How

Some key points when conducting a practice:
NO LINES
- Try to avoid lines. A player in line learns nothing. If an excersize has lines try to have it running on two placeds on the field to get lines shorter.
NO LAPS
- Yes your jr. high football coach was like mine and made us run laps. Give the players excercises or drill where they are running AND playing soccer.
NO LECTURES
- Give guidance, but let the game be the teacher. Give kids the oportunity to make decisions and find solutions. When you make comments make them short and sweet.
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Written Plans

Great Ideas for U4, U6, U8, U10 and U12

Remember, often the same lesson can be taught to a U4 teams or the US National team. It just depends on the complexity level added by the coach.