The CYSA Nine Step Practice Routine

Before each practice: Establish a Theme (what they will learn).  Socialize and play a FUN game (i.e. Simon Says).

Step 1. Begin Practice

            Give a demonstration/explanation of your Theme.

Step 2. Warm-Up

            Use the Figure 8 Stretch Routine and apply your Theme between the stretches.

Step 3. One + One - Two players with one ball (cooperative play)

            Players - focus on learning the Theme.

            Coach - help only those who need help.

Step 4. One vs. One (competitive play)

            Players - test the Theme vs. one opponent at a time.

            Coach - observe & take notes!

Step 5. Practice Half-Time Routine

Another demonstration/explanation of the Theme if necessary.

Step 6. Play Small Sided Game(s)

            Cooperative:

                      Players - focus on learning the Theme vs. more opponents.

                      Coach - help only those who need help.

            Competitive:

                      Players - test the Theme vs. more opponents.

                      Coach - observe & take notes!

Step 7. Play Scrimmage

            Cooperative:

                      Players - focus on learning the Theme vs. opposing team.

                      Coach - help only those who need help.

            Competitive:

                      Players - test the Theme vs. opposing team.

                      Coach - observe & take notes!

Step 8. Cool-Down (stretch)

Step 9. End Practice

            Review, compliment and assign homework.