As an athlete, I know what works for me and what is fun to do so your players dont get bored.

Keep Away Passing
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Start by setting up a grid on the soccer field about
15 yards x 15 yards. This can be smaller depending on
the age of the players.

Four players participate in each drill and need two
soccer balls for the group. Three of the players play
offense, and one plays defense.

The defender should wear a different color or be
somehow identified as a defender.

The point of the exercise is to keep the ball away
from the defender. The three offensive players must
pass to each other, attempting to keep control of both
balls at the same time.

The defender works not to intercept the ball but
to touch the offensive players.

If the defender is able to touch the offensive player,
he then switches places and becomes and offensive player,
much like the game of keep away.

If the offensive players keep control of the ball for
20 seconds, they receive one point. A total of five
points means the drill is over.

This drill will help your athletes develop a sense of
strategy about keeping a ball away from a defender, improve
their passing skills, and encourage teamwork between
the offensive players.

heres another drill

Okay... here's the drill I promised.

It's called 4v3 Attack vs. Defense

It's appropriate for all ages, but especially
good for U10, U12, U14, and U16. Try it with at
least 8 players, but no more than 17.

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How The Drill Works
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Set up on a half field, with cones, a goal,
and alternate jerseys. You'll need a grid about
30 x 30 in size, with one side playing to goal.

Assign 4 attackers and 3 defenders wearing
an alternate jersey. A keeper should be defending
the goal.

To start, instruct the players to exploit their
numerical advantage and finish with a shot on goal.

Attackers should move the ball looking for the open
player and holes in the defense. The defenders
should try to break down the attack and will gain
experience in how to cover a one-down situation.

If a defender gains possession of the ball and
completes one pass to the coach, the attack is over.

Give the ball back to the attackers and have them
build the attack again.

If scoring chances are too infrequent, try increasing
the number of attackers to 5 v 3, or reducing the
defenders to 4 v 2.

And if the attack is scoring too often, try evening
up the ratio and have 4 attackers go against 4
defenders.

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Coaching Points
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Offensively, encourage your players to switch the
point of the attack quickly to throw the defense
off balance. Have them play quick both physically
(ie. 1 and 2 touch) and mentally (ie. think ahead).

Instruct your defenders to contain the play and
keep the ball in front of them at all times. Use early
pressure and don't allow space behind the defenders.

Try that one at your next practice and let me know
how it goes!

if you need any more drills let me know. and as for strenghing i will get back to you on that.

About how many miles do you need to be able to run in a week to play soccer?

Does a marathon runner make a good soccer player simply because they can run 26 miles? No, of course not. Far better to work on your technical ability and general fitness. If you're practising on your own, it's hard to stay motivated. If you can find a mate to practice with you, there's loads of good 1v1 drillsa and games on footy4kids. Go to the home page and search for '1 v 1'.

http://www.footy4kids.co.uk

anything he can do to improve his agility would be great.:)

Running sprints will help too the coaches all want speed and will be looking fo it. When I was getting ready for soccer I would sprint around my house trying to beat my time each time around. Jogging long distance will also increase your speed believe it or not. Practicing simple and effective moves will help as well as practicing harder more intricate moves. some coaches check juggling ability, this will help ball control. Also work on taking the ball with your body out of the air.Hope this helps