Organizing Team Practices

• Field usage is first come first serve - do not take over 1/2 a field.
         • Mondays will be practice and game days for all girls’ teams, 
                  and the U14/U16 boys.
         • You can use baseball fields for practice.
• Sessions should last 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes each, once or 
         twice a week (age-specifics chart)
• Sessions should be upbeat, encouraging, with very little explanations, 
         short demonstrations, a lot player participation.
• Encourage players to bring their own ball. Incorporate as many 
         touches on the ball for each player as possible.
• Practice sessions should be divided into 3 parts:
         1. Introduction of skill - Individual Drills (Many short drills 
                  are better than a few long drills)
         2. Practice the skill - Small Group Drills (2-3 player groups)
         3. Large Group Drills (Scrimmage - stress today’s skill in the 
                  scrimmage

Do’s	Don’t
Keep players active with a ball Keep instructions simple and very brief Emphasize skill development Involve players as soon as they arrive.	Don’t make long or complicated instructions Don’t keep players standing in line, waiting for their turn Don’t emphasize winning at all cost. Don’t wait for the entire team before starting practice.

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