THE PLACE TO GO FOR SOCCER
Trevon Branch
A Co-Ed Soccer camp
Indoor & Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
**SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SKILLS
GAMES & ACTIVITIES **
GAMES & ACTIVITIES **
Activity (warm-up) Number Box
Dribbling in the square with numbered commands
1. Stop the ball with foot
2. Stop the ball with knee
3. Stop the ball with head
4. Do a pull turn
Progression:
5. Do chop inside/outside of foot
6. Step over turn
Dribbling in the square with numbered commands
1. Stop the ball with foot
2. Stop the ball with knee
3. Stop the ball with head
4. Do a pull turn
Progression:
5. Do chop inside/outside of foot
6. Step over turn
Activity Foot Skill Drill, Juggling
While standing with the ball at their feet, the player
touches the ball with inside of the foot then the outside
of the foot, then the top of the foot (shoelaces) then
does a pull turn all with the same foot. Then repeat
with the other foot.
While standing with the ball at their feet, the player
touches the ball with inside of the foot then the outside
of the foot, then the top of the foot (shoelaces) then
does a pull turn all with the same foot. Then repeat
with the other foot.
Activity Pass and Turn
10x20 yard grid- 4players, 90 second intervals
2 players in the middle, 2 players on each end line
with a ball. X's check to S and receives a pass, traps,
then passes back to S. Then X makes a run to other S
and receives a pass, traps, then passes back .
Progressions: Right foot trap/left foot trap, right foot
pass/left foot pass.
10x20 yard grid- 4players, 90 second intervals
2 players in the middle, 2 players on each end line
with a ball. X's check to S and receives a pass, traps,
then passes back to S. Then X makes a run to other S
and receives a pass, traps, then passes back .
Progressions: Right foot trap/left foot trap, right foot
pass/left foot pass.
Activity Pass and Defend
10x20 yard grid, 4 players, 90 second intervals
• 1 Player on each end line, each with a ball
• 2 players in the middle; 1 offensive and 1
defensive player
• X works to receive a pass from S and pass back to S
• O works to defend X from receiving a pass
• Go all out for 90 seconds, Then switch players in the middle
10x20 yard grid, 4 players, 90 second intervals
• 1 Player on each end line, each with a ball
• 2 players in the middle; 1 offensive and 1
defensive player
• X works to receive a pass from S and pass back to S
• O works to defend X from receiving a pass
• Go all out for 90 seconds, Then switch players in the middle
Activity (the game) Outta There
In a 25 x 15 yard grid with a goal at each end, play
Ivl. The coach stands on the touchline with a supply
of ball and a small line of players on each side. The
coach plays a ball in and the first person from each line
plays Ivl. If a player scores they stay on and the other
person leaves. A ball is immediately played back into
the game. If the ball goes out of bounds both players
are "outta there." This should be a very fast paced game.
In a 25 x 15 yard grid with a goal at each end, play
Ivl. The coach stands on the touchline with a supply
of ball and a small line of players on each side. The
coach plays a ball in and the first person from each line
plays Ivl. If a player scores they stay on and the other
person leaves. A ball is immediately played back into
the game. If the ball goes out of bounds both players
are "outta there." This should be a very fast paced game.
Progressions: Start with I v l and progress to 2 v 2.
• “Switch!” – players swap roles.
Continue until all players have had a
turn as both attacker and defender.1. Players in the groups ready to send a player must communicate so that player being sent knows.
2. Player going for cross must sprint and then set up cross with a last diagonal touch so that player faces
target area just before crossing.
3. Players waiting for cross must always move (not stand and wait) to lose defender. Once they see cross coming
they time their runs for a direct shot or header (delay runs if necessary so that the cross doesn't go into
their backs. They need to react to the crossed ball, not anticipate it.
4. If direct shot/header is not possible, then receive ball and quickly set up team mate for a shot.
5. Once attack is complete, everyone resets very quickly to start cross from other side.
6. Players in groups not involved in cross play a regular 3v1. If defender gains possession, they give ball
back to attackers.
7. Remind players that target areas for crosses are top of 5m box parallel to goal posts and penalty spot
• “Switch!” – players swap roles.
Continue until all players have had a
turn as both attacker and defender.1. Players in the groups ready to send a player must communicate so that player being sent knows.
2. Player going for cross must sprint and then set up cross with a last diagonal touch so that player faces
target area just before crossing.
3. Players waiting for cross must always move (not stand and wait) to lose defender. Once they see cross coming
they time their runs for a direct shot or header (delay runs if necessary so that the cross doesn't go into
their backs. They need to react to the crossed ball, not anticipate it.
4. If direct shot/header is not possible, then receive ball and quickly set up team mate for a shot.
5. Once attack is complete, everyone resets very quickly to start cross from other side.
6. Players in groups not involved in cross play a regular 3v1. If defender gains possession, they give ball
back to attackers.
7. Remind players that target areas for crosses are top of 5m box parallel to goal posts and penalty spot
DRILLS
Spread six players around the cone as illustrated.
Put two players in the middle acting as defenders.
The two players each hold a bib.
One player stays in the middle as a supporting
team mate.
Three balls are in play at all times.
The players must dribble into the area and get out
the other side without being tackled.
The players must look up and see if they have a
free passage to dribble out.
If they face a 1v1 they must use a skill to go past
the defender or pass to the supporting team mate
so that they can dribble out.
They can also play a one-two with the supporting
team mate and get out themselves.
If the player is tackled then they take the bib and
become the new defender.
If the player makes a bad pass then they also
become the defender.
If an outside receiving player is not concentrating
and looking for a pass then they become the
new defender.
The practice is repeated for a set period of time –
usually 2–3 minutes.
The golden rule of this practice is that only the
player passing out goes out.
Spread six players around the cone as illustrated.
Put two players in the middle acting as defenders.
The two players each hold a bib.
One player stays in the middle as a supporting
team mate.
Three balls are in play at all times.
The players must dribble into the area and get out
the other side without being tackled.
The players must look up and see if they have a
free passage to dribble out.
If they face a 1v1 they must use a skill to go past
the defender or pass to the supporting team mate
so that they can dribble out.
They can also play a one-two with the supporting
team mate and get out themselves.
If the player is tackled then they take the bib and
become the new defender.
If the player makes a bad pass then they also
become the defender.
If an outside receiving player is not concentrating
and looking for a pass then they become the
new defender.
The practice is repeated for a set period of time –
usually 2–3 minutes.
The golden rule of this practice is that only the
player passing out goes out.
