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backs on, 200 • Numerics • backward lunges, 289 1-on-1 (drill), 178 ball 1-on-1, kids and parents, 106 insufficient number, 100 1-on-1 meeting, post-season, 344 league-provided, 99 2-on-1 (drill), 178–179, 228–229 player-owned, 69, 99 2-3-5 formation, 248–249 size, 50 3-3-4 formation, 251–252 soccer-ball photo, 346 3-4-3 formation, 253–254 ball handling 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 do’s and don’ts, 149–150 3-on-2 (drill), 229 dribbling problems, 150 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 teaching, 149–150 4-3-3 formation, 264–265 ball handling drills 4-4-2 formation, 266, 267 Crisscrossing, 282–283 4-5-1 formation, 266, 267 Elimination, 171–172 18-yard lines, 33 Gridlock, 235 Keepaway, 172–173 Musical Soccer Balls, 234–235, 244 • A • ball hog, 89–91 Ball Touch (drill), 177 ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity banana kick, 197–198 disorder), 84, 166 bandages, 100, 101 adjustments, making, 126–127, 128, 129 bee-sting kit, 100, 102 aerobic stamina, 276 behavior allergies, 102 improper from opposing coaches, alternating leg raise, 289–290 313–315 American Red Cross, 295 parent, 310–313 anaerobic fitness, 276 Bending and Chipping Balls (drill), 232–233 approach, angle of, 201 bending ball kick, 197–198, 218 assistant coach bleeding, 295, 298 choosing, 64–65 tackle, 206–207 disagreements with, 315–316 body feint, 261 player evaluation, helpCOPYRIGHTED with, 327 MATERIAL body language, 311 atmosphere, creating positive, 109–113 bras, sports, 69 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Breakaway (drill), 181–182 (ADHD), 84, 166 bully, 88–89 attention spans, short, 21, 82–83 bunching-up syndrome, 186 awards, 24, 341–342 burnout, avoiding, 329–330 • B • babysitting, soccer as, 308–309 back pass, 215 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 348

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coaches, problem • C • assistant, 315–316 caffeine, 303 opposing coaches, 313–315 calf stretch, 290 sportsmanship, 314–315 captain syndrome, avoiding, 22 unsafe play, encouraging, 314 Carnival Day, 339 communication on the field, encouraging, caution, 52 123–124 celebrating goals, 130 competitive leagues, 29 center circle, 33 concession-stand worker, 66 center mark, 33 concussion, 297 Challenge the Coach Day, 335–336 conditioning your players, 275–276, 281 challenges, coaching cones, plastic, 100 children, working with all types, consent form, parent/guardian, 62–63 82–92, 164–165 contact, amount of, 139 coaches, dealing with problem, 313–316 contact information, 64 discipline problems, 316–322 Contest Day, 337 parents, dealing with difficult, 305–313 cool-down, 292 charging (), 45, 46 corner areas, 33 charging from behind (foul), 45 corner kick charging the goalie (foul), 46 defending, 223 Chase and Catch (drill), 239, 244 description, 215 cheer, team, 23, 118 hand signal, 48 chest, receiving ball with, 155, 156 rules, 40–41 children, working with types of tactics, 215–216 athletically gifted, 83–84 by wingers, 38 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Corner-Kick Challenge (drill), 238, 244 (ADHD), 84, 166 counterattacking style of offense, 191 average, 91–92 Crisscrossing (drill), 282–283 ball hog, 89–91 Cross and Head (drill), 236 bully, 88–89 crossing pass disruptive, 85–86 delivering, 254–256 inexperienced, 89 drills for, 230–231, 278–279 short attention span, 82–83 heading, 256–257 shy, 81 use, 190–191 special needs, 70, 86–88 cups, protective, 69 struggling, 164–165 curfew, travel team, 331 uncoordinated, 82 cushioning, ball at impact, 153–155 uninterested, 85 cuts and scrapes, 295–296 chip pass, 194–195 chipping the ball, 218 • D • Circle Headers (drill), 174–175 clearing passes/kicks dangerous play (foul), 46 by goalie, 219–220 decoys, 217–218 to goalie, 268–269 defenders teaching, 188, 201 conditioning needs, 276 toward sidelines, 188, 201, 269 on corner kicks, 223 cleats, 69 in 4-4-2 formation, 266 COACH acronym, 294 in 4-3-3 formation, 264 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 349

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skills needed for, 78 1-on-1, 178 in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 Pressure, 239 in 3-4-3 formation, 253 Punting Partners, 243 in 3-3-4 formation, 251 Race to the Cone, 240 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 Read and React, 179–180 defense tackling, 239–240 angle of approaches, 201 Tackling 3-on-2s, 241–242, 244 block tackle, 206–207 Taking on 2-on-1s, 241, 244 clearing out, 201, 268–269 2-on-1, 178–179 on corner kicks, 223 defensive formation coverage of dribbler, 201 choosing, 263 depth, maintaining proper, 201 4-5-1, 266, 267 falling back, 204 4-4-2, 266, 267 fore-checking, 203–204 4-3-3, 264–265 on free kicks, 224–225 naming convention, 264 helping out, 200–201 depth, maintaining, 201 hook tackle, 209–210 diagonal pass, 190–191 of individual standouts, 204 Diagonal Passing (drill), 230–231, 244 introducing new skills, 269–273 diet, 300–303 lunging, 201 direct free kick man-to-man, 202–204 description, 46, 217–218 marking, 199–200, 204 hand signal, 49 miscues, correcting, 163–164 for major fouls, 44 moving out, 270 disappointment, allowing, 133 offside trap, 270–271 discipline on penalty kicks, 222–223 advice for dealing with, 316–317 principles, 200–202 for late players, 320–322 protecting scoring area, 200 for nonlistener, 319–320 pursuit, 162–163 for nonstop talker, 320 recognizing effort, 202 parents and, 318, 322 shoulder tackle, 207–208 three-strike approach, 317–319 side tackle, 208–209 verbal warning, 318 sliding tackle, 271–273 disruptive children, 85–86 steals, 163 diving headers, 256–257 tackling, 163 Diving One-Handers (drill), 242, 244 on throw-ins, 221–222 doghouse syndrome, 317 wall, 224–225 double play (foul), 46 zone, 204–205 dribble-around-the-cones drill, 104 defensive drills dribbling Ball Touch, 177 coverage of dribbler, 201 Breakaway, 181–182 do’s and don’ts, 149–150 Chase and Catch, 239, 244 problems, deciphering, 150 Diving One-Handers, 242, 244 shielding the ball, 193–194 Goalie Tester (drill), 283 as warm-up, 288, 291–292 Goalies Delight, 181 drill selection , 179–182, 242–243 creativity and, 102 importance of, 176–177 dribbling around cones, 104 Mystery Saves, 242–243, 244 elimination-type drills, 103 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 350

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drill selection (continued) Monkey in the Middle, 106 evaluating after practice, 102 Move and React, 280 for first practice, 99 Musical Soccer Balls, 234–235, 244 idle time, minimizing, 103–104 Mystery Saves, 242–243, 244 kid’s involvement in, 108–109 Near and Far Post Crosses, 278–279 proven winners, 105–107 new drills to make season memorable, 336 scrimmage variations, 107–108 offensive, 168–176, 228–238 talent level of players and, 167 1-on-1, 178 drills parent in the net, 106 advanced, implementing, 275–283 Partner Passing, 183 for athletically gifted children, 83 passing, 169–171, 230–231 attacking, 228–230 Passing Fancy, 170–171, 183 ball handling, 149–150, 171–173, 234–235 Passing Frenzy, 169–170 Ball Touch, 177 Passing Points, 107 ball-hog syndrome and, 89–91 Pressure, 239 Bending and Chipping Balls, 232–233 Punting Partners, 243 Breakaway, 181–182 Quick Reaction Headers, 173–174 Chase and Catch, 239, 244 Race to the Cone, 240 choosing, 12 Read and React, 179–180 Circle Headers, 174–175 restarts, 237–238 conditioning and, 276, 281 revising practice plan, 141–142 Corner-Kick Challenge, 238, 244 sample practice session, 182–183 Crisscrossing, 282 shooting, 146–149, 168, 231–234, Cross and Head, 236 237–238, 279–280 defending, 240–242 Shooting in the Spotlight, 237–238 defensive, 176–182, 238–243 Shots on Goal, 182 Diagonal Passing, 230–231, 244 Specialties Galore, 281–282 Diving One-Handers, 242, 244 Spin and Shoot, 279 dribble-around-the-cones drill, 104 square pass, 190 Elimination, 171–172 Stop and Go, 106 explaining, 104 tackling, 239–240 Fancy Foot, 230 Tackling 3-on-2s, 241–242, 244 fun names for, 108 Taking on 2-on-1s, 241, 244 Get the Coach, 97 for teaching instep kick, 146–149 Give and Go, 175–176 3-on-2, 229–230 Goalie Tester, 283 Throw-In Competition, 237 Goalies Delight, 181 2-on-1, 178–179, 228–229 goaltending, 179–182, 242–243 Wall Pass-Heading Combination, 277–278 Gridlock, 235 Zig and Zag, 234, 244 Guard the Treasure, 193–194 driving, 190 Head ‘Em Up, 235–236 drop ball, 48 heading, 173–175, 235–236, 277–278 drugs and supplements, 113 Hit the Coach, 168–169, 182 inexperienced children, 89 Keepaway, 172–173 • E • Keepaway from the Coach, 107 18-yard lines, 33 kids and parents 1-on-1, 106 ejection, 47 kids and parents scrimmage, 105 Elimination (drill), 171–172 Lefty-Righty, 108 embarrassing situations, 138 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 351

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emergency contacts, 100 on goals for player, 140 emergency, preparing yourself for, 293–295 in halftime speech, 126 emergency-treatment authorization from players, 127–128 form, 63 positive, 111–112, 131–132 equipment post-game, 131–132 balls, 69, 99–100 specific, performance-based, 111 checking during pre-game team during tryouts, 326 meeting, 118 feint cleats, 69 body, 261 cones, 100 description, 257–258 mouth guards, 68, 339 heel, 259–260 practice, 99–100 passing, 260, 261 shin guards, 68 shooting, 258–259 sports bras and protective cups, 69 turning, 259–260, 260, 261 sunscreen, 69 field uniforms, 69, 339 covering conditions with team, 120 water bottles, 68 diagram of, 32 evaluation of players elements, 33 advice from outsiders, 75 markings, 31 art of, 71–72 pre-game inspection of, 116 assigning team positions, 76–80 size, 32, 49–50 capitalization on opportunities, 73 field position, 187–188 defensive tenacity, 73 first-aid, 293–295. See also injury of goal scorers, 72 first-aid kit, 100–102, 293 influence of player on the team, 74 fluids, 300, 302–303, 331 mental aspect of game, 73–74 foot, trapping ball with, 153–154 on the move, 72–73 fore-checking, 203–204 response to defensive pressure, 73 forms. See paperwork with scrimmages, 72 forwards setting early-season goals, 75 conditioning needs, 276 situational strengths and weaknesses, 74 in 4-4-2 formation, 266 skill evaluation, 72–74 in 4-3-3 formation, 265 team strengths and weaknesses, 74–75 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 travel team, 327–328 skills needed for, 79 tryout, 325–326 striker, 37–38 with videotape, 74–75 in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 evenhandedness, 23–24 in 3-4-3 formation, 253 extra time, 38 in 3-3-4 formation, 251 extracurricular activities, travel team, 332 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 eye injury, 297–298 wingers, 38 fouls direct free kicks, 46 • F • indirect free kicks, 46 falling back, 204 major, 44–45 Fancy Foot (drill), 230 minor, 45–46 fatigue, 276 penalty kicks, 46–47 feedback red card, 47 after losses, 133 yellow card, 47 during game, 123 4-5-1 formation, 266, 267 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 352

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4-4-2 formation, 266, 267 inspection of field, 116 4-3-3 formation, 264–265 inspiration, providing, 118–119 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 instructions to team, 120–121 free kick losing gracefully, 131 defending, 224–225 motivating during game, 122–123 description, 216–217 post-game talk, 131–134 direct, 217–218 pre-game responsibilities, 115–117 indirect, 218–219 pre-game team meeting, 117–121 friends, making, 138 questions to ask your child, 16 frontal attack, 191 snacks, 133 fullbacks substituting players, 124–125 description of position, 36 time outs, 124 in 4-4-2 formation, 266 warm-up, 121, 288–292 in 4-3-3 formation, 264 winning gracefully, 130 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 yelling, 122 offside trap and, 270–271 Get the Coach (game), 97 skills needed for, 78 Give and Go (drill), 175–176 in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 give-and-go, 196–197 in 3-4-3 formation, 253 glucose, 300 in 3-3-4 formation, 251 goal areas, 33 fun, coaching philosophy and, 20–21 goal kicks, 41 fundamentals, teaching goal lines, 33 ball handling, 149–150 goalie defending, 162–164 clearing kicks, 219–220 to first-timers, 145–146 clearing to, 268–269 goalkeeping, 158–162 communication with sweeper, 78 heading, 156–158 conditioning needs, 276 passing, 151–153 description of position, 35 physical barriers to development, 166 initiating attack with, 219–221 receiving, 153–156 no-goalie games, 50–51 shooting, 146–149 outlet pass from, 189 to struggling players, 164 punting, 219 fundraising coordinator, 67 rules, 35 skills needed for, 77–78 throw, 220–221 • G • Goalie Tester (drill), 283 game Goalie’s Delight (drill), 181 length, 38–39 goalkeeping make-up, 27 ball in air, 160, 161 no-goalie, 50–51 ball on ground, 159–160 game day errors, correcting, 160–161 communication on the field, making stops, 158–160 encouraging, 123–125 proper position, 159 cool-down, 292 goals, 25–26, 75, 139–141 correcting errors, 123 goaltending drills eating, 301–302 Breakaway, 181–182 greeting opposing coach and Diving One-Handers, 242, 244 officials, 116–117 Goalie’s Delight, 181 halftime speech, 125–129 Mystery Saves, 242–243, 244 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 353

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Punting Partners, 243 holding (foul), 45 Read and React, 179–180 hook tackle, 209–210 Gridlock (drill), 235 hustling, encouraging, 123 groin stretch, 290 ground tackle, 206 Guard the Treasure (drill), 193–194 • I • indirect free kick description, 46, 218–219 • H • hand signal, 47 halfbacks for minor fouls and violations, 45 center, 78–79 for offside , 42 description of position, 37 inexperienced children, 89 skills needed for, 78–79 injury half-time speech concussion, 297 adjustments, making, 126–127, 128, 129 cuts and scrapes, 295–296 composure during, 126 eye, 297–298 description, 125 nosebleed, 298 for experienced teams, 127–129 parent notification, 293, 294 feedback from players, 127–128 preparing for emergency or first-aid field usage, reminders on, 129 situation, 293–295 focusing on team strengths, 127 prevention, 287–292 highlighting positives, 126 recognition, 293–299 rest and rehydrating, stressing, 126 recordkeeping, 294 stressing fundamentals, 128–129 responding to, 294 halfway line, 33 RICE, 296 hamstring stretch, 290 shin splints, 298 hand signals, 47–49 stoppage inplay, 298–299 handball (foul), 45 tooth, 298 handshake, post-game, 25, 131 twists, sprains, and strains, 296 Head ‘Em Up (drill), 235–236 unsafe play, 314 heading wind knocked out, 298 corner kick, 215 injury time, 38 correcting errors, 158 inside forwards, 248 crosses, 256–257 inspiration, providing pre-game, 118–119 diving header, 256–257 instep kick, 146–149, 214 drills, 173–175, 235–236, 277–278 instructions, game-day, 120–121 teaching, 156–157 insurance, 63 heading drills introductions, making coach and Circle Headers, 174–175 player, 95–97 Cross and Head, 236 Head ‘Em Up, 235–236 Quick Reaction Headers, 173–174 • J • Wall Pass-Heading Combination, 277–278 jumping (foul), 45 heat, 299 heel feint, 259–260 helping out, on defense, 200–201 • K • hip-flexor stretch, 290 Keep Your Eye on the Ball rule, 147 Hit the Coach (drill), 168–169, 182 Keepaway (drill), 172–173 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 354

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kick in 3-4-3 formation, 253 clearing, 201, 219–220, 268–269 in 3-3-4 formation, 251 free, 216–219, 224–225 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 instep, 146–149, 214 midseason review penalty, 39, 46–47, 214–215, 222–223 goals, setting player, 139–141 kicking (foul), 45 importance of, 135 kickoffs, 39 parents, communicating with, 137–139 knee bends, 290 recognizing improvement, 136–137 report cards, 337–338 revising practice plan, 141–142 • L • misconduct, hand signal, 49 late player, dealing with, 320–322 Monkey in the Middle, 106 lefty-righty (scrimmage variation), 108 motivation leverage, in shoulder tackle, 208 encouraging hustling, 123 lightning, 27, 299 during game, 122–123 listening pre-game talk, 118–119 nonlistener, dealing with, 319–320 through fear, 26 to parents, 311 tips for, 25–26 long pass, 152, 191 mouth guards, 68, 339 losing, 131, 133–134 Move and React (drill), 280 lunging, 201 movement of ball downfield, 188–191 keeping ball moving, 186 • M • keeping players moving, 186 make-up games, 27 moving out, 270 man marking, 199–200, 204 muscle strains and sprains, 296 man-to-man defense Musical Soccer Balls (drill), 234–235, 244 advantages, 203 Mystery Saves (drill), 242–243, 244 description, 202–203 falling back, 204 • N • fore-checking, 203–204 marking, 199–200, 204 nametags, 96 medical evaluation form, 63 Near and Far Post Crosses (drill), 278–279 meeting neck stretch, 290 halftime, 125–129 negative comments, 111 post-game talk, 131–134 newsletter, team, 344–345 pre-game team, 117–121 nicknames, 22 preseason with parents, 10, 55–57, 306 nosebleed, 298 season-ending 1-on-1, 344 number of players, 51 memento, team, 346 midfielders conditioning needs, 276 • O • on corner kicks, 223 obstruction (foul), 45 description of position, 37 offense in 4-4-2 formation, 266 advanced skills, 193–198 in 4-3-3 formation, 265 banana kick, 197–198 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 building beginner, 185–187 skills needed for, 78–79 chip pass, 194–195 in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 corner kicks, 215–216 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 355

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counterattacking, 191 restarts, 237–238 crossing passes, 190–191, 254–256 shooting, 146–149, 168, 231–234, direct free kick, 217–218 237–238, 279–280 feinting, 257–261 Shooting in the Spotlight, 237–238 field position, 187–188 Specialties Galore, 281–282 free kick, 216–219 Spin and Shoot, 279 frontal attack, 191 3-on-2, 229–230 goalie-initiated attacks, 219–221 Throw-In Competition, 237 heading crosses, 256–257 2-on-1, 228–229 indirect free kick, 218–219 Wall Pass-Heading Combination, 277–278 involving everyone in, 187 Zig and Zag, 234, 244 movement of ball, 186 offensive formation movement of players, 186 description, 247–248 moving ball downfield, 188–191 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 one-touch pass, 195–196 naming of, 248 outside-of-foot pass, 195 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 overlapping, 192–193 3-4-3 formation, 253–254 penalty kicks, 214–215 3-3-4 formation, 251–252 shielding, 193–194 2-3-5 formation, 248–249 spacing of players, 186 officials styles, 188–191, 191–193 abuse by parents, 59 throw-ins, 211–214 greeting, pre-game, 116–117 wall pass, 196–197 parents as, 67 offensive drills offside attacking, 228–230 hand signal, 49 ball handling, 171–173, 234–235, 282–283 as minor foul/violation, 46 Bending and Chipping Balls, 232–233 rules, 42–44, 270 Circle Headers, 174–175 throw-ins and, 40 Corner-Kick Challenge, 238, 244 offside trap, 270–271 Crisscrossing, 282 1-on-1 (drill), 178 Cross and Head, 236 1-on-1, kids and parents, 106 Diagonal Passing, 230–231, 244 1-on-1 meeting, post-season, 344 Elimination, 171–172 one-touch pass, 195–196 Fancy Foot, 230 onside, 42 Give and Go, 175–176 orbital fracture, 297–298 Gridlock, 235 organization Head ‘Em Up, 235–236 coaching philosophy, developing, 17–26 heading, 235–236 competitive leagues, 29 Hit the Coach, 168–169, 182 practices, 27–28 Keepaway, 172–173 rain and make-up games, 27 Move and React, 280 recreational leagues, 28–29 Musical Soccer Balls, 234–235, 244 rules, 26–28 Near and Far Post Crosses, 278–279 out of bounds, 39, 49 passing, 230–231 outlet pass, 189 Passing Fancy, 170–171, 183 outside-of-foot pass, 195 Passing Frenzy, 169–170 overlapping, 192–193 Quick Reaction Headers, 173–174 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 356

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supporting roles for, 66–68 • P • team packet for, 63–64 paperwork as team parent, 66 emergency-treatment authorization as team trainer, 67 form, 63 as telephone-tree coordinator, 66 league, 62–63 as travel coordinator, 68 medical evaluation form, 63 as trophy coordinator, 67 parent/guardian consent form, 62–63 win-at-all-cost attitude, 306–308 team packets, 62–63 working with, 10–11 parents Partner Passing (drill), 183 abusive, 59, 312 pass arguing with coaches, 59 back, 215 assistant coaches, 64–65 chip, 194–195 balancing parenting and coaching, 13–16 clearing, 188, 201, 219–220, 268–269 Bring Your Parent to Practice Day, 336 crossing, 190–191, 230–231, coaching philosophy, explaining, 57–62 254–256, 278–279 comparing siblings, 15 diagonal, 190–191, 230–231, 244 concession stand help, 66 long, 152, 191 consent form, 62–63 one-touch, 195–196 criticism of children, 59 outlet, 189 dealing with difficult, 305–313 outside-of-foot, 195 disciplining players and, 318, 322 possession, 190 drills involving, 105–106 push, 151–152, 197, 214 emergency-treatment authorization safety, 268 form, 63 short, 191 encouraging your own child, 134 square, 186, 190 family-friendly field rules, 14–15 through, 189–190 as fundraising coordinator, 67 wall, 196–197, 277–278 as game officials, 67 passing individual discussions with, 11, 57, 70 in counterattacking offensive style, 191 introducing yourself to, 56–57 drills, 169–171, 230–231, 277–280, 282–283 involving, 10 in frontal attack offensive style, 191 medical evaluation form, 63 in overlapping offensive style, 192–193 midseason communication with, 137 problems, 153 notifying of injuries, 293, 294 passing drills as photo-coordinator, 66–67 Crisscrossing, 282–283 player positions, explaining Diagonal Passing, 230–231, 244 policy on, 61–62 Fancy Foot, 230 playing-time complaints, 309–310 Move and React, 280 playing-time policies, explaining, 59–61 Near and Far Post Crosses, 278–279 preferential treatment, 15 Passing Fancy, 170–171 preseason meeting with, 10, 55–57 Passing Frenzy, 169–170 problems with partying, 332 Wall Pass-Heading Combination, 277–278 questions, answering, 70 Passing Fancy (drill), 170–171, 183 rules primer for, 63–64 passing feints, 260, 261 scrimmaging kids, 105 Passing Frenzy (drill), 169–170 sideline behavior, 310–313 Passing Points (scrimmage variation), 107 soccer as babysitting service, 308–309 passive stretching, 288 sportsmanship of, 58–59, 311, 312 penalty arc, 33 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 357

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penalty area, 33 positions. See also specific positions penalty kick age-group considerations, 76–77 defending, 222–223 assigning, 76–80, 119 description, 46–47, 214 ball-hog syndrome and, 90 major fouls and, 44 conditioning needs and, 276 options, 214 defenders, 78 rules, 39 defensive formations and, 264–267 teaching, 215 descriptions, 34–38 penalty mark, 33 diagram of standard line-up, 34 philosophy, coaching disappointment over, 79–80 adherence to, 18 forward, 37–38, 79 for ages 15 and above, 20 fullback, 36, 78 for ages 7 to 9, 19 goalie, 35, 77–78 for ages 6 and under, 19 halfback, 37, 78–79 for ages 10 to 12, 19 rotating, 61–62, 76 for ages 13 to 14, 19–20 specialization, 61 assistant coach, 316 stopper, 36 description, 17–18 striker, 37–38 evenhandedness, 23–24 sweeper, 36, 78 explaining to parents, 57–62 typecasting players, 76–77 fun, focus on, 20–21 unhappiness with, 138 motivating players, 25–26 positive feedback, 111–112 playing time, 59–61, 309–310 post-game talk skill development, focus on, 20–21 dealing with tough loss, 133–134 sportsmanship, 24–25, 58–59 encouraging your own child, 134 tailoring to age group, 18–20 positive feedback, 131–132 teamwork, emphasizing, 21–23 sportsmanship, recognizing good, 132 winning and, 57–58 post-season photos, 66–67, 345 awards, 341–342 physical limitations, 166 crazy practice, 345–346 pizza party, 23, 66 newsletter, 344–345 plan 1-on-1 meeting, 344 creating practice, 98–99 photo album, 345 intermediate practice, 243–244 soccer-ball photo, 346 revising practice, 141–142 team memento, 346 play on, hand signal, 49 trading cards, 343 playing time videos, 342–343 assistant coach and, 315 practice. See also drills charting, 310 ball-hog syndrome and, 89–91 complaints from parents, 309–310 basic skills, focusing on, 97–98 detailing policies to parents, 59 beginner plan, 182–183 discipline and, 318–319, 320, 322 Carnival Day, 339 dividing equally, 60 Challenge the Coach Day, 335–336 monitoring during game, 119 coach and player introductions, 95–97 rewarding players who practice, 60–61 consistency, 110 travel team, 329, 330 Contest Day, 337 marking, 204 cool-down, 292 poke tackle, 163, 208 creativity in, 93 discussion topics, 113 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 358

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practice (continued) Pressure (drill), 239 drill selection, 12, 102–109 public speaking, 56 ending on positive note, 114 punishment, 26, 86, 317–319 equipment, 99–100 punting, 219 evaluating after, 102 Punting Partners (drill), 243 feedback, positive, 111–112 pursuit, 162–163 first of season, 94–98 push pass, 151–152, 197, 214 first-aid kit, 100–102 pushing (foul), 45 frequency, 110 pylons, 100 greeting team for first time, 94–95 helping struggling players, 112 holiday or birthday themes, 340 • Q • at home, 14–15, 140 quadriceps stretch, 290 intermediate plan, 243–244 questions length, 110 answering parents’, 70 new faces, bringing in, 338 game-day to ask your child, 16 parents at, 336 Quick Reaction Headers (drill), 173–174 positive atmosphere at, 12, 109–113 preparation for, 98–102 rewarding players with playing • R • time, 60–61 Race to the Cone (drill), 240 rules, 27–28 rainy weather, 27 sample session, 182–183 Read and React drill, 179–180 season-ending, 345–346 receiving shy children, working with, 81 with chest, 155, 156 tone, setting, 109 cushioning at impact, 153–155 warm-ups, 95–96, 168, 182, 244, 288–292 with foot, 153–154 practice plan stopping movement and, 186 beginner, 182–183 with thigh, 154–155 creating, 98–99 troubleshooting, 155–156 intermediate, 243–244 recordkeeping, of injuries, 294 revising, 141–142 recreational leagues, 28–29 praise red card, 47 all contributions, 23–24 Red Light, Green Light game, 106 for athletically gifted player, 84 referee coaching philosophy and, 21–22 abuse by parents, 59 evenhandedness of, 23–24 adjusting to, 129 positive feedback, 111–112 greeting, pre-game, 116–117 teamwork and, 21–22 hand signals, 47–49 for your child, 15, 134 red card, 47 pre-game meal, 301 unsafe play and, 314 pre-game team meeting yellow card, 47 field conditions, discussing, 120 rehydration, during halftime, 126 inspiration, providing, 118–119 Remember icon, 5 instructions to team, 120–121 repetitiveness, avoiding, 121 length, 117 report cards, midseason, 337–338 position assignment, 119–120 respect, 18 tips for, 117–118 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 359

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restarts safety pass, 268 corner kicks, 215–216 score direct free kick, 217–218 on corner kick, 41 free kick, 216–219 running up, 130 indirect free kick, 218–219 scoring area, protecting, 200 penalty kicks, 214–215 -and-Roll play, 213–214 Shooting in the Spotlight (drill), 237–238 scrimmage Throw-In Competition (drill), 237 kids and parents, 105 throw-ins, 211–214 lefty-righty variation, 108 rewards, 112 overuse of, 107 RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate), 296 passing points variation, 107 roll call, 321 for player evaluation, 72 rules in practice plan, 183, 244 applying team rules evenly, 317 reducing scale of, 107 ball in play, 39–41 scaling down length of, 103 ball size, 50 soccer ball mania variation, 108 brushing up on, 26–27 select team, 29. See also travel team corner kicks, 40–41 self-esteem explaining to team, 27 praising all contributions, 23–24 field size, 32 of struggling players, 112 fouls, 44–47 uncoordinated children, 82 goal kicks, 41 of uninterested players, 85 goalie, 35 shielding, 193–194 kick-off, 39 shin guards, 68 make-up games, 27 shin splints, 298 number of players, 51 shooting drills offsides, 42–44, 270 Bending and Chipping Balls, 232–233 parents guide to, 63–64 Hit the Coach, 168–169 penalty kick, 39, 46–47 Move and React, 280 playing time, 309 Shooting in the Spotlight, 237–238 practices, 27–28 Spin and Shoot, 279 rainy weather, 27 variety, 231 recreational leagues, 28 Zig Zag, 234 referee hand signals, 47–49 shooting feint, 258–259 substitutions, 51–52, 124–125 Shooting in the Spotlight (drill), 237–238 throw-ins, 40 shots, limiting to avoid running up time keeping, 38–39 score, 130 variations for younger players, 49–52 Shots on Goal (drill), 182 running shoulder tackle, 207–208 laps, 104 shyness, 81 as punishment, 317 side tackle, 208–209 sideline support, promoting, 22 size • S • balls, 50 safety field, 32 coaching philosophy and, 18 goal, 33 travel team, 331 reduced field, 49–50 unsafe play, coach-encouraged, 314 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 360

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skills. See also defense; fundamentals, standing squats, 289 teaching; offense star player, 83 coaching philosophy on development, stations, during tryouts, 326 18, 20–21 steals, 163 focusing on basic at first practice, 97–98 Stop and Go, 106 introducing new defensive, 269–273 stopper introducing new offensive, 254–261 description of position, 36 skills of players, evaluating in 4-4-2 formation, 266 capitalization on opportunities, 73 in 4-3-3 formation, 264 defensive tenacity, 73 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 of goal scorers, 72 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 influence of player on the team, 74 strains and sprains, muscle, 296 mental aspect of game, 73–74 stretching, 288–291, 325 on the move, 72–73 striker response to defensive pressure, 73 description of position, 37–38 with scrimmages, 72 in 4-2-4 formation, 250 situational strengths and weaknesses, 74 skills needed for, 79 sliding tackle, 271–273 in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 snacks, 133, 302 in 3-4-3 formation, 253 Soccer Ball Mania (scrimmage in 3-3-4 formation, 251 variation), 108 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 soccer-ball photo, 346 striking (foul), 45 spacing of players, 186 substituting players, 49, 51–52, 124–125 speaking in public, anxiety and, 56 sun exposure, 299 special needs children sunscreen, 69, 101, 299 accommodations for, 87–88 sweeper alerting game officials to, 117 description of position, 36 discussion about, 70, 87–88 in 4-4-2 formation, 266 parents’ meeting, addressing at, 70, 87 in 4-3-3 formation, 264 Specialties Galore (drill), 281 in 4-2-4 formation, 249–250 Spin and Shoot (drill), 279 skills needed for, 78 sportsmanship in 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 abuse of officials, 59 in 3-4-3 formation, 253 arguing with coaches, 59 in 2-3-5 formation, 248 celebrating goals, 130 system of play, 247 coaching philosophy and, 18, 24 greet opposing coach and the officials, 116–117 • T • losing gracefully, 131 tackle modeling good, 24–25 block, 206–207 opposing coaches, 314–315 hook, 209–210 parent, 58–59, 311, 312 poke, 208 recognizing in post-game talk, 132 shoulder, 207–208 reminding players in pre-game side, 208–209 meeting, 118 sliding, 271–273 winning gracefully, 130 steals, 163 square pass, 186, 190 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 361

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tackling drills throws, goalie, 220–221 Chase and Catch, 239, 244 time Pressure, 239 extra (injury), 39 Race to the Cone, 240 regulation length, 38 Tackling 3-on-2s (drill), 241–242, 244 timeouts, 124 Taking on 2-on-1s (drill), 241, 244 Tip icon, 5 talker, dealing with nonstop, 320 tobacco, 113 team tone, setting practice, 109 greeting for the first time, 94–95 tooth injury, 298 identifying strengths and touch lines, 33 weaknesses, 74–75 tournaments, weekend, 330–331 team captain, 339 trading cards, team, 343 team packets, 63–64 trainer, team, 67 team parent, 66 trap, offside, 270–271 team roster, 64 trapping ball teamwork with chest, 155, 156 ball-hog syndrome, 89–91 with foot, 153–154 captain syndrome, avoiding, 22 with thigh, 154–155 coaching philosophy and, 21–23 travel coordinator, 68 emphasizing team spirit, 22–23 travel team evaluating players, 327 age group, 324 pizza party and, 23 burnout, avoiding, 329–330 praise and, 21–22 curfew, 331 sideline support, 22 description, 29, 323–324 team cheer, 23 evaluating players, 327–328 team name, 22 extracurricular activities, 332 Technical Stuff icon, 5 notifying players on making telephone-tree coordinator, 66 team, 328–329 tendencies, noticing, 200 playing time, 329, 330 thigh, receiving ball with, 154–155 selection process, 324–329 3-5-2 formation, 252–253 tryout, 325–326 3-4-3 formation, 253–254 weekend tournaments, 330–331 3-on-2 (drill), 229 tripping (foul), 45 three-strikes approach, to discipline, trophy coordinator, 67 317–319 troubleshooting 3-3-4 formation, 251–252 defensive miscues, 163–164 through pass, 189–190 dribbling problems, 150 Throw-In Competition (drill), 237 goaltending errors, 160–161 throw-ins heading errors, 158 defending, 221–222 passing problems, 153 description, 211–212 receiving, 155–156 by halfbacks, 37 tryout, 325–326 introducing skill, 98 turning feints, 260, 261 rules, 40 twists, 296 Screen-and-Roll play, 213–214 2-on-1 (drill), 178–179, 228–229 steps in executing, 212–213 2-3-5 formation, 248–249 32_773816 bindex.qxp 1/25/06 11:34 PM Page 362

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Warning! icon, 5 • U • water bottles, 68 uncoordinated children, 82 weather conditions, 128, 292, 299 uniforms, 69, 339 wet conditions, 120 unsafe play, encouraging, 314 win-at-all-cost parents, 306–308 upper back stretch, 291 wind, 299 wind knocked out, 298 wingers • V • description of position, 38 in 4-2-4 formation, 250 vacation, family, 61 skills needed for, 79 videos in 3-4-3 formation, 253 individual, 343 winning team, 342–343 coaching philosophy and, 57–58 videotape, for team evaluation, 75 gracefully, 130 vision problem, 166 votes, team, 338–339 • Y • • W • yellow card, 47 waist/lower-back stretch, 290 wall pass, 196–197, 224–225 • Z • Wall Pass-Heading Combination (drill), 277–278 Zig Zag (drill), 234, 244 warm-up , 204–205 breaking a sweat, 291–292 dribbling, 288, 291–292 practice, 95, 168, 182, 244 pre-game, 121 selecting leaders of, 96 stretching, 288–291 watching other team during, 222