U5 Goals and Objectives

U5 (Age 4-5):
 

1.     Direction of play and boundaries:

A. By the end of U5 – kids understand direction of play, Including:

·       Being able to transition from offense to defense in both drills and games

·       Being able to turn a ball to transition from offense to defense

·       Being able to track back to get goal side

B. By the end of U5 – kids understand that soccer is played within boundaries, Including:

·       Being able to stay within a defined grid in both drills and games

2.     Soccer concepts – Kicking/Dribbling:

A. By the end of U5 – Kids will be able to demonstrate all of the following dribbling skills:

·       The ability to speed dribble using both feet

·       The ability to dribble through objects and obstacles with control using both feet

·       The ability to control, stop, and turn using both feet

·       The ability to avoid pressure by dribbling

·       The ability to stay within a defined area while dribbling

·       The ability to move in the desired direction with the dribble

B.  By the end of U5 – kids will be able to demonstrate all of the following kicking skills:

·       The ability to hit various targets from greater distances and with more power

·       Introduce proper ball striking techniques, including:

o   Laces, Inside, Both feet, Striking within the flow of play

3. Introduce competition – Shielding/Winning Ball:

A. By the end of U5 – kids can effectively compete in an offense vs. defense scenario, including:

·       Shielding the ball to keep a defender away

·       Using the dribble and shield to avoid pressure

·       Attacking a player with ball to win procession

·       Players become comfortable with competitive/physical nature of the sport