Dynamic Warm Up Videos

U7 will only be able to do a few of these at a time. Choose ones that are easy for them. The idea is to introduce them to the concept of dynamic warmups and to develop body coordination. As players get older you should be adding more of these exercises to fill a 5-8 min warmup and to challenge them. Mix it up as you won’t have time to do them all each time. U12 and older teams  are most critical to do properly and should be able to have a warm up set that they can do on their own. 

1. Easy and explains why:
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ximZfmqh2hI
2. Great for young players and for coordination
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_AqThwbJbE&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JUr12n4nkO4ElxS5wm-A1Wp&index=16
3. Perfect for all ages
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXa27Urcoy4
4. Cover a good amount plus more advanced options
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v4HcDcUI9A&t=77s

Footwork Warm Up Videos for All Ages

Footwork is critical to have confidence and control during the game. It is very important to start this from age 3. They don’t have to be perfect, they just need to learn them and do the best they can. By U9 they should know how to do them all and start working on speed and quality.

1. Excellent demonstration and covers almost all of them
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHxClhfQjlM&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXNZ1uKf487aE8WYdOtYwqc
2. Great video with more options
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-252rZPZuWA&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXNZ1uKf487aE8WYdOtYwqc&index=4
3. Sole Roll Demonstrations
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnN2q7W02MI&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXNZ1uKf487aE8WYdOtYwqc&index=7
4. Demonstration on how to use in a 1v1 situation
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwHEwfhWECM
   2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY5THLQ83pM&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXNZ1uKf487aE8WYdOtYwqc&index=6
   3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6atRhRHuLo&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXNZ1uKf487aE8WYdOtYwqc&index=3
   4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi_X98uM-1A
   5. Learn 69 football skills

Technical Videos

Technical proficiency in soccer is very important. You can’t teach tactical strategy on the field if the players cannot dribble, trap, or pass the ball properly. Remember repetition of proper technique is critical. It takes time and we don’t want to learn bad habits. Trust the process. 

1. Dribbling
   1. Beginner Dribbling

2. All the skills games will teach dribbling.
   1. Remember no big-toe kicks, 
   2. Insteep for slow controlled change or direction dribble, 
   3. Outside foot (toes down and push ball with top of foot/small toes) for fast dribble.
   4. Inside & outside for ball control. 
   5. Sole role more advanced
   6. Always change speed and direction to get around players
3. Cone Dribbling (more advanced) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIm6xrR0QRg
4. 1v1 Change Direction (advanced)

Juggling

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzZ7Ecql-sg&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXD23R621RNsQTh_LYNTMuA
2. Juggling is one of the most important skills to learn. It instills confidence and control of the ball (touch). 
3. When beginning, use your hands so you are not chasing the ball.
4. Start with two touches and work your way up. 
5. Use both feet and both thighs front the start
6. It takes time and should be done every week.

Passing

2. Push Pass 
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KYqF9yBcWM
   2. Eye your target.
   3. Plant foot about 6 inches away from the side of the ball. Toes pointing at your  target
   4. Eyes on the ball and head and chest over the ball to help keep it on the ground
   5. Kicking foot; use insteep with toes up, heels down, ankle locked
   6. Knees slightly bent in athletic stance. Foot off the ground.
   7. Strike the center of the ball with chest over the ball
   8. Follow through the ball
   9. Additional Tips
   10. Long/Driven Pass (ping)
       1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_j-q8mR3Wo&list=PLnNjZ-LXx3JXD23R621RNsQTh_LYNTMuA&index=15
       2. Approach ball at an angle no larger then 45 deg
       3. Plant slightly further from the side of the ball then a push pass
       4. Arm should be high in the air
       5. Wind up the kicking leg to almost kick your but
       6. Strike low on the ball with the bone behind the big toe with foot at an angle
       7. Bring arm down as you strike the ball
       8. Head should be over the ball
       9. Leg is mostly straight as it strikes
       10. Follow though the ball and sweep as you strike
       11. Land on your kicking foot do not leave it in the air.

Receiving and Trapping the Ball (Control, First touch)

4. Basic: Cushion the ball as if it is an egg with the inside of the foot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J91H3MOFZuY
   1. Stay on your toes before the ball gets to you
   2. Check your shoulders to see if opponent is close
   3. Go to the ball so opponent cannot steal it
   4. Allow the ball to cross the body and use outside leg to trap the ball
   5. Trap and control the ball in the direction you want to go
5. Pro turning on pressure
6. Receiving and Trapping the Ball (Control, First touch)
   1. More advanced: Trap in the air and using your whole body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK9mqDlEvHM
   2. Advanced Turning

Change direction to fake out opponent

5. Pro turning on pressure 2
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtLwTlMP6HQ
7. Always check your shoulders before turn

Defense / Pressing

• Body Shape
  1. How to stand
     1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLlDasyAwKY
     2. Bend your knees to get low, Not too low
     3. Angle your feet and shoulders to direct the opponent and so you don’t get megged. This will also help you change direction quickly
     4. Stay on the balls of your feet
     5. Move you back foot to change direction
     6. Shuffle to move. Do not cross your legs unless you are going to explode to a sprint.
  2. How to Approach
     1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MR6SdhMaSk
     2. https://youtu.be/ngZehESDEdM?si=vQP9gqxRzXZjOL_r
     3. Call I got ball
     4. Sprint to player with the ball
     5. Get low and Stop about a yard from the player
     6. Spring back
     7. Angle your body in the direction you want them to go (to the sidelines)
     8. Shadow them until they make a mistake (Back Shuffle)
     9. Attack when they make a mistake