1UP Winter 2022 Training Menu

 
 

All sessions are carefully designed by head coach and founder Graham Fisher which consists of all important player habits needed to excel and improve in today's modern game within GAME REALISTIC training activities. Graham blends his 7 years of youth & professional experience in Germany, Ireland, Spain & England, with his 3 National Coaching licenses to bring the players and coaching staff a second to none training environment.

 

Session Topic Breakdown (Objectives & Coaching Points)

1) Escape Skills! (November 7th - November 13th)

Objective: Indoor soccer brings tight spaces, learn how to deal with them! Players will gain the ability to dribble, manipulate, protect and evade opponents in pressure pockets containing 2 or more defenders.

Coaching Points:

  1. Rapid touches with BOTH feet

  2. Find the space to escape

  3. Creativity and disguise

  4. Effective ball protection (safe side from nearest defender)

2) Aerial Control (November 14th - November 20th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to control the ball from the air using all parts of their body, while under pressure from defenders

Coaching Points:

  1. Recognition of defenders & space while ball is in the air

  2. Effective ball protection (safe side)

  3. Quick selection of body part control method (Foot, thigh, chest)

  4. Decision on distance of touch (Spiderman touch, or explosion touch)

  5. Focus & concentration of next decision (Shot, pass or dribble)

3) Tiki-Taka Passing (November 21st - November 27th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to receive and pass quickly and accurately (or play one touch) to increase your speed of play in possession.

Coaching Points:

  1. Vision & Awareness before receiving (decision made before pass arrives)

  2. Select body shape

  3. Select pass type

  4. Pass technique & execution

  5. Find the next space quickly!

4) Goal Scoring (November 28th - December 4th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to score goals from different scenarios, locations and situations, with BOTH FEET.

Coaching Points:

  1. Strikes (Laces - power from distance)

  2. Whips/Placement (Ability to bend the ball, balance of power and accuracy)

  3. Aerial (Volleys & Headers - if age applicable)

5) Vision & Awareness (December 5th - December 11th)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to affectively scan and play while receiving the ball, recognizing space, defenders and teammates. The ultimate objective is to be able to have plan A and plan B before ball is received.

Coaching Points:

  1. Double movement to shake defender

  2. Demand ball

  3. See space in front

  4. Technique of Shoulder Check

    1. Side on body shape “check shoulder not back”

    2. Length of check - “take a picture not video”

  5. Timing of Shoulder Check - For short pass, before the pass is made

    1. Check too early? Technique fails

    2. Check too late? Picture behind can change

  6. Body shape

    1. Facing desired direction

    2. Facing away from desired direction (disguised)

6) Games Week (December 12th - December 18th)

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!

*Please note that the order of these player habits & topics are subject to change.

** The second half (Jan-April) of the Traiing Menu will be released in December