Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): (Foundation) Dribbling and Running With The Ball 3

(Foundation) Dribbling and Running With The Ball 3

PRACTICE ORGANISATION:

5 x 5 yard sqare.

2 players with a ball each

Start position in corners, diagonally across with each other

On signal, both the players dribble their ball around the square attempting to catch their partner

DETAIL:

Basic activity will develop players' ability to move quickly with ball, under control.

Involves fine and gross motor movements as well as introducing an assessing & tactical element

PROGRESSION:

Change the shape of the organisation

Allow each player one o0pportunity to cut across one or more sides to try and tag a partner.

KEY POINTS:

Smaller/lighter touches around corners and accelerate out with a slightly bigger/heavier touch

Work clockwise and anti-clockwise

Each player has two opportunities to turn that can be used at any time to catch partner (think tactically)

U9 – the players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes in unoppossed

U10 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure

U11 –The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure and increased speed.