Brandon, 2011 USCFA Summer Select
RECEIVING AWAY FROM PRESSURE (TO THE BACK FOOT)
PART II
For this second session I am going to add a few different exercises to the first. AS the parent coach or trainer you will be able to mix and match these as you go. I will remind you that with all of these sessions TECHNIQUE AND MECHANICS are critical!
Just going through the exercises without focusing on the coaching points will be a mistake and will create bad habits reinforced by repetition and muscle memory.
WARM UP
Dynamic Agility Squats
In addition to the warm up exercise from session #1, this is a low dynamic exercise that teaches each player to keep a good open set (TM), and improves posture, flexibility, and even acceleration.
Players will keep shoulders behind the knees, open set, elbows locked at 90 degree angles, and slowly squat down to a sitting position (knees to 90 degrees)
Video – Dynamic Agility Squats
WARM UP WITH THE BALL
Coordinated Touches x3– Progression from session #1Get the players to focus on receiving away from pressure. If the ball is coming from the left, receive with the right, and vice versa.
This teaches the players to learn how the foot mechanics for receiving to the opposite foot, and playing away with two touches with a coordinated pattern. MAKE SURE THEIR FEET ARE MOVING. As they progress, you will notice that we try to have the ball played in two touches, and three steps.
Video – Coordinated Touches x3
S.A.Q.
Hurdles – Opening the hips– Set up two hurdles as seen. Make sure the players get their feet over the hurdles, open the hip and go to the cone. Knees and Ankles stay locked in 90 degrees. When they reset themselves, make sure they open the set, and go the opposite way.
Video – Hurdles – Opening the Hip
As with anything when it comes to S.A.Q., MECHANICS are the most important.
In Speed and Soccer,
Billy Elias
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