Announcing 3 summer clinics for Tuesday nights in July! These clinics are geared towards players entering grades 3-6 for the fall school year. They will be held on Field 8 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at the Kickers Soccer Park. Bring shin-guards and soccer cleats. Cost is $15 per session. You can register for one, two or all three. So we can plan for an optimum staff to player ratio each session will be capped at a maximum of 40 participants.
July 12 - Goalkeeping and Defensive Movement
Basic Keeper skills and rules
Proper technique for drop kicks & scoop throws
When to use & advantages
Practice catching & controlling the ball low, mid, high
Where defenders are most useful to cover angles and how to verbalize positioning as the keeper
July 19 - Attacking Positions and Movement of Game
Movement over the field of play and not following the ball
Dribbling and Passing using various techniques for short/long passes and 1-2 touches
Off-side positioning and how to set an attacking run
Setting up a shot on Goal and where to look for/be ready with an assist
July 26 - Passing, Shooting and Restarts
Proper foot placement and body position when taking a shot on goal
Power vs finesse
Understanding how the offside rule differs for these restarts
Setting and taking corner kicks as well as positioning on field
Goal kicks and positioning on field
Throw-ins short/long
Understanding how the offside rule differs for these restarts
Registration for this program starts June 1