U7 & U8 DEVELOPMENT CHART

  • TECHNICAL

    Objectives: General Technical Skill Development and Comfort on the ball. All Players must be introduced to the basic Coerver Moves.

    Dribbling:

    Change of Direction Moves:
    Inside Cut, Outside Cut, Hook Turn, U-Turn, Pull Back

    Stops & Start Moves:
    Pull-Push, Stop & Go, Fake & Go

    Feints:
    Scissors, Side Step, Step Over

    Running with the Ball: Speed dribbling

    Passing: Short Passing

    Receiving: Inside of Foot

  • TACTICAL

    Objective: Confidence to use skills in a game.

    individual Offensive Tactics:
    Running with the ball, 1v1 Attacking Moves, 2v1 Attacking Options

    Individual Defensive Tactics:
    1v1 Defending, Work Rate

    Small Sided Games:
    2v2, 3v3, 4v4, Emphasis on dribbling, running with the ball, basic passing & support

    Formations:
    Learn how to play within a 4v4 or 7v7 format, Develop a basic understanding of attacking & defending principles

  • FITNESS

    Objective: Improve player’s general level of fitness.

    Endurance:
    1v1 activities, 2v2 activities, 4v4 games

    Coordination:
    Technical work with emphasis on change of direction and change of pace, Balance and agility movements.

  • PSYCHOLOGY

    Objective: Ensure players are trained in a positive environment.

    Training will put Focus on:
    Concentration, Cooperation, Competing , Work Ethic, Sportsmanship