Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Arrival Activity

Skills Corridor

Setup

6 cones

Setup 2, 3, 4 teams (more players more team to make sure they are all active)

Every player has a ball

Instructions

players start by RWB in straight lines (Phase 1) , run round the end cone and RWB back to the starting line.

Coaching Points

Key technique aspects:

- The knee of the dribbling leg is bent and the toes are pointed downwards and slightly inwards, so that the front of the foot comes into contact with the ball.

- Contact with the ball is made with the laces of the shoe

- The knee should be over the ball when contact is made

- Short steps are used, and the ball stays in front of the stomach at all times

- To stop, press down on the top of the ball with the bottom of the foot (studs)

Key technical aspects:

- Positive first touch out of feet

- Use laces (not side of foot)

- Head up

- Cover ground - line 1, run out - slowly, keeping the ball as close to the foot as possibel i.e. small strides

- Cover ground - line 2, run back - quickly i.e. long strides

Progression

1 - use preffered foot

2 - use unpreffered foot

3 - use both feet

4 - try and perform skills - step overs, out side foot push, sole foot role

5 - RWB from cone A to B to C - this will start to add pressure, fill space and help them lift their heads to avoid bumping into their teammates or their balls