UD FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (6-9 YRS) - MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
UD FOUNDATION (AGES 6-9 YRS)
UD GIRLS FOUNDATION (AGES 6-9 YRS)
May 2024
Throughout May, our UD Foundation players have refined their dribbling skills, with a particular focus on utilising their weaker foot effectively. Our UD coaching team prepared several engaging drills and exercises that challenged the players to master dribbling techniques with both feet, fostering versatility and adaptability on the pitch.
Alongside enhancing their confidence in dribbling, our training sessions have emphasised the fundamental aspects of defending in 2v2 situations. Players have received coaching on the principles of positioning, timing, and communication necessary to effectively prevent opposing attacks in small-sided/game realistic scenarios. By instilling a solid understanding of defensive concepts early on, our Foundation players are better equipped to contribute to their team's success and develop into well-rounded footballers regardless of their regular on-field position.
As we progress through the UD Summer Term, the dedication and progress displayed by our young players serve as a testament to their commitment to improvement. With a strong foundation in dribbling and defending, they are poised to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their football journey for the upcoming season.
For more information on our UD training programmes, please visit the link below and we would be delighted to welcome any of our current UD players as well as their friends to experience any of our additional weekly sessions!
UD TRAINING PROGRAMMES (NON LEAGUE MEMBERS)
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June 2024 News
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March 2024
Throughout March, our UD Foundation players (aged 6-9 years) have conscientiously refined their abilities, with a strong emphasis on learning advanced techniques of passing and dribbling, as well as developing their skill in shielding the ball while dribbling. Building upon the foundational learning outcomes of the previous UD Autumn Term, our training programmes during the Spring have intensified their focus on honing these essential skills.
In particular, considerable time has been dedicated to perfecting passing accuracy and dribbling control, crucial aspects of football that demand precision and coordination. Additionally, special attention has been given to teaching the players how to effectively shield the ball from opponents while dribbling, enabling them to maintain possession under pressure and create opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
Furthermore, alongside our tailored training sessions, notable progress has been made in grasping the strategic significance of maintaining possession and creating attacking opportunities. As we look towards our future technical and tactical objectives, the advancements made in March give us a great pedestal for our Foundation players to continue excelling.
We can’t wait to see all our UD players for the upcoming Summer Term kicking-off in a few weeks time.
April 2024 News
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February 2024
This month, our UD Foundation players have diligently sharpened their skillsets, with a strong emphasis on the vital techniques of striking and finishing under pressure plus defending as a unit. While upholding the fundamental learning outcomes from the previous UD Autumn Term, our training programmes have intensified their focus on refining these critical skills.
Specifically, we've dedicated significant time to mastering techniques such as 'crossing and finishing' and 'playing through the thirds of the field', which demand precision and composure even in the face of opposition.
Furthermore, in addition to our efforts, considerable strides have been made in comprehending the strategic significance of 'attacking from all areas'. This understanding not only enhances our ability to exploit open spaces but also strengthens our capacity to execute effective goal scoring opportunities and finishes when under pressure. As we look ahead to future technical and tactical objectives, the advancements achieved in February stand as a testament to our players' dedication and promise to fortify their prowess on the pitch!!
January 2024
Across our Foundation training programmes, we have maintained the learning outcomes covered across the Autumn Term but have placed more focus on the variation of 'dribbling whilst shielding a player away' and 'passing through the thirds of the field'. These skills are challenging to master, however, the progress our players have made will be sure to support them further as we look forward to next term's technical and tactical targets throughout February. In addition to 'passing through the thirds', we have also made huge progress on understanding the importance of 'switching the play' in order to unlock and take full advantage of open spaces to progress our attack upfield!