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KC Kicks Practice Plan 4-14-26

Swarner Park
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

This practice will feel a little different. We’re going to keep things moving and build from simple to game-like situations.

The focus is passing, movement, and attacking with purpose.

Arrival Activity – Partner Passing

As players arrive, jump into partner passing.

  • Two-touch
  • One-touch
  • Keep moving after the pass

Focus: clean passes, good first touch, staying active.

Skill Work – Rollover (5 minutes)

We’ll introduce and rep a simple move.

  • Rollover across the body
  • Push into space
  • Add a burst after the move

Keep it quick and sharp.

Drill Phase 1 – 1v1 + Neutral (10–12 minutes)

Setup:

  • 4 small goals
  • 1v1 in the middle
  • Neutral player on the sideline

Rules:

  • Each player attacks 2 goals
  • Must complete a pass to the neutral before scoring
  • Players rotate lines after each turn

Focus:

  • Use the pass to create space
  • Head up to find goals
  • Quick decisions

Drill Phase 2 – 2v2 to 4 Goals (10–12 minutes)

Setup:

  • 4 small goals
  • 2v2 in the middle

Rules:

  • Play to any goal
  • New group steps in after each goal

Focus:

  • Spacing
  • Passing vs dribbling decisions
  • Movement off the ball

Transition Game – Numbers Up to Goal (15–20 minutes)

Setup:

  • Big goal + keeper
  • 2 small goals outside the box
  • Coach with balls in the middle

Sequence:

1️⃣ Start – 1v2

  • Coach plays ball to striker
  • Striker attacks 2 defenders

2️⃣ Transition – 2v1

  • After shot or turnover, coach plays to defenders
  • Defenders attack small goals (2v1 vs striker)

3️⃣ Final Wave – 3v2

  • Immediately, attackers join
  • Now it becomes 3v2 going to big goal
  • Every attacker must touch the ball

Focus:

  • Quick transition mindset
  • Finding the advantage
  • Moving the ball under pressure
  • Finishing with confidence

Crossing & Finishing (10–12 minutes)

Setup:

  • 4 lines
    • 2 central (strikers)
    • 2 wide (wingers)

Action:

  • Striker plays wide
  • Winger takes a touch and crosses
  • Striker finishes

(No defenders — focus on timing and technique)

Focus:

  • Quality passes wide
  • Good first touch from winger
  • Timing the run
  • Finishing the play

Final Scrimmage (15–20 minutes) ⚽

Let them play.

Encourage:

  • Using width
  • Passing before scoring
  • Confidence going forward
  • Quick transitions

Focus for the Day

  • Use passing to create space
  • Move after you pass
  • Recognize numbers advantage
  • Always be checking your shoulder

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