UD FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (6-9 YRS) - MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
UD FOUNDATION (AGES 6-9 YRS)
UD GIRLS FOUNDATION (AGES 6-9 YRS)
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!