cones
-Observe them during the ‘Figure 8 Stretch Routine’
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
Step. 3. 1 1 Players Learn Using Stoppages
Cooperative time – Let them know there will be stoppages.
-remind them how to play the 1 1 and 1 vs. 1 games
- Remind them …What the field must look like.
-Let them make their own ‘goal –at least 3 yd.
-Let them step off the distance between goals –at least 10 yd.
-Let them step off the distance between adjacent goals - at least 5 yd.
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
- Remind them… How to play the 1 vs. 1 game.
-Let them start the game -- The Serve
-Let them attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker
-Let them defend one’s own goal – 1st Defender
-Let them continue playing after a goal is scored (no stoppages)
-Remind them how the game is stopped – The Signal
-Let them report the score – Active or Inactive Rest
-Let them rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
Step 4. 1 vs. 1 Coach is Verbally Silent
Competitive Game – REMIND THEM THAT THERE WILL BE NO STOPPAGES
-Let them attempt to score against each other.
OBSERVE & TAKE NOTES ON THOSE WHO WILL NEED HELP AT THE NEXT PRACTICE!!!
Step 5. Half-time Break
-Remind them what will take place: Rest, Water, Review of the first half of practice
-Teach them what to expect in Second Half of Practice: Small Sided Games and Scrimmage
Step 6. Small Sided Games – Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 7. Scrimmage – Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 8. COOL DOWN - Stretch and give Individual Compliments
Step 9. END PRACTICE – Compliment the Team and Review what was learned.
- Assign Homework -- Play 1vs.1 at home
After Practice:
-Make sure all the players have a ride home.
-Leave the field cleaner than it was when you arrived.
-Be the last person to leave the facility.
Consistent, sequential exposure to this practice session routine will produce real results.
FOURTH PRACTICE SESSION (THEME: Direct …The 9-Step Practice Routine)
Before Practice: -Arrive early with another adult and Inspect the field (Safety)
-Greet each player by name and socialize
-Encourage players to get to know each other and socialize
-Encourage them start playing the FUN game J
Step 1. BEGIN THE PRACTICE :
-Officially begin the practice with the team cheer
-Remind them of the practice session rules (Concentration and Discipline)
-Tell them what they will learn (Theme – Explanation)
-Show them what they will learn (Theme – Demonstration)
Step 2. WARM UP
-Each player with a ball and two cones
-Observe them during the ‘Figure 8 Stretch Routine’
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
Step. 3. 1 1 Players Learn Using Stoppages
Cooperative time – Let them know there will be stoppages.
-Tell them to begin the 1 1 game
-Observe them making their own ‘goal –at least 3 yd.
-Observe them stepping off the distance between goals –at least 10 yd.
-Observe them stepping off the distance between adjacent goals - at least 5 yd.
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
- Ask them to play the 1 vs. 1 game.
-Observe them start the game -- The Serve
-Observe them attack the opponent’s goal – 1st Attacker
-Observe them defend one’s own goal – 1st Defender
-Observe them continue playing after a goal is scored (no stoppages)
-Observe them stopping play – The Signal
-Listen to them report the score – Active or Inactive Rest
-Observe them rotate – Getting ready to face the next opponent
OBSERVE & PATIENTLY HELP (ONLY) THOSE WHO NEED HELP!!!
Step 4. 1 vs. 1 Coach is Verbally Silent
Competitive Game – REMIND THEM THAT THERE WILL BE NO STOPPAGES
-Let them attempt to score against each other.
OBSERVE & TAKE NOTES ON THOSE WHO WILL NEED HELP AT THE NEXT PRACTICE!!!
Step 5. Half-time Break
-Remind them what will take place: Rest, Water, Review of the first half of practice
-Teach them what to expect in Second Half of Practice: Small Sided Games and Scrimmage
Step 6. Small Sided Games Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 7. Scrimmage Cooperative and Competitive
Cooperative - Give instructions while they are playing.
Competitive – Be verbally silent and take notes.
Step 8. COOL DOWN Stretch and give Individual Compliments
Step 9. END PRACTICE Compliment the Team and Review what was learned.
- Assign Homework -- Play 1vs.1 at home
After Practice:
-Make sure all the players have a ride home.
-Leave the field cleaner than it was when you arrived.
-Be the last person to leave the facility.
Consistent, Sequential Exposure…
to this 9-Step Practice Routine will produce real results!!!