Lakelands Toros Recreation Curriculum: 2006-2004
Principles of Age Appropriate Development
Characteristics:
8-12 year olds have a special ability to learn. Therefore, this is the right age to work on specific soccer techniques and skills. Developing good technique is essential at this age.
1v1 and 2v1 attacking and defending situations are important to develop individual skills as well as passing techniques to develop the necessary team game.
Use SSG to develop basic attacking and defending principles.
Speed, coordination, balance and agility are the main physical aspects to improve at this stage.
2006-2004 Practice Set Up
Warm Up - 15 minutes
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Technical Game - 20 minutes
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Scrimmage - 25 minutes
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60 minutes
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2006-2004 Recreation Schedule
Practice 1 | Warm Up (15 minutes) | Technical Game (20 minutes) | Scrimmage (25 minutes) |
Dribbling |
The Network (w/out a ball)
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Break the Chain |
2 Equal Teams playing official soccer rules.
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Practice 2 | Warm Up (15 minutes) | Technical Game (20 minutes) | Scrimmage (25 minutes) |
Dribbling |
The Network (with the ball)
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Dribble to Score |
2 Equal Teams playing official soccer rules.
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Practice 3 | Warm Up (15 minutes) | Technical Game (20 minutes) | Scrimmage (25 minutes) |
Passing & Receiving |
Freeze Tag (with the ball)
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New Balls |
2 Equal Teams playing official soccer rules.
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Video Tutorial - Freeze Tag
Video Tutorial - New BallsPractice 4 | Warm Up (15 minutes) | Technical Game (20 minutes) | Scrimmage (25 minutes) |
Passing |
Ball Mastery |
End Zone Game |
2 Equal Teams playing official soccer rules.
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Practice 5 | Warm Up (15 minutes) | Technical Game (20 minutes) | Scrimmage (25 minutes) |
Shooting |
Saucers & Lids |
Get out of Here |
2 Equal Teams playing official soccer rules.
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Game Format
- Number of Players: 4v4
- Field Size: 30x20 yards
- Playing Time: 3x15 minute thirds
- Break Time: 2 minutes
- Ball Size: Size 5
Complete Rules of 4v4 Soccer for U14-U16