Taunton Youth Soccer Training Models
Here's a number of references that will help with following our methodology for a more effective and consistent training session.
Training sessions should follow a progressive format that builds upon itself through the day. It will include the following:
- Warm-up for approximately 10-12 minutes
- Exercise/drill 1 for approximately 15-20 minutes
- Exercise/drill 2 for approximately 15-20 minutes
- Final scrimmage for approximately 30-40 minutes
Suitable for ages U6-U8
Time | Description | Video |
Hit the Coach approx. 15-20 min. | Hit the Coach |
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Small Group Activity for dribbling approx. 15-20 min. small sided progression | Dribbling Game |
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Suitable for ages U8 and above
Time | Description | Video |
Move #1approx. 10 min. | Scissor Move |
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Move # 2 approx. 10 min. progression | The Double Scissor |
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Move # 3 approx. 10 min. progression | The Inside Twist Off |
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Move # 4 approx. 10 min. progression | The U-Turn |
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Move # 5 approx. 10 min. progression | The Step Over |
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Suitable for U10 and older
Time | Description | Video |
Warm up approx. 10-12 minutes | 1v1 exercisedefender technique and attacker not trying to beat defender |
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Exercise #1approx. 15-20 min. | 8v4sliding, blocks, positioning |
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Exercise # 2 approx. 15-20 min. small sided progression | 4v4 with 4 goals individual defending, sliding, blocks |
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Final Exercise approx. 30 min - 40 min. | Scrimmage - let the kids play and try to promote the topics worked on in the session. | |
Suitable for U12 and older
Time | Description | Video |
Warm up approx. 10-12 minutes | Patterns of Play |
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Exercise #1approx. 15-20 min. | Wing Play Drill (5v5 with 2GK, 2v2 in center, and 1v1 on each flank) |
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Exercise # 2 approx. 15-20 min. small sided progression | Attacking flank play |
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Final Exercise approx. 30 min - 40 min. | Scrimmage - let the kids play and try to promote the topics worked on in the session. | |
Suitable for U14 and older
Time | Description | Video |
Warm up approx. 10-12 minutes | Through Ball Drill |
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Exercise # 1 approx. 15-20 min. small sided progression | Playing Into Spaces |
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Final Exercise approx. 30 min - 40 min. | Scrimmage - let the kids play and try to promote the topics worked on in the session. | |