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re: Need help with youth soccer player development.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:59 am to Wait For It...
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:59 am to Wait For It...
Good advice. Thanks!
That was kinda my plan was to just keep him doing something. I've read up on tons of different drills to do with different cone setups. I will try to keep it simple and just focus on his dribbling, changing directions and exploding past defenders, etc. One thing I've been trying to coach into him during the season is his aggressiveness. I need to try to find a way to get him more aggressive and using his body for position, leaning into defenders, stuff like that.
We do have a small goal in the backyard. It's 6' H x 12' W, so he's staring to outgrow it. I've been thinking about getting him one of those Open Goals in the large size (7' H x 16' W). Does anyone have one, and if so how do they hold up?
I will try playing some of those games like horse with him. I appreciate the suggestion. If anyone has any other suggestions I welcome them!
That was kinda my plan was to just keep him doing something. I've read up on tons of different drills to do with different cone setups. I will try to keep it simple and just focus on his dribbling, changing directions and exploding past defenders, etc. One thing I've been trying to coach into him during the season is his aggressiveness. I need to try to find a way to get him more aggressive and using his body for position, leaning into defenders, stuff like that.
We do have a small goal in the backyard. It's 6' H x 12' W, so he's staring to outgrow it. I've been thinking about getting him one of those Open Goals in the large size (7' H x 16' W). Does anyone have one, and if so how do they hold up?
I will try playing some of those games like horse with him. I appreciate the suggestion. If anyone has any other suggestions I welcome them!
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Posted on 4/26/24 at 9:21 am to PillageUrVillage
You don't remember all of the drills I coached you 20 years ago? 
Leroy (lilcootkilla) has been having one of the goals from Academy for about 6 years. It is finally starting to rust a little on the bottom. Definitely got our money's worth. Academy soccer goal
Have him stand about 3 feet from a wall and pass it against the wall with both feet. He can start out with 2 touches but he should get to the point of only needing 1 touch. This will also build up stamina. kinda like this emoji
Also instead of having him just dribble around cones, set up something vertical where he has to maneuver his body around the object. They sell those sticks or you can make your own for a lot cheaper. I made some obstacles out of pvc pipe that I used for my youth teams. Made some horse shoe shaped and would make them pass the ball through and go around to simulate a nutmeg.
At that age, the best is to get as many touches on the ball as possible. I am sure you being out there with him will further his passion for the sport.
Leroy (lilcootkilla) has been having one of the goals from Academy for about 6 years. It is finally starting to rust a little on the bottom. Definitely got our money's worth. Academy soccer goal
Have him stand about 3 feet from a wall and pass it against the wall with both feet. He can start out with 2 touches but he should get to the point of only needing 1 touch. This will also build up stamina. kinda like this emoji
Also instead of having him just dribble around cones, set up something vertical where he has to maneuver his body around the object. They sell those sticks or you can make your own for a lot cheaper. I made some obstacles out of pvc pipe that I used for my youth teams. Made some horse shoe shaped and would make them pass the ball through and go around to simulate a nutmeg.
At that age, the best is to get as many touches on the ball as possible. I am sure you being out there with him will further his passion for the sport.
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