BLOCK PLAN -
Four lesson Soccer unit

The block plan is an outline of a potential progression for the unit.
Links on block plan go to task/game sheets.  The task/game sheets contain teaching points, organization pointers, diagrams and images or video clips.
 
 
 
 

Lesson 1
Tactical Problem
 MAINTAINING POSSESSION OF THE BALL & USING SPACE IN ATTACK.
Lesson focus: Dribbling
Skill objective: On-the-ball skills relating to footwork and ball control. Consistency. Use of fakes and changes in direction to elude defenders.
Introductory task/game
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
Culminating Game:  		 Lesson 2
Tactical Problem
 CREATING SPACE IN ATTACK
Lesson focus: Passing 
Skill objective: To pass accurately using proper technique and control. Consistency in off-the-ball movements, such as creating space, to encourage better understanding in problem-solving and decision-making.
Introductory task/game
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
Culminating Game:
  • 5-on-5 Game (no goalies, emphasis on creating and locating space).
 
Lesson 3
Tactical Problem
 CREATING SPACE IN ATTACK & DEFENDING SPACE
Lesson focus: Passing and Defending
Skill objective: Review passing for better understanding, but defending the ball carrier and pass is emphasized. To defend by marking, attacking the ball, applying pressure, covering, and clearing the ball.
Introductory task/game
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
Culminating Game: 		Lesson 4
Tactical Problem
 ATTACKING THE GOAL
Lesson focus: Shooting
Skill objective: Shoot for accuracy, consistency, and force generation. Emphasis on off-the-ball movements, such as turning and creating space for shooting opportunities. In addition, to possess shooting on-the-ball skills, such as one-timers and give and go's.
Introductory task/game
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
Culminating Game:
  • 5-on-5 Game (with goalies, focus on technique, locating space, forcing movement)

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