This Weeks Practice 9/28
I can't wait till practice tomorrow. We'll still start out with a warm up/stretch, a quick jog, some drills, THEN (and most importantly) do some mini game scenarios (one at a time, one on one, etc etc). We’ll wrap up with a longer jog and then a cool down but... what we’ll focus on really explaining the concept of soccer.
We’ll discuss how the ball “belongs” to the field. That it is our job as a team to get it into the opposing team's goal while we protect ours. We'll work on terms and do demonstrations (the parents will participate in the demonstrations I hope) and I'm sure the kids will absorb more now that they've played a real game.
I did some research to better understand the ins and outs of the game, this is what I came up with incase you find it helpful too… each quarter will begin with a kick-off at the center mark. Both teams must be on their own side of the field, and the opposing team must remain outside the circle until the kick is made. The ball is in play when it moves forward into the opposing side of the field. (We did pretty good at this part).
Then we’ll just probably simplify kicks to the idea that if our team is kicking, we should stay close and try to get the ball if they pass it or at least prevent the other team from getting it. Then we’ll explain that if the other team is kicking in the ball- we have to back way up (10 yards). But we’ll let them know that once the ball is in play (being kicked) we can try to get it and kick it toward their goal.
Goal Kicks are a lil’ complicated for them to understand but we may want to know… a goal kick is awarded when the ball passes completely over the goal line, but not into the goal, after having last been played by an attacking player. A goal kick can be taken from anywhere within the goal area. All opponents must be at least 10 yards away from the ball until it is in play. The ball is in play once kicked. If a goal kick is kicked directly into the kicking team’s own goal, the goal is disallowed and the kick is retaken.
Corner Kicks are also a lil’ over their heads but for those who don’t know… a cornerkick is awarded when the ball passes completely over the goal line, but not into the goal, after having last been played by a defending player. A corner kick is taken at the corner closest to where the ball left the field. The corner flag cannot be moved. All opponents must be at least 10 yards away from the ball. The ball is in play once kicked. A goal can be scored directly on a corner kick.
I also want to teach the goalie not to stand in the goal and to be willing to pick up the ball if it is in the area around the goal.
Just so we're all on the same page. I'm also open for suggestions; I just really want them to feel comfortable playing so they can have fun.
We’ll discuss how the ball “belongs” to the field. That it is our job as a team to get it into the opposing team's goal while we protect ours. We'll work on terms and do demonstrations (the parents will participate in the demonstrations I hope) and I'm sure the kids will absorb more now that they've played a real game.
I did some research to better understand the ins and outs of the game, this is what I came up with incase you find it helpful too… each quarter will begin with a kick-off at the center mark. Both teams must be on their own side of the field, and the opposing team must remain outside the circle until the kick is made. The ball is in play when it moves forward into the opposing side of the field. (We did pretty good at this part).
Then we’ll just probably simplify kicks to the idea that if our team is kicking, we should stay close and try to get the ball if they pass it or at least prevent the other team from getting it. Then we’ll explain that if the other team is kicking in the ball- we have to back way up (10 yards). But we’ll let them know that once the ball is in play (being kicked) we can try to get it and kick it toward their goal.
Goal Kicks are a lil’ complicated for them to understand but we may want to know… a goal kick is awarded when the ball passes completely over the goal line, but not into the goal, after having last been played by an attacking player. A goal kick can be taken from anywhere within the goal area. All opponents must be at least 10 yards away from the ball until it is in play. The ball is in play once kicked. If a goal kick is kicked directly into the kicking team’s own goal, the goal is disallowed and the kick is retaken.
Corner Kicks are also a lil’ over their heads but for those who don’t know… a cornerkick is awarded when the ball passes completely over the goal line, but not into the goal, after having last been played by a defending player. A corner kick is taken at the corner closest to where the ball left the field. The corner flag cannot be moved. All opponents must be at least 10 yards away from the ball. The ball is in play once kicked. A goal can be scored directly on a corner kick.
I also want to teach the goalie not to stand in the goal and to be willing to pick up the ball if it is in the area around the goal.
Just so we're all on the same page. I'm also open for suggestions; I just really want them to feel comfortable playing so they can have fun.
posted by Krit at
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
2 Comments:
I thought last nights practice went really well, it seems that maybe they are grasping the concept a little bit better. It may take a few games, but they will soon get it I think.
Christie (Bryce's Mom)
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Anonymous, at Thursday, September 29, 2005
I was thrilled w/practice.
The mock game worked pretty well I thought, I’d like to continue doing the parents against the kids after drills (because they are not ready to play against each other- it is just too confusing for them). As far as drills, I do want to use the cones more (when they are less interested in playing w/them) and have them weave back and forth down through them first w/out the ball and then with it. But that is still we week or two away I think. As far as them practicing their kicks into the goal- next time we'll line them up in the middle of the field and each will get a 1 turn and then run to the back of the line. Having them sit and wait for their turn isn't ideal (I should have thought of that earlier).
Before the game and after pictures we'll let them practice on the field. Last year they didn't do that but since the other team did it this last game… we will too. Getting them comfortable on the field will hopefully make them feel more comfortable overall.
I was very excited about their progress, each child has their own skill level and as long as they are progressing that is what matters (that and of course to have fun). I think we all had fun last night- I personally like the practices more than the games. That’s “their” time to shine right now. Eventually that will spill onto the game field too.
Go Titans!
Kristy
BTW- thanks everyone for pitching in and helping!!!
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Krit, at Thursday, September 29, 2005
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