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Phase 8

Welcome to Phase 8! 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 or the Foundation Combos Below. Get started now!

Download Phase Field Page with all coaching points here.

DOWNLOAD PHASE 8 FIELD PAGE

Recommended Footwork

Ball Striking

We’re working again on keeping the ankle lock as we do a laces strike. However, now we’re going to come at a 45-degree angle to the target and bring the back muscles and the hip muscles in to play. Remember to keep the ankle locked all the way through the swing and the follow-through. Drop the ball alongside the plant foot approaching the target at a 45-degree angle, remembering to twist the plant foot to point at the target. Snap through the ball.

45-degree angle
Drop ball alongside plant foot
Quick PROSTEP
Strike the ball with the top of the shoe laces
Hold locked ankle all the way through the follow through

Ball Protection

The Bob is a change of direction move done with the sole of the foot. Drive in one direction with the outside of the foot and fake as if to kick the ball. Stop the ball of the sole of the foot allowing the ball to turn underneath your body and then take it away with the outside of the opposite foot.

Drive with the outside of the foot
Fake shot
Stop the ball with the sole of the foot
Step past the ball
Accelerate away with the outside of the opposite foot.

Offensive Recognition

The Maradona is best used with a committed Defender at a 45-degree angle. Stop the ball with the dribbling foot. Step between the defender and the ball with the same foot. Pull the ball back to complete the turn with the sole of the opposite foot.

CLUE: Committed Defender running at a 45-degree angle
Stop the ball with the dribbling foot
Step between defender
Pull ball through with the sole of the opposite foot

Body Position and Receiving

Drift run 90 degrees to the defender. Receive the ball with the far foot. Immediately switch the ball to the outside of the opposite foot. Play it back to the passer with the inside of the opposite foot.

Drift run
Far foot
Switch to outside opposite foot
Return to passer

Aerial Receiving

The chest pass is a rare past that doesn’t happen very often but when it does it is very impressive. We’re going to use it as a training tool and precursor to the chest trap. This will help us train the body to get in line with the flight of the ball and hit it with pace from which we can always back off to cushion trap. Bend the knees and with arched back get in the line with the flight of the ball. Make sure to keep your elbows out and hands up to protect yourself and hold off defenders. As the ball arrives, expand your chest drive your elbows back and return the ball to the passer.

Knees bent back arched
Elbows out hands up
Expand chest to strike ball
Drive elbows back