Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): GU10 PG Session #1 (Start Time: 2017-09-27 19:05:00)

Warm Up - Tag (10 mins)

Organization:

-create a grid 25x30yds

-10 to 12 players

-1 ball per player

-3 to 4 bandits (Red Jerseys)

Instructions:

-Players must dribble around the grid with the ball at their feet, while protecting the ball from the bandits who will try to hit their ball.

-Bandits will run around the grid with the ball in their hands, their job is to try & hit the dribbling player's soccer ball with their ball.

-If dribbling player's ball gets hit, they must dribble outside the grid & perform a double scissor/ball mastery move before returning.

Coaching Points :

-point toe down & push ball forward with laces

-always be on toes when dribbling soccer ball

-small touches to keep ball close & not have it run away

-check shoulders to see where bandit is

-How can we protect the ball more?

Activity 2 (15 mins)

Organization:

-create 3 to 4 grids (15x15yds)

-12 to 16 cones

-2v2 per grid

-1 ball per grid.

Instructions:

-Players must look to dribble through the opposition team's gate to gain a point.

-Players must dribble through gate, they cannot kick it.

-When a point is scored the opposition must start with the ball.

-3 minute games & then rotate teams.

Progression:

-Players can now dribble through any of the gates to gain a point.

-If players dribble through gate with weaker foot it will get them 2 points.

Coaching Points:

-close control when dribbling ball

-protect ball by showing defender our back

-use laces to dribble with toe pointing to the ground

-communication & movement off ball to help partner