Category: Coaching
Type: Program
TRYOUT 1ST STAGE
YOUTH SOCCER TRYOUT:
The tryout should be like a practice session, in which the players are given positive feedback and corrections. Coaches and evaluators can use the following structure of activities.
WARM-UP: Pass and Move
Four or five players pass and move one ball.
EVALUATION CHECK LIST:
How players pass: surface, pace, accuracy. Watch for accuracy of pass, which should be played to feet, not to space.
How players run: to pass, or away from pass.
Where players run: after pass, speed, open space.
Speed of running: Look for change of speed and direction.
COACHING POINTS:
Make sure players stretch out in between plays.
TRY THESE VARIATIONS:
1. Two touch.
2. Watch for first touch: Does it help?
3. Set up the direction of the pass.
4. Ball must go back to the same player each time then to different players.
Submitted by: Jeff Pill- Women's National Staff Coach
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