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CYS 3/4 (U10) Curriculum

CYS Development Targets

Over the course of the 3/4 (U10) seasons, we want our 3rd and 4th grade players to develop the ability to:

Techniques

• Pass with some accuracy using the different surfaces of the foot (in particular, the inside-of-the-foot pass)

 • Receive balls on the ground with different surfaces of the foot

 • Dribble with head up using different surfaces of foot and changes in speed

Tactics

• Demonstrate awareness and technique for 1v1 defending, as well as begin to be aware of 2nd defender roles

• Demonstrate awareness of 1st attacker role as well as begin to be aware of 2nd attacker roles

• Begin to understand “diamond” and “triangle” shapes

Psychology

• Manage emotions during both successful and failed moments of play

• Stay mentally engaged for extended periods of time

• Increase awareness of teammate involvement

CYS 3/4 (U10) Weekly Practice Curriculum

This weekly practice Curriculum follows the Play-Practice-Play approach as explained in "How to Run an Effective Practice."


Weekly Session Plans here.

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