CYS 3/4 (U10) Curriculum

CYS Development Targets

Over the course of the 3/4 (U10) seasons, we want our 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
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• Demonstrate awareness of 1st attacker role as well as begin to be aware of 2nd attacker roles
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• 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." [link]

Session 1 - Passing
Session 2 - Passing and Receiving
Session 3 - Dribbling
Session 4 - Dribbling to Penetrate
Session 5 - Passing and Receiving 2
Session 6 - Passing and Possession
Session 7 - Improving Your Team’s Dribbling Ability
Session 8 - Improving Your Team’s Dribbling Ability
Session 9 - Improving Your Team’s Passing AbilitySession
10 - Improving Your Team’s Passing AbilitySession
13 - Defending 1