All Posts by Tom Mura

7 v 7 Formations

In this week's Animated Drills Video I describe the different formations that are developmentally appropriate for the 9 and 10 year olds that play in this game model. I've discussed these ideas on the CoachingSoccerWeekly.com podcast but though a visual representation would be helpful. The diagram is being created with the Academy Soccer Coach software.

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9 v 9 Formations

In this week's Animated Drills Video I discuss the different formations that are developmentally appropriate for the 10, 11 and 12 year olds that play in this game model. There are obviously more options for teams playing in the 9 v 9 model. I've discussed these ideas on the CoachingSoccerWeekly.com podcast but thought a visual

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Four Different Scoring Methods for Small-Sided Games

This week's Animated Drills Video describes four different scoring methods that you can use to vary the level of challenge within your small-sided games. Each one will progressively increase the difficulty for attacking team. You can also use different scoring methods to change the focus of the activity. The diagram is being created with the

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Ten Player Rondo

This week's Animated Drills Video show you my players favorite Rondo. It works best with ten players. Playing it this way raises the intensity level of the activity and adds an element of transition. The diagram is being created with the Academy Soccer Coach software. See more at www.academysoccercoach.co.uk Have a great week! Tom

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