BLOCK PLAN - 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/video clips.
Lesson 1  
 
Tactical Problem:
Moving to open space and moving to support passer.
 
Lesson focus:
Creating space and giving support.
 
Introductory task/game
 
    Ball Tag
 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 
    Grid (no defender and with defender)
    
 
Culminating Game:
 
    End Ball
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lesson 3  
 
Tactical Problem:
Preventing scoring
 
Lesson focus:
Defending ball, space, and gaining possession of the ball.
 
Introductory task/game
 
Partner keep away
Chaos drill
 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 
    1 vs. 1
 
Culminating Game:
Multiple goal mini soccer
Lesson 2  
 
Tactical Problem:
Creating space to receive a pass.
 
Lesson focus:
Passing and receiving.
 
Introductory task/game
 
    Passing with partner in a large group
 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 
    Grid passing with a partner
 
Culminating Game:
 
    Modified End Ball
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lesson 4
 
Tactical Problem:
Maintaining possession of the ball, creating and using space in attacking the goal.
 
Lesson focus:
Dribbling
 
Introductory task/game
 
    Grid to Grid dribble drill
 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 
    Slalom cone driblle and pass relay
 
Culminating Game:
Mini soccer games
6 vs. 6