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| Here's a really simple way to explain the role of free | | | | players should involve in activities such as shooting, |
| soccer drills in training the players. You don’t | | | | dribbling and hitting the ball against the wall etc. Avoid |
| need to follow any rules. Being the coach you have | | | | using any lines or marks with a view to keep the |
| the freedom to innovate and make your own drills | | | | movement free as far as possible. |
| and games. | | | | Ensure the players are part of some group activities |
| For your own specific requirements the existing | | | | during soccer coaching upon completion of the |
| soccer exercises can be altered. For starters I have | | | | individual activities. The drills like passing and receiving |
| shared my experiences for forming a creative soccer | | | | the balls are lot of fun. The kids should be grouped |
| training program. | | | | into teams and should ask to play soccer without any |
| Be open to new ideas. It is natural that all your plans | | | | goal keeper. Don’t set boundaries for this |
| may not work out as desired. The kids will fall sick or | | | | game and allow the players to hit the goals. |
| may not turn up if it rains. All these are possible | | | | Also, teach them to first attack and then defend. |
| obstructers so make enough arrangements to cover | | | | This will give them a free hand in developing their |
| them. | | | | own unique style. |
| It works well to have several soccer practice games | | | | During group activities the players should be grouped |
| ready. Delete an item if there is any delay skip the | | | | together as a team. Generally the kids will require |
| item and proceed to the next item. You can learn | | | | some time to adjust to the concept of team play |
| what works with the kids by going along with them. | | | | while shifting from individual to group activities. The |
| It’s mandatory for every kid to warm up | | | | coach should just guide the players and no more than |
| before any practice session. The kids should use both | | | | that. |
| regular soccer drills for warming up and also the | | | | Make them realize the concept of interdependence |
| soccer ball. The kids should practice kicking the ball | | | | to win matches. The greatest gain is the players learn |
| around between their feet’s and kick the ball | | | | to play in a limited area without doing much with the |
| around. | | | | ball and also to learn to work as a team. |
| For warm up activity there are plenty of free soccer | | | | Handling soccer exercise in this way is the easiest. |
| drills available which are fun too. | | | | Mix and match various free soccer drills that you |
| It is important that every player has a soccer ball | | | | think is the best way to teach the kids to learn. |
| each. Plan for several activities which are individualistic | | | | |