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Need help with youth soccer player development.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 4/24/24 at 1:05 pm
My son finished up his first season of competitive soccer and we are going into the offseason. I am looking for some drills to do at home with him that can really help with his technical skills, ball control, speed, and agility. He's 10 years old, so I'm not trying to do anything too strenuous or demanding. But in his own words, he is "very motivated to get better."
His speed is pretty average for a kid his age. His agility is probably a little above average. But his coach mentioned that he needs to work on his technical skills and utilizing his non dominant foot. He struggles a little bit during 1v1's and loses possession a little too easily.
I've been going down the youtube rabbit hole and also searching some different websites but I figured I'd also ask you guys. I played youth soccer from about his age till high school and I try to teach him what I can remember. But that was a long time ago. We have a decent sized backyard, access to fields, cones, balls, etc. Any other advice is greatly appreciated.
His speed is pretty average for a kid his age. His agility is probably a little above average. But his coach mentioned that he needs to work on his technical skills and utilizing his non dominant foot. He struggles a little bit during 1v1's and loses possession a little too easily.
I've been going down the youtube rabbit hole and also searching some different websites but I figured I'd also ask you guys. I played youth soccer from about his age till high school and I try to teach him what I can remember. But that was a long time ago. We have a decent sized backyard, access to fields, cones, balls, etc. Any other advice is greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 4/24/24 at 9:04 pm to PillageUrVillage
Hard to go wrong if the ball is at his feet. Every extra hour he puts in will show. I'd also say to make sure there are fun and challenging elements; that will help keep his drive going.
I remember when my son was around that age he would be constantly challenging me to 1v1s in the backyard. At first I had to find a balance of not going to easy or hard on him, but a few years later now he can beat me pretty often.
We also play "horse" a good bit. My shots would typically be things I knew he needed to work on but he has no idea (calling a shot with your non-dominant foot). If you don't have a goal at home, the game could change to who's pass makes it closer to a target object. Again, a few years later he's taking and making the free kicks for his team.
Those are the ones I remember because they were fun and also I think helped his game.
I remember when my son was around that age he would be constantly challenging me to 1v1s in the backyard. At first I had to find a balance of not going to easy or hard on him, but a few years later now he can beat me pretty often.
We also play "horse" a good bit. My shots would typically be things I knew he needed to work on but he has no idea (calling a shot with your non-dominant foot). If you don't have a goal at home, the game could change to who's pass makes it closer to a target object. Again, a few years later he's taking and making the free kicks for his team.
Those are the ones I remember because they were fun and also I think helped his game.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:32 pm to PillageUrVillage
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1v1's
Overrated at that age, IMO. Settling balls quickly, looking up while dribbling, making accurate passes, and forcing play in one direction…is what I would work on. At 10 you can still chip goals in, but I’d work him driving balls too.
Good times though. 10-13/14 are great soccer ages.
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