Dynamic Stretch Routine.
The Pre-Game warm up begins with a dynamic
stretch routine. All of the exercises are done
whilst moving across the grid and back again, the coach or
the captain sets
the tempo, and rhythm at
all
times. After this phase is done, the players work
individually for 2 minutes on static stretching,
addressing their own personal needs.
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Field Preparation
2 even groups
Area 20 yards x 20 yards
Cones
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Dynamic Stretch Sequence takes 15 Minutes.
1. Warm Up Jog
2. Heel Touches
3. Knee Touches
4. Knee and Heel
Touches
5.
Arms back, front and clap
6.
Thighs, Chest, Head
7. Side Step
Forward
8.
High Kicks
9.
Trunk Twists
10. Carioca
11. Side Jacks
12. Inside Feet
13. Side Swings
14. Thigh, Thigh,
Heel, Heel
15. Back Steps
16. Sky Stretch
This is followed by 2 minutes
individual static stretching. |
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Ball Work and Quick Reaction Sequence.
The entire group now
works in a much tighter area.
All of the
exercises are done whilst moving across the grid and back again, the coach or
the captain sets
the tempo, and rhythm
at
all
times. The tempo begins slowly but is rapidly
accelerated to match pace
as soon as possible. Players should be talking
and encouraging each other to prepare their
minds for the game as well and their bodies.
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Field Preparation
2 even groups
Area 10 yards x 10 yards
Cones
Balls |
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Ball
Work and Quick Reaction Sequence
takes 5 -10 Minutes.
1. Pass and
Follow
2. Pass "One
Touch" Follow
3.
Pass "Two
Touch" Follow
4. "Give and
Go "One Touch"
5.
Double "Give and Go"
6.
Dribble and Take Over
7. Dribble with
Pace
8.
2 Yard Rapid Passing
The pace starts slowly but must be increased to
a "flat out" effort
as quickly as possible.
Look for leadership in your group warm ups. See
what players are motivating others during the
warm up. |
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Game Related
Possession Sequence.
The
final sequence of the
pre-game warm up is a 10 minute possession game
to simulate match play.
In this drill, your starting 10 outfield
players, play 4 v 4 plus 2. Whichever team
of 4 has possession gets the 2 extra player to
make it 6 v 4. Play is restricted
to 20 yards x 20 Yard area.
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Field
Preparation
Starting 10 players ( 4 v 4 + 2)
Area 20 yards x 20 yards
Cones, Balls, Bibs.
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Game
Related Possession Sequence
takes 10 Minutes.
Players should focus on the following key
points:
Quality Passing Technique
Support near the Ball
Support away from the Ball
Distance and Angles
Disguise and Dribbling
Tempo "Game Like"
When to play "one touch"
When to put foot on the ball.
Team Communication.
After 10 minutes, bring all players in and
re-hydrate before game. Your team should be
fully prepared to play at this point! |
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The
Goalkeepers Pre-Game
Warm Up
Let's not forget the
Goalkeeper!
Your Goalkeepers
should be going through their own rigorous
pre-game warm sequence, in harmony with the
field players. Log onto SoccerClinics.com to see
a detailed pre-game warm routine used by the
worlds top goalkeepers.
Step
One: Stretching
Step
Two: Getting a feel for the
ball.
Step
Three: Serve skipping balls.
Step
Four: Progress to two servers.
Step
Five: Two shooters each side.
Step
Six: Crosses and distribution.
Step
Seven: Close range serves.
Step
Eight: High serves edge of box.
Step
Nine: Two shooters edge of box.
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