McLean Youth Soccer Association

Create Space on the Field:

1. Move away from the team-mate with the ball.
2. Try to move to a spot that is forward (toward the opponents goal).
3. Move away from the opposing players.
4. Call out to your team-mate for a pass.
5. Always look for a new position to move to.

Receiving and Making Passes:

1. Trap the ball by making light contact with the ball and your foot.
2. Position your body between any attacker and your ball.
3. Maintain control of the ball while you look for someone to pass to.
4. Make a quick pass either to the feet of your team-mate or slightly
   ahead of their position so they can run to the ball.
5. Move to a new position so that you can receive a pass.

Throw Ins: (continue to practice this, you're all doing well!)

1. Both feet must remain on the ground during the throw.
2. The ball must be thrown over the head.
3. Neither foot may cross the sideline.
   
   Try to throw the ball to another team member.
   Try to make the throw quickly.
    - The other team will have less time to prepare.
    - We'll have more time to try to score a goal.

Defending the Ball:

1. Spread your arms out to make it harder for attackers to get your ball.
2. Put your body between the attacker and the ball when possible.
3. Don't let the ball get too far away from you.