U9 Curriculum

Technique:

• Ball Control
• Dribbling
• Turning with the ball
• Shooting
• Throw Ins
• Running with the ball
• Passing
• Receiving
• Shielding the ball

Weekly Training Session Topics:

1. Week 1: The first touch and creativity with the ball
2. Week 2: Dribbling with instep of foot
3. Week 3: Turning the ball with inside of foot
4. Week 4: Kicking: How to strike the ball
5. Week 5: Throw Ins
6. Week 6: Review weeks 1 through 5
7. Week 7: Running and controlling the ball
8. Week 8: How to pass the ball on the ground
9. Week 9: How to receive the ball on the ground
10. Week 10: How and when to shield the ball
11. Week 11: Winning the ball
12. Week 12: Review week 7 through 11

Game Specifications:

1. Size of team: maximum of ten (10) players on the roster
2. Number of players on the field: maximum of six (6) and minimum of four (4)
3. Goal keeper: will be included as part of the minimum and maximum number of players on the field.
4. Ball size: four (4)
5. Field size: 30 to 50 yards wide by 40 to 60 yards long