Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Academy W3S1 - Dribble for Speed and Change of Speed

Chain Dribble (20 mins)

Two cones 20 yards apart, two players at each cone, everyone has a ball (have extras around). Dribble to the cone across from you performing the dribbling technique designated by the coach. When player reaches the cone, next player begins dribbling in the opposite direction. Continue the chain until the coach calls “time”. Have the kids try to get as many reps of the skill performed as possible before reaching the other side. REVIEW: zig-zag, scissors, stab-push. NEW: inside-outside (two feet), speed dribble under control (use laces for surface)

•How should you touch the ball to speed dribble?

Coaching Points:

•Outside the foot touches to speed dribble w/ longer touches, but still under control

1v1 to Gates - From Sides (25 mins)

Set up twofields each about 15 x 25-30 and separate the kids into four groups (groupsshould be about 3 kids).  Each group/teamsets up on one side of the one field in a single file line (off thefield).  Team A initiates the game bypassing a ball in to team B and the first players from each line play making a1v1 game to small gates (dribble through to score).  Either player can score on either gate.  Any time a goal is scored, the ball goes outof bounds, or the game lasts longer than 30 seconds the players on the field gooff to the outside and new players begin a new game.  The transition should be quick.  After 10-12 games, make sure you switch sothat both teams receive the ball to start. You can even rotate teams so that they play on both fields and getdifferent competition.

- Howdo you know where the space is at? (vision)

- How should you dribble when you have open space? (speed)