Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Block 1A - Dribbling

Warm up (10 mins)

Organization

Set area approx 20x40 for an estimated 20-22 players. One ball for every 2 players

Avtivity:

Players pair up, with one ball per pair. One player begins with ball and dribbles around area trying to keep possession while their partner tries to steel it. Players will dribble in time intervals of about 30 seconds, whichever player has the ball when coach calls freeze at time gets a point. Do a number of time intervals, the partner with the most points wins.

Coaching points

Can player dribble the ball and keep possession? Is player able to manipulate ball and change direction by using different parts of the foot? Is player able to use both feet depending which side pressure is coming?

Activity (20 mins)

Organzation:

Using half of an indoor 1/4 pitch, mark area with cones, with a 3x3 box marked with cones in each corner. 6-8 players.

Activity:

Divide players into 2 groups, lined up opposite end of a feeder, approx 5 yards appart from each other, and farthest from their opponents boxes (goals). Once feeder plays ball into area of play, the first player in both lines will race to the ball. Players try to win the ball and play 1v1, and score by dribbling ball into one of 2 of opponents boxes.

Progression 1: 2v2.

Progression 2: Assign diagonal boxes as opponents goals.

Coaching points:

Does player demonstrate ability to dribble with all parts of foot? Can dribble with ball close to feet to allow controlled movements. Promote change of direction, can player use decision making to attack different targets (areas of field) depending on defenders position. If player beats opponent to ball, can use first touch to create advantage. Promote Creativity.