Name: Playbook - Nonstop Progress - Weekly Training (Week 4/29)
Uploaded: 2024-05-07T00:51:59.118Z
Duration: 60 min
Description: Weekly Training (Week 4/29)

Simply pass the ball back and forth between your feet for the given amount of time.

Inside of Foot Touches

Rake the ball across to the other foot by rolling the bottom of your foot over the top of the ball. Then stop the ball with the other foot and repeat. Repeat this pattern for the given amount of time.

Rake Across to Stop

Constantly roll the ball across from one foot to the other with the bottom of your feet. Repeat for the given amount of time.

Sole Rolls

Using the opposite side foot, pull the ball in a “V” pattern by pulling it back and across. Repeat this pattern for the given amount of time on each side.

V-Pull’s

Quickly pass the ball across to the other foot and stop the ball to a dead stop and then quickly pass the ball back to the other foot. This is done all in one motion - see video demo. Repeat for the given amount of time.

Croqueta’s

Ball Mastery Warm Up

Start by setting up 4 cones, 5 yards apart, creating a box. Start on one of the cones at the base of the square. Sprint to the cone in front of you, side shuffle across to the next cone, back peddle to the next cone, side shuffle to the next cone, and then sprint through the next cone to finish the drill. Repeat for given amount of reps. Rest for 30 seconds between reps.

Objective: Enhance agility and multi-directional movement.

Technique: Move around a square of cones using sprints, side shuffles, and backpedaling.

Coaching Points:
o Execute clean and quick footwork during transitions.
o Maintain awareness of your surroundings, especially when backpedaling.
o Keep a low center of gravity for stability and speed.

Boxed Agility

Create a 2x2 yard box (depending how good you are), and freestyle dribble while staying inside the box.

Objective: Develop close ball control and creative dribbling in tight spaces.

Technique: Dribble freely within a small box, using all surfaces of the foot.

Coaching Points:
o Utilize various parts of the foot for diverse ball manipulation.
o Imagine evading two defenders to enhance creativity.
o Maintain control within the confined space.

Boxed Freestyle Dribbling

Set up 2 cones in the middle of the field, at the top of the 18 yard box. Dribble in a figure 8 around the cones and then finish with striking the ball on goal.

Objective: Combine dribbling agility with accurate shooting.

Technique: Dribble in a figure-8 around two cones, then take a shot on goal.

Coaching Points:
o Use inside and outside of the foot for agile dribbling.
o Prepare for the shot with a well-placed touch after the last turn.
o Strike with accuracy, focusing on the goal's corners.

Figure 8 to Finish

Create a triangle with 3 cones at the top of the box. The cone at the top of the triangle should be closest to the goal. Start on the cone closest to the goal, dribble around the triangle, and finish into the goal once you get back to the starting cone. Repeat for given amount of reps on each foot.

Objective: Enhance ball control and finishing skills in a confined space.

Technique: Dribble around a triangle of cones and finish into the goal.

Coaching Points:
o Keep the ball close while navigating around cones.
o Beat imaginary defenders with controlled dribbling.
o Execute a strong and precise finish.

Triangle Finishing

Create a 4x4 yard box. Start by simply juggling, then kick the ball up above your head and control it out of the air with a good first touch. Keep the ball in the air and continue to juggle, and repeat this for the given amount of reps and sets.

Objective: Improve control of high balls and aerial first touch.

Technique: Juggle and control high balls within a box, using alternate feet.

Coaching Points:
o Utilize all surfaces of the foot for control.
o Focus on body positioning for optimal control.
o Aim for controlled touches to stay within the box.

Boxed High Juggling

Start on the end line and sprint for 40 yards.

Objective: Build sprint endurance and explosive speed.

Technique: Sprint a long distance while maintaining top speed.

Coaching Points:
o Start with explosive acceleration.
o Use arm movements to enhance speed.
o Aim to maintain maximum speed throughout the sprint.

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