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Keeper Toss and Save

by Coach James

 

The Keeper Toss and Save is a practice game and warm-up that will help goal keepers improve their recovery speed after saving a shot.

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Head / Hands Game

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Head / Hands is a game that the kids love that trains heading and awareness.  Continue Reading

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Red Light – Green Light

by Coach James

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Red Light – Green Light is a great game to help younger players practice dribbling while having fun at the same time. It also encourages players to keep the ball close to them and under control while dribbling. Continue Reading

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Transition Game Practice

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This practice game helps teams train their attacking, defending, heading, passing, and transition skills. Continue Reading

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Goal Keeper Scramble

by Coach James

Goal Keeper Scramble is a fun game that helps goal keepers conditioning and helps them train their reaction to balls, aggressiveness, covering of balls. Continue Reading

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Fish In A Barrel

by Coach James


Fish in a Barrel is a practice game that helps players improve their passing and kicking skills. Continue Reading

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Myth: Drills Are Boring, Practice Games Are Fun

by Coach James

I found this tidbit on a very short lived soccer blog, and I wanted to preserve it.

Basically he is making the argument that it’s not true that practices should utilize games not drills. Continue Reading

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Follow Your Shot

by Coach James

Follow Your Shot

The Follow Your Shot game is a fun shooting game that also helps players remember to follow their shots to capitalize on rebounds. Continue Reading

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3v3v3 (or 4v4v4)

by Coach James

3v3v3 (or 4v4v4)
3v3v3 is a small-sided game, that forces players to think about both attacking and defending at the same time. Continue Reading

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How Can I Practice My Defensive Skills?

by Coach James

I play defender, and I have tryouts next week. Can you give me some drills/tips for my position that I can do without a lot of help or equipment?

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