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Ideal for youth soccer, this exercise, seemingly very simple, will allow your players to work on their awareness and passing quality.
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Passing Sequence with Directional Touches and Forward Play
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Sequential drill aimed at receiving behind the mannequin, directing the first touch in the direction of play, and following up with a forward pass....
Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
10 min
5-15 joueurs
Warm-up
U10 - U15
Diamond passing sequence incorporating a short layoff, a one-two pass, a switch of play, and a pass into the run to attack the depth....
Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
12 min
14-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - Seniors
Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....
Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
Used during a training session at FC Barcelona, this highly dynamic warm-up will allow your players to quickly increase their intensity....
Passing game work with a square of 6 players
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
This exercise allows you to work on passing from different angles. It is very easy to set up and can be used as a warm-up or a technical drill within your session....
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What is the U14 category?
The U14 category includes children aged 13-14 years. It is quite similar to the U15 category in terms of approach, although some important elements need to be considered. The U14 category marks an important stage in your players' lives: the transition to the full-size field, the much-dreaded 11-a-side field. At 14 years, you will need to focus your U14 training sessions around three main pillars: athletic development, tactical knowledge, and technical skill.
In U14, players reach a significant milestone in their young soccer careers. Beyond their commitment, the competitive spirit, individualities, and personalities begin to emerge. To best help them progress both individually and collectively, planning and structuring your training sessions accordingly requires real preparation.
To assist you, here is a detailed guide on the U14 category.
In U14, players reach a significant milestone in their young soccer careers. Beyond their commitment, the competitive spirit, individualities, and personalities begin to emerge. To best help them progress both individually and collectively, planning and structuring your training sessions accordingly requires real preparation.
To assist you, here is a detailed guide on the U14 category.
The objectives of the U14 category in soccer
The U14 category in soccer involves players who have not yet reached the age of 14 at the start of the season. At this age, players begin to refine their technical skills while developing a better understanding of game tactics.
The goal as a coach is to consolidate the technical foundations acquired in previous years (U13), while introducing and reinforcing the first tactical concepts. This includes, for example:
- The importance of positioning,
- Understanding offensive and defensive phases,
- Improving decision-making on the field.
- Directed passes
- Communication on the field during different phases of the game (corner, fouls…)
As a U14 player is in full physical development, it is also necessary to take the time to add exercises focused on muscle strengthening. This through training aimed at improving speed, endurance, and strength while being age-appropriate to avoid injuries.
Some tips for coaching a U14 team
Coaching a U14 team requires a teaching approach adapted to the players' age, their current level, and their potential for growth. It is essential for any coach to maintain a balance between the fun aspect of the sport and the development of soccer skills.
Coaches should thus encourage creativity, risk-taking, and personal expression on the field for each U14 player, while teaching the fundamental principles of team play.
Finally, keep in mind that at this age, positive communication and attention to the players' well-being are essential for their development and fulfillment.
What training exercises for U14s?
U14 training exercises should be designed to develop both the individual qualities of each player while implementing a collective game tactic. The U14 exercises, similar to exercises for higher categories, can encompass many themes, but we advise you to focus on the basics: control-passing, movement, and game intelligence. These elements will form the foundation of your players' playing style for many years, so do not neglect them. Be sure to animate your U14 training sessions well, managing the exercises as well as the rest periods.
Are you lacking inspiration in structuring your training sessions? Here are some exercise ideas:
- Technical courses: create courses with cones to work on dribbling, ball control, and accelerations, etc. The goal here will be to improve ball mastery and ball handling.
- Triangle or square passing games: these games help develop passing accuracy, quick decision-making, and off-the-ball play.
- Mini-matches: organize matches in small groups (3 vs 3 or 4 vs 4) to encourage interactions and understanding of team play. This will also allow you to apply technical skills in a match context.
- Shooting workshops: set up specific exercises around shooting, from various angles, game actions, focusing on power, technique, or precision.
- Agility and information gathering - the cup stealing game in soccer school : this fun exercise will help your players improve key skills like speed and decision-making.
Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Used by Unai Emery during his time at FC Sevilla in 2013, this warm-up is ideal for starting a session focused on playing between the lines....
Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player
15 min
16-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Small one-touch play combination exercise, ideal for a warm-up or a technical workshop during a session focused on passing. Numerous variations possible....
Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
Used within youth teams at Bayern Munich, this passing circuit is an ideal warm-up to work on positioning and movement before and after receiving the ball....
4-player passing sequence with scanning
12 min
12-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U10 - U15
Ideal for youth soccer, this exercise, seemingly very simple, will allow your players to work on their awareness and passing quality....
Warm-up Circuit: Speed and Agility Work
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U17
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal, this drill aims to work on speed, coordination, and overall mobility. Ideal as a warm-up!...
Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
15 min
14-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
8v8 warm-up drill to work on using width with 2 neutral players in the channels. Ideal for starting a session on the theme of space occupation....
Warm-up: 2v2 positioning work
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
Ideal warm-up drill for your players to improve in 2v2 situations, particularly on positioning in such scenarios....
Warm-up: team ball possession
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U10 - U15
Ideal warm-up drill to practice team ball retention, focusing on movement and passing accuracy....
Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
20 min
16-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U17
Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....
Warm-up: ball passing work
8 min
5-10 joueurs
Warm-up
U13 - U17
Excellent warm-up drill for ball control to practice touches and passes....
Passing and directional control work
9 min
3-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U9 - U14
Work on passing and directional control with this simple yet incredibly effective drill!...
Other theme U14 soccer drills
U14 Conditioning soccer drills
- Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
- Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape
- High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
U14 Small-sided games soccer drills
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
- 3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)