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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. more opponents.
           Coach - help only those who need help.
      Competitive:
           Players - test the Theme vs. more opponents.
           Coach - observe & take notes!

Step 8. Cool-Down (stretch)

Step 9. End Practice
Review, compliment and assign homework.