Yishun Academy Curriculum

Warm-up:

Players will do kips up with their foot and thighs, then do 3 rounds of run. To warm up their feet and body for the session.

Passing Drill:

Players will pass and move. Both sides will go at the same time with players with the ball diagonally opposite each other. Both will start by passing to the player at the center who will play a pass to the third player to dribble back to the start. After every pass, the passer will follow where they pass and take the position of the player who they just passed to. Improves player's movement, passing, ball control and communication.

Possession Drill:

Players will be separated into 2 teams. Teams are to hold the ball and pass to each other in their own halves. The other team are only allowed to send 2 players to regain the ball and bring it back to their halves. Improves player's ball control, communication, passing and teamwork.

2v1 Drill:

Players split into attackers and defenders. Defenders will start with the ball and choose to pass to whoever in the pairs to start the sequence. Attackers are to pass at least once before trying to shoot for goal. Improves player's passing, teamwork and communication.

Small Sided Game:

Two captains will be chosen, and the captains will take turns to choose their team. Teams will play 2 matches of 7 minutes. Improves player's communication and teamwork.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

1. Players to split themselves into three separate queues.
2. On coach's command, players at the front of the queue to start running to the first cone.
3. After touching the first cone, they are to run back to the original cone.
4. Drill repeats for the remaining cones; players to return to original cone after each cone.
5. Each player to run the drill three times.
6. Coach to change variations with backpaddling and side movements for subsequent rounds.

Passing:

1. Players to pair up and each pair takes a ball.
2. One player will stand on the line of the circle and the other will stand in the circle.
3. Players to practice passing; 2-touch, 1-touch, passing in the air.
4. Upon coach's command, players in the circle are to find another player on the line to practice the passes.
5. Players on the line will then switch with the players in the circle and practice their passes.

Dribbling:

1. Players to form a queue at the start cone.
2. On coach's command, first player to dribble around the cones to the next cone.
3. After second cone, player to dribble fast in a straight line to the last cone.
4. At the last cone, player to perform 10 taps on the ball with their feet, before passing it back to the next player in the queue.
5. Play continues for a stipulated amount of time.

Shooting:

1. The coach plays a ball on the ground to the first player in line, so the shot takes place around the edge of the penalty area.
2. After the shot, the coach follows up by tossing a ball to the same shooter. The shooter must volley or head the ball into the goal.

Small Sided Games:

The players will now get gametime where they can use what they have learnt in the training session. The coaches can stop and start the game accordingly to improve their gameplay.

Warm-up:

Players will juggle the ball using their feet and thigh.

Warm-up Runs:

• 1st Round: Players will jog to the cone and back.
• 2nd Round: Players will jog sideways to the cone and back.
• 3rd Round: Players will jog while doing "high knees" to the cone and back.
• 4th Round: Players will jog while doing "butt kicks" to the cone and back.
• 5th Round: Players will have a sprinting race. Every player in each group will take turns to sprint to the cone and back. The first team to finish wins.

Improves player's agility and speed.

Captain's Ball:

Players will be split into two teams. One player from each team will be the "catcher" and will be stationed within the box set up on both side of the pitch. Players aren't allowed to move when they are holding the ball. In order for any team to score, players will need to throw the ball to their "catcher" and the "catcher" has to catch the ball from within the box. Improves player's positioning and teamwork.

Ball Control Drill:

A circle is set up on the pitch. Players are split into "Outside" players and "Inside" players.

• 1st Round: "Outside" players will pass the ball to the "Inside" players in the square. "Inside" players will move around the square to ask for the ball, receives the ball and passes it back to "Outside" players. Roles will be switched upon coach's command.
• 2nd Round: "Outside" players will throw the ball up for "Inside" players to control the ball and pass the ball back to the "Outside" players. Roles will be switched upon coach's command.

Improves passing technique, awareness and ball control.

Small-sided match:

Players should apply all the skills that they learned (passing, dribbling, positioning, and shooting) into the match.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

Awareness Drills:

1. 1st Player will have to pick up a colored marker and place in the tic-tac-toe grid.
2. Next, the player then will have to run back and slap their teammates hands before their teammates can place a new colored marker in the grid.
3. First team to complete the grid wins.

Dribbling Drills:

1. Instruct the players to protect their ball while trying to "knock-out" the other player's ball out of the grid.
2. Players must stay with their ball and cannot leave the ball for extended periods of time.
3. Players can only be "knocked-out" 2 times where they do 5-10 pushups and get back in the game.
4. On the 3rd time, they are out.
5. The last player standing in the end wins.

1V1s:

1. On the coach's command, the first player from each team should sprint around the cone in front of their line.
2. As the players approach the cone, the coach plays a 50/50 ball in the middle of each cone.
3. The two players fight for possession and quickly attack the goal.
4. The players battle each other for the ball, and either player can score a goal after winning possession.

Shooting Drills:

The first player in the line passes a ball outside to the winger player and quickly weaves in and out of the cones or training sticks. At the same time, the winger player plays a ball to the target player who lays the ball off to the first player as they come out of the cones. The first player should attempt a first-time shot on goal, if possible.

Small Sided Games:

The players will now get gametime where they can use what they have learnt in the training session. The coaches can stop and start the game accordingly to improve their gameplay.

Warm-up:

Players will juggle the ball using their feet and thigh.

Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-Up:

Players are split into two groups. Each group will have 3 bibs. Players in each team will take turns to put the bib on the tic tac toe. The first team to get a straight line wins. Improves player's awareness and speed.

Shooting Drill:

Player A will run to the first cone to receive the ball. Player B passes the ball to Player A and makes a run forward. Player A receives the ball and lays the ball for Player B to shoot. Cycle continues. Improves player's ball control, dribbling and shooting technique.

2v2:

Players are split into "Attackers" and "Defenders". Two attackers will go against two defenders in each round. Defenders will start off by passing the ball to one of the attackers. Attackers will attempt to score a goal while defenders will attempt to block the shot or clear the ball out. Improves player's passing, positioning and coordination skills.

Small-sided match:

Players should apply all the skills that they learned (passing, dribbling, positioning, and shooting) into the match.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1V1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe awareness game; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50 challenge; winger shooting combination drill.

Small Sided Games:

The players will now get gametime where they can use what they have learnt in the training session.

Passing, Dribbling & Shooting:

Pass-and-move rotation drill with extra balls added; receive-turn-dribble-pass trio drill; shooting with ground ball then volley.

Small Sided Games:

The players will now get gametime where they can use what they have learnt in the training session.

Warm-up:

Players will juggle the ball using their feet and thigh. Players jog around the field.

Warm-up Passing, Dribbling/Passing Drill, 2v1 & Small-sided match:

Gate passing with zig-zag runs; dribble and cut direction at centre cone; 2v1 with attackers trying to score; small-sided match.

Warm-up, Gate Passing, First Touch / Header Drill & Small-sided Game:

Kip-up warm-up; gate passing pairs; circle first-touch (round 1: feet, round 2: headers); longer small-sided game with 4 breaks.

Tic-Tac-Toe Warm-Up, Dribbling Drill, 1v1 & Small-sided match:

Tic-tac-toe bib game; dribble around rectangle box; 1v1 attacker vs defender with shot under pressure; small-sided match.

Passing, Possession & Small Sided Games:

Three-station warm-up (hurdles, diagonal cones, ladder); point-and-pass direction drill; 10-pass possession game; free game time.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1V1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe awareness; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50 challenge; winger combination shooting drill.

Small Sided Games.

Ball Control Drill, 1v1, Shooting Drill & Small-sided match:

Circle inside/outside passing and heading drill; 1v1 with defender chasing after attacker cuts; three-spot long-range shooting; small-sided match.

Warm-up, Gate Passing, First Touch / Header Drill & Small-sided Game:

Kip-up warm-up; gate passing pairs; circle first-touch and header drill; longer small-sided game with 4 breaks.

Gate Passing, Dribbling Drill, 2v1 & Small Sided Game:

Gate pass-and-return drill; zig-zag vs inside-tap dribbling stations; 2v1 with at-least-one-pass rule; 5v5 game.

Warm-up Passing, Dribbling/Passing Drill, 2v1 & Small-sided match:

Check-in passing warm-up; pass-and-move square with zig-zag variant; 2v1 attackers vs one defender; small-sided match.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1v1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50; winger combination shooting drill.

Small Sided Games.

Warm-up:

Players will juggle the ball using their feet and thigh.

Monkey / Rondo:

Players are split into groups of 4 or 5. Offensive players are positioned around the box. 1 player will be the defensive player or the "monkey". The defensive player is positioned in the box. The offensive players are to use the space around the box to pass the ball. The first pass is free. The defensive player will attempt to win the ball. If the possession of the ball is lost – either to the defensive player or due to bad pass or bad touch, the player that made the mistake will switch roles with the defensive.

Warm-Up Runs, Passing/Dribbling Drill, 2v1 & Small-sided match:

Short-distance sprint/backpedal stations and zig-zag runs; four-group dribble-and-switch drill; 2v1 attackers vs defender; small-sided match.

Passing, Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Runner vs catcher gate warm-up; dribble-pass-cross-shoot partner drill; shooting with ground ball then volley; free game time.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1V1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50; winger combination shooting drill.

Small Sided Games.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Tag team warm-up; pass-and-move rotation; king of the ring dribbling; shooting drill.

Agility Drill, Possession Drill, Technical Shooting & Small Sided Game:

Timed agility circuit (high knees, ladder, hurdles + 1-2 finish); 10-pass possession drill; varied ball technical shooting; game time.

Dribbling Warm-Up, Dribbling Drill, 1v1 Progression to 2v1 & Small-sided match:

Dribble-around-box warm-up; knock-out king of the ring; 1v1 dribble-into-box scoring; small-sided match.

Passing, Dribbling, Possession & Small Sided Games:

4-player passing rotation; numbers dribbling 50/50 challenge; 10-pass possession game; free game time.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1V1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50; winger combination shooting.

Small Sided Games.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills, 1V1s & Shooting Drills:

Tic-tac-toe; knock-out dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50; winger combination shooting.

Small Sided Games.

Passing Drills, Running Drill & Small-sided match:

Clock-wise receiving drill; two-touch to one-touch pairs; sprint stamina runs; rectangle and movement passing combinations; small-sided match.

1v1 Tag, Dribbling Drill, 1v1 & Ball Possession:

Bib-snatch tag drill; feint/stepover dribbling course; 1v1 defender starts with ball; possession with 2 interceptors from opposing team.

Fun Game, Dribbling Drill, 1v1 & Small Sided Game:

Bib-snatch warm-up; feint dribbling at centre cone; 1v1 with defender passing to attacker; 3v3 sided match 10 minutes.

Warm-up Dribble, 5v5 (GAG), Goal Kick, Corner Kick & Small-sided match:

Toe-tap dribble warm-up; game-like 5v5 with minimal stoppages; goal kick scenarios; corner kick progressions.

Fun Game, Goal Kick Scenario, Corner Kick Scenario & Small Sided Game:

Toe-tap dribble warm-up; goalkeeper + 4v3 goal kick; 3 attackers + 4 defenders corner kick; 7-minute game.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills (3v1), Shooting Drill & Small Sided Games:

Bell touches and foundation dribbling variations; 3v1 rotating defender passing; diamond 1-2-3-layoff shooting combination.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Runner vs catcher gate warm-up; pass-and-move rotation; dribble-to-cone and back-paddle; shooting drill.

Awareness, Dribbling & 1v1 Drills.

Shooting Drills & Small Sided Games.

Warm-up: Juggling with feet and thigh.

King of The Ring & Dribbling Drill.

Combination Drill & Small-sided match.

Warm-up: Kip-ups with feet and thighs.

Mini Game (King of the Ring) & Dribbling Course.

Crossing Drill & Small Sided Game.