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Phase 17

Welcome to Phase 17! 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

Use any turn to go towards the inside of the field. Bend the ball with the inside of the foot to the far post. This makes the Keeper’s dive to the ball as far away from him as possible allowing the ball to curve around his outstretched hand and then into the corner

Any turn to the inside
Plant foot aimed just outside the post
Inside of the foot using the big toe knuckle
Bend the ball around the keeper to the far post

Ball Protection

As we do the Cruyff Kata we need to make sure that we make a big shot fake and then with plant foot in front of the ball. This allows plenty of room behind the leg for the touch with the inside of the foot. Square up in the middle, remembering to use the opposite foot to pass and receive, and repeat on the other side.

Big fake
Plant foot in front of the ball
One touch behind the leg
Accelerate away with the outside of the opposite foot

Offensive Recognition

Approach the Uncommitted Defender at half speed dribbling with the inside of the foot. Tap the ball to the inside with the inside of the foot and then immediately to the outside. Try to do this without putting the foot down in between the touches. Use the outside of the foot and drive past the defender.

Use the inside and outside of the same foot
Do not put the foot down between the touches
Explode away with the outside of the foot

Body Position and Receiving

For this turn we’re going to pull the ball between the defender and ourselves showing the ball to the defender for a moment before quickly moving out to the opposite side. Set up at a 45-degree angle. Receive the ball with the inside of the foot (or the sole) and turn towards the defender, pulling the ball back and to the side before accelerating away with the outside of the foot.

45-degree angle
Use the inside or sole of the foot
Pull ball between Defender
Accelerate away with the outside of the foot

Aerial Receiving

The same rules apply here as to a standing header. Keep your eyes open, mouth shut, and elbows up. Now we use our legs to propel ourselves into the air to reach the ball at its highest point. Find your power from arching your back and snapping the upper body and neck through the ball.

Eyes open, mouth shut, elbows up
Time Jump to highest point
Arch back and snap forward at the waist
Attack ball with the forehead