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Scanning before receiving

2 weeks
6 sessions
U6 - U9
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Scanning before receiving
Sessions per week: 1 2 3

Week 1

#1 Youth academy session: observation and information gathering 49 min

Week 2

#1 Information gathering and game vision in situations 57 min

Week 1

#1 Youth academy session: observation and information gathering 49 min

#2 Enhancing Game Awareness and Reactivity in Youth Soccer 57 min

Week 2

#1 Develop information processing and technical fluidity in game situations 49 min

#2 Information gathering and game vision in situations 57 min

About this cycle

This cycle focuses on the ability to keep your head up and gather information before playing. The work involves scanning the field, identifying teammates and opponents, and anticipating the next move before receiving the ball. The sessions put players in situations where they must observe quickly, make a decision, and play accurately. The goal is to teach players to play with their head before their feet.

Cycle objectives

  1. Look up and gather information before receiving.
  2. Observe the playing environment to anticipate.
  3. Improve reading of situations in play.
  4. Make the right choices through better information gathering.
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Scanning

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