Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Ball Manipulation: 1000+ Touches

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Set up: 

• Area 25x25 (Area can be adjusted depending on numbers. 
• Place three (3) smaller goals as shown. 
• Create six (6) different stations outside the area as shown. 
• Provide each player with a ball 
• All spare equipment to be place outside the area as shown. 

Consider: 

• Allow plenty of opportunities for a drinks break. 
• Each level adds a new challenge, building on the previous one.
  
• Players only complete the following levels when the coach uses the whistle or claps, otherwise all players continue to dribble within the area. 

Level 1: Dribbling (2 mins)

• Players dribble comfortably within the area.

Level 2: Varying Speed (2 mins)

• Players dribble, alternating between different speeds.

Level 3: Sprinting into Space (2 mins)

• Players dribble and, upon identifying open space, sprint into it with the ball.

Level 4: Scoring Opportunity (3 mins)

• Players dribble, sprint into space, and when the coach whistles (or claps), the player closest to the goal shoots.

Level 5: Shooting & Pole Station 1 (3 mins)

• Players dribble, sprint into space, the nearest to the goal shoots, and the next closest player runs between the poles at Station 1.

Level 6: Adding Gate & Blue Cones (3 mins)

• After shooting, the nearest player runs through the gate, navigates the blue cones, touches a side pole, and returns to the area.

Level 7: Ladder & Quick Feet (3 mins)

• After completing the gate and cones, the nearest player to Station 3 passes the ball to the end of the ladder and runs through it with quick feet.

Level 8: Station 4 Race (3 mins)

• After the ladder, two players race to the far pole at Station 4 and back into the area.

Level 9: Mini Hurdles (3 mins)

• After Station 4, the nearest player to Station 5 passes the ball alongside the mini hurdles and jumps over them to reach their ball before returning to the area.

Level 10: Toe-Taps & Hurdles (3 mins)

• After Station 5, the nearest player at Station 6 performs toe-taps with the ball, then jumps forwards and sideways over the mini hurdles.