Training Info

Training Calendar

Speed of play

This session is geared to increase the speed of play at different phases of the game. Players must be prepared to make the correct decisions, with the correct execution at the correct time.  It’s imperative that players apply mental speed, speed of reaction as well as speed of action.

All to many times, players stop the ball to look for the best passing option. By doing so, players decrease the rhythm of the game and allow opposing team to set up.  Players must be ready to play fast at all times.

Warm-up (15 min)

3 players 1 ball

3 touches, 2 touches, 1 touch.  Moving ball in a small space coach will blow whistle 1,2,3 times. Players must listen for the whistle and execute their touches according to how many whistles they heard.

Fundamental Stage:

Groups of 4.  1,2,3 touches with mobility in different directions. Penetration will be the objective.  repetition, repetition,

Game related stage:

4v4  plus 2 neutral players. Neutral players will make the difference by mobilizing at the correct space, time and speed.  Attack one goal. use one feeder up top.

Game condition:

8v8 players must translate previous stages into game.

Coaching points:

• Decision making
• mobility
• correct execution
• angle of passes
• vision
• change point of attack