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Phase 14

Welcome to Phase 14!  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.

 

Phase Guidelines

3-4-3 PRINCIPLE (where applicable)

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.

50%-80% SUCCESS RATE–

Less than 50% decrease the difficulty (speed, complexity, etc.), above %80 increase the difficulty (add defender, increase the speed etc).

PERFECT CONSECUTIVE REPS  

3 out of 5, 5 out of 7, 7 out of 10.  Increase difficulty when above %80.

Chunks

Work on one PERFECT CHUNK per section.  Try the movement in SLOW MO REPLAY.

TRIAL AND ERROR

BE WILLING TO MAKE MISTAKES!! No progress can be made without doing it wrong first!

HARD WORK and REPETITION

These 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!

Download Phase Field Page with all coaching points here.

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Ball Striking

Ball Striking: Straight Dribble Set-up Touch, Laces

Dribble in a straight line with the outside of the foot for two or three touches. Touch the ball 2-3 yards away at a 45-degree angle.  PROSTEP long and quick towards the ball and drive it into the target with the laces.

Coaching Points

  • Dribble in a straight line with your three toes.

  • 45-degree angle touch with your shooting foot.

  • Prostep long and quick

  • Strike with the laces

  • Drive through the ball with a locked ankle

Ball Protection

Ball Protection: Hook Kata

Now we are going to work on our passing and receiving while working on our change of Direction with the hook turn. Play the ball at the wall and receive it with the inside of the right or left foot.  Drive away with the same foot, straight back away from the wall.  Hook the ball with the outside of the foot and return to the starting position. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Coaching Points

  • Play the ball firmly with the inside of the foot 

  • Receive the ball with the working foot

  • Drive away from the wall

  • Act as if you’re going to shoot it as you make the hook turn 

  • Get your plant foot close enough so that you can reach to the back of the ball when you make your turn.

  • A teammate can always replace the wall.

Offensive Recognition

Offensive Recognition: S-Run

This drill is intended to help you get used to your body weight shifting from side to side as you approach the defender, so that at any moment you can push off to the left or the right with the outside of the foot and drive past them.

 

Coaching Points

  • Push the ball straight in front of you with the outside of the foot

  • Run in an S pattern shifting your weight from side to side behind the ball

  • As you approach the defender, drive away the outside of the foot.

Body Position and Receiving

Body Position and Receiving: Chop Turn

A Chop Turn is achieved by turning your back to the defender at a 45-degree angle. Put your hand out to indicate the side of the body that you want the ball on. As you receive the ball from your teammate, cut the ball back across the body to the opposite side and finish the turn.  Your body position is your first fake, the defender will start to cheat the way you are facing.  Make them believe!

Coaching Points

  • Back to Defender

  • Hand out to indicate the side of the body you would like the ball

  • Chop the ball back the opposite way with the inside of the foot

  • Complete the turn

Aerial Receiving

Aerial Receiving: Standing Header

Now we work on heading while standing on our feet. Remember the form that we’ve been working on so far. The power is found by the snap in the back and neck through the ball, not in the legs.

Keep your eyes open and mouth shut.  Keep your elbows up for protection.  Use your hands in front to create a Target.   Alternate placing the left foot or right foot forward.  Drive through the ball with the forehead.

Coaching Points

  • Bend at the waist

  • Alternate foot position

  • Eyes open mouth shut

  • Elbows out

  • Drive the forehead through the ball