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PSC Skills/Concept Introduction Matrix by Age
Group
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Topic |
U-6 |
U-8 |
U-10 |
U-12 |
U-14 |
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Skills |
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Passing |
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Push pass |
X |
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Drive pass |
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X |
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Chip pass |
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X |
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Ball skills |
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Control Dribble |
X |
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Speed
Dribble |
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X |
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Sole drag |
X |
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Turning on ball |
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X |
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Sweeping Ball (cuts) |
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X |
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Fakes (step over, stomp) |
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X |
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Trapping |
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Foot inside |
X |
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Foot outside |
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X |
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Foot instep |
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X |
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Thigh |
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X |
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Chest |
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X |
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Shooting |
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Laces |
X |
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Instep |
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X |
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Volley |
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X |
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Swerve |
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X |
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Heading |
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X |
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Throw ins |
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X |
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Bumping off ball |
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X |
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Corners |
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X |
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PK |
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X |
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Screening |
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X |
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Slide tackling |
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X |
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Concept |
U-6 |
U-8 |
U-10 |
U-12 |
U-14 |
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Pace |
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X |
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Offside |
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X |
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Over commitment |
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X |
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Playing back |
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X |
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Moving to pass |
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X |
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Space |
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X |
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Positional play |
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X |
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Overlapping |
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X |
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Trapping with body |
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X |
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Marking players |
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X |
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Recovery runs |
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X |
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Support |
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X |
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Wall pass |
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X |
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Kick off plays |
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X |
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TO THE COACH:
The concept for the matrix is to provide a plan for player
development while the child advances through all age levels. You
should use this list as a guide when planning your practices.
The list of skills and concepts are not intended to be
all-inclusive and each coach may, of course, modify the list to
suit the needs of each individual team. Suggested drills for
each skill or concept are available from PSC coach development
officer or mentor coach.
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