German Football Association

Inroduction Basic Defense Formations This DVD shows you how to start teaching the basics of ball-oriented defense (providing support, convering teammates, "double teaming" on the player with the ball) at the 11- and 12-year-old age level. For more advanced players, it also present a step-by-step procedure for introduction defense formations, using the back four as an example. The third part of the DVD contains exercises developed specifically to teach individual and group defense tactics. Language: English Length: 57 minutes Size: 4:3 - PAL     Index: Using small-sided games to teach basic tactics (games in which one team outnumbers the other) Teaching the back four step by step: basic movements, back four against attack formation with two forwards, cooperation with midfield and goalkeeper Teaching ball-oriented defense step by step: basic individual tactics, defending in pairs,defending in groups of three

This DVD about dribbling moves show you how to systematically expand your players´ repertoire, regardless of age or skill level.What´s unique: You can see how 12-year-olds learn the techniques, 17-year-olds refine them, and German national team players execute them perfectly. Language: English Length: 130 minutes Size: 4:3 - PAL    Index: Scissors and step-overs the importance of moves in soccer Training objectives for different age levels Detailes technical explanations: step-over, double step-over, scissor, double scissors Eleven systematic steps for introducing and teaching the scissors and the step-over Age-specific training information for 12-year-olds and 17-year-olds German natinal team players Mehmet Scholl and Bernd Schneider demonstrate the scissors and the step-over 

Playing and Practicing with Five- to Six-Year-Olds Author: Gerd Bode and Ralf Peter Language: English Length: 102 minutes Size: 4:3 - PAL Index Building blocks for play session General movement training Soccer-oriented movement training Playing soccer Indoor play session: The elephant story Free/play introduction/welcome Movement game: Find a friend Movement game: Baby elephant tag Elephant gymnastics Movement/ball training: Fire, water, storm Motivational game: Run for cover! Obstacle course rotation Tricks with balloons Shooting at mats Concluding game 2 v. 2/3 v. 3 on small goals Closing ritual: “We are the champions”  Outdoor play session: Giants and Dwarves Introduction/free play General movement exercises: Running and jumping over vests Dwarf tricks with vests Movement game: Stealing the giant´s treasure Back-and-forth vest relay Movement training with the ball: Dwarf tricks Movement game: Tag the giant Shooting game: Moving goals Goal rotation Age-appropriate game 4 + 1 v. 5 + 1 Concluding game: Goal monster Creating play sessions Indoor play sessions Outdoor play sessions The role of the coach The coach’s job Player guidance: Problems and how to solve them Working with parents

Individual Defense Tactics In this series we show a systematic method of teaching ball-oriented defense, foccusing on: tactical sequences in detail, recognizing and correcting mistakes, and relevant exercises. Whether your formation includes a sweeper, a back three or a back four, 1 v. 1 play is the foundation for all forms of defending. That's why individual defensive training is the first step toward ball-oriented defense. Author: Ralf Peter Language: English Length: 40 minutes Size: 4:3 - NTSC   Index: 1 v. 1 defense (defender facing attacker) the role of individual tactics in the playing system, 1 v. 1 defense (attackers back to defender) 1 v. 2 defense.

Training Programs for Solo Practice Scoring on a volley or bicycle kick, successfully dribbling past multiple opponents, creative tricks and fakes - thease are the things that make soccer so fascinating and get the fans excited. It all comes down to having a good feel for the ball. The "Ball Magic" DVD from the DFB (German Soccer Association) are designed to motivate young player to practice on their own, so they can start developing a broad repertoire of techniques. On this DVD, you´ll find more than 100 exercises that can help you become a "ball magician" too! Language: English Length: 57 minutes Size: 4:3 - PAL  Index: Dribblings and stunts Dribbling Fast footwork Coordination exercises Fast changes of direction "Magic tricks" Juggling, Ball Controll, Passing and Shooting, Partner Exercises Juggling Ball control Passing and shooting Partner exercises

Group Defense Tactics In this series we show a systematic method of teaching ball-oriented defense, foccusing on: tactical sequences in detail, recognizing and correcting mistakes, and relevant exercises. Building on individual defensive training, the next critical step forward toward ball-oriented defense is to learn defensive tactics for groups of two, three and four. Outnumbering your opponents near the ball is the ultimate goal of ball-oriented defense. Author: Ralf Peter Language: English Length: 55 minutes Size: 4:3 - NTSC    Index: 2 v. 3 attackers outnumber defenders 2 v. 1 defenders outnumber attacker 2 v. 2 equal number of attackers and defenders