Advanced Training Sessions (TBD if this will be offered this season)
When: TBD
Who: Open to all 10U and 12U Players, both boys and girls
What: Advanced Tactical and Technical training
Advanced AYSO Coaches
Will oversee the training Session. These are designed for Players motivated to be further
challenged, and those interested in post-season tournament play
Training Topic will include:
Defending
- One v. One and Two v. Two "Pressure / Cover" positioning, posture and tactics
- 3rd and 4th defender - balance and compactness
- Defenders participating in the attack
Passing
- Proper push-pass technique
- including Drop (particularly to keeper) Square, Overlap, Post-up, Wall, Three-Man Scoring
- Shooting techniques and skills
- Crossing Play - role of 1st and 2nd runners; cut-back crosses
- Fast-Break attacking and goalkeeping
- Attacking with width
- Transition play (from defense to attacking)
Dribbling
- Inside and outside cuts; top-of-foot control (including pull-backs); Cruyffs; Scissors and
half-scissors; the Maradonna!