Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Week 1 09/10 Technical Session

Warmup Dribbling

Organization:

2/3 players in each corner of the square

Multiple cones in the centre of the square acting as an obstacle that players must dribble through

All 4 players at the at the front of the line dribble into the middle

through the cones out the other side pass the ball to next person then join the back of the opposite line.

Players not only have to deal with the cones but also the chaos of 3 other people in a tight space.

Progression:

-Add in a passive defender in 10yds away from each corner line so players must take on the defender before they enter the coned area.

-Make passive defender live and they can cover any part of the square.

Parts of the foot to use to dribble

Ball close to feet

Head Up

Change of direction

Change of pace

First touch

Duration: 15 Minutes (2x7 Introduce progression at halfway point)

Dimensions: 20x20

Dribbling 2v2

Stage 3 

In the next stage of the practice we are going to introduce 2v2s. The game will start with the team in possesion looking to pass the ball down to the opponent and then the 2v2 game begins. To score you need to dribble across the endzone. Winners move up and losers move down multiple fields set up. 

Though it's a 2v2 encourage dribbling in 1v1s when presented with them in the game. Encourage the team in possession to spread in order to create more opportunities to dribble. Dribbling to attract players to find a pass is as important as beating a player 1v1. 

Duration: 15 Minutes (5x3) 3 minute games

Dimensions: 20x20