Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): CFC-TD17072019-1v1Duels-movesto beatdefenders
Premier Users' Club
Timothy Dakis
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Objective: Continuous dribbling past opponents under pressure.
Description
In this "One Minute Game" we play all against all in a 20 x 20 yard area.
In this example we have 12 players and 4 balls - you can change this depending on the age/level of the players. You can simply have 4 players start with a ball or place 4 balls in the middle to start.
Each player with a ball must try to dribble past their opponents and maintain possession of the ball. When the minute is up, the 4 players in possession of the ball all score a point.
We play a few games (5-7) and the first player to score 3 points wins.
Progressions
1.After each "One Minute Game" we remove a ball, so the difficulty of the practice increases a lot.
2.Do not let the players simply keep close technical control of the ball or shield it -they must continuously face their opponents and try to dribble the ball past them.
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objective: Accurate dribbling with both feet to beat opponents.
Description
In a 20 yard square, we have 10-12 players and 8 cone gates as shown. The red players each start with a ball and the white players defend the cone gates.
The aim is to approach a defender and dribble past him, then dribble through a cone gate. Each time this happens, they score 1 point for their team.
If a defender wins the ball, they score 1 point and switch roles with the attacking player.
Variations
1.Perform all the dribbling moves with the weaker foot.
2.The players who are defending must do so with their legs together. This makes it easier for the attacking players.
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Objective: Receiving and dribbling past opponents quickly to score.
Description
In this practice using half a youth pitch, we have 6 outfield players (2 teams of 3) and 2 goals with goalkeepers. The 2 teams start in parallel positions on either side.
To start the practice, the red player passes to the goalkeeper and sprints to the
pole. He then changes direction and runs forward to receive the pass back from the goalkeeper. At the same time, the white player has performed the same run (opposite side and end) and is ready to defend the goal.
The red player must dribble past the defender and try to score. If he does this, he scores a point for his team - if the defender wins the ball or kicks it out of play, he scores 1 point.
The 2 teams alternate between attacking and defending - the next repetition will start with the white player's pass to the goalkeeper and him being the attacker.
Progressions
1. The goal is worth double if the attacker scores directly within 7 seconds of receiving the pass and without the defender touching the ball.
2. Play 2 v 2 - the emphasis is still on dribbling past a defender to score (not passing).
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Description
We mark out a 15 yard square and position the cones and mannequins (or large cones) in the positions shown. We have 4 players and the practice starts with 2 balls simultaneously from opposite ends.
The players run forward with the ball and then dribble past the mannequin (using a move to beat a defender) towards the cone on the right side. When they reach the cone, they pass to the opposite end and follow their pass. It is a continuous cycle.
Every two minutes we change the move - here are some examples:
a."Scissor" (step-over) and touch away with the inside of the same foot.
b."Scissor" (step-over) and touch away with the outside of the opposite foot.
c."The chop"- Run forward with the ball, put your leading foot forward and then use the inside of the back foot to push the ball away from the defender.
d."Double Scissor" (step-over) and touch away with the inside or outside of the foot.
Progressions
1.Perform a second move to beat a defender before making the pass.
2.Replace the mannequin (or large cone) with a passive defender that the players must beat.