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Phase 13

Welcome to Phase 13! A few guidelines for how I would like the kids to train to insure as close to an optimum learning curve as possible.

This program is designed in 2 week blocks to make sure the concepts begin to be habit forming.

For maximum results the player should work through the drills a minimum of 3x per week. Preferably on the days that they do not have practice or a game.

REMEMBER, it is always better to work a few minutes a day vs one long session a week.

Work each Phase where applicable using the 3-4-3 principle. 3 minutes Strong foot/side, 3 minutes Weak foot, 3 minutes The 10% or players choice. If short on time keep the ratio 1-2-1.

Strive for 50%-80% success rate, less than 50% decrease the difficulty (speed, complexity, etc.), above 80% increase the difficulty (add defender, increase the speed etc).

Work in PERFECT CONSECUTIVE REPS. 3 out of 5, 5 out of 7, 7 out of 10. Increase difficulty when above 80%.

IF STRUGGLING, break the actions into CHUNKS. Work on one PERFECT CHUNK per section. Try the movement in SLOW MO REPLAY.

BE WILLING TO MAKE MISTAKES!! No progress can be achieved without TRIAL AND ERROR

Remember that HARD WORK and REPETITION are the most valuable tools in a players arsenal!! Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo all are famous for their work ethics.

Always end with a GAME and a HIGH NOTE!

Start every session with Foundation Five Warmup. Get started now!

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Ball Striking

Now we progress to striking a moving ball with the laces. Push the ball out at a 45-degree angle with the outside of the shooting foot. Take a long quick Prostep, twisting the plant foot to point at the Target. Strike the ball with a locked ankle through the center of the ball. Follow through at the Target, holding the locked ankle until the follow-through is complete.

Using the outside of the foot push the ball out at a 45-degree angle to Target.
Prostep long and quick
Twist plant foot to Target
Keep a Locked ankle
Strike through the center of the ball
Hold locked ankle until follow through is complete

Ball Protection

The Cruyff allows a player to quickly change direction with one touch and accelerate away by committing the defender to the fake. Pretend as if to shoot or strike the ball in the direction that you are dribbling. Take a PROSTEP, planting the foot between the ball and the defender. Cut the ball behind the plant foot with the inside of the foot in one touch. Accelerate away with the outside of the opposite foot.

Fake as if to strike or shoot
PROSTEP in front of the ball
Cut the ball behind the leg with one touch with the inside of the foot
Accelerate away with the outside of the opposite foot

Offensive Recognition

A Committed Defender is running alongside the attacker or chasing him down from behind. Pretend as if to kick the ball forward and strike the ball behind the leg with the inside of the foot accelerating away behind the defender.

Look for the hips being even with or in front of the attacker’s hips.
Fake strike
Cut with the Inside of the foot behind the leg
Accelerate away with the outside of the opposite foot

Body Position and Receiving

The wall pass is the simplest play for two teammates to beat a defender. Play the ball to the teammate who is even with the defender. Make your run behind the defender to receive the ball on the opposite side. Ball should be played with the inside of the foot and returned with the inside of the foot by the teammate.

Play the pass and attack the space by running behind the defender.
Receive the return pass with the inside of the foot
Accelerate away

Aerial Receiving

The diving header is one of the most spectacular ways to attack the ball. Fortunately, it only requires timing and bravery. Start in a squatting position, eyes on the ball. This time we will use our legs for power, driving our body through the ball. Keep the eyes open and mouth shut. Strike the ball with the hairline.

Eyes open mouth shut
Drive with the legs towards the ball, arms extended
Strike the ball with the forehead and catch yourself with your hands