Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U9G - Dribble and Running with Ball - July 27-21 (Start Time: 2021-07-27 19:00:00)

Gators in the Water (15 mins)

Organization and Set up.

• 15 x 20 yrd area
• Create a 3 yard end zone at the top and the bottom. 
• Two players without balls (Gators)  in the middle of the pitch
• Players with balls line up in both end zones.

Organization:

• Players with ball are equally divided on each side of the pitch in the end zone.
• On Coach's command, Players in the end zones attempt to dribble their balls down the pitch to the other end zone
  • Player without balls (Gators) on the pitch attempt to steal the balls as the players dribble and cannot enter the end zones

• If a ball is stolen, Gator must run dribble the to one of the end zones and leave the ball and that player becomes a defender and tries to steal the ball from other players.
• Player who's ball has been stolen can try and regain possession before the ball is brought back to the End Zone. 
• Play until only 1 player with the ball remains.

• Have players touch 1 or two cones on the sides prior to making it to the end zone.
• Player can only stay in the end zone for 2 seconds then dribble back to the other side.
• Adjust pitch bigger or smaller depending on skill level

• Move ball into open space
• Keep head up when dribbling.
• Use inside and outside of foot.
• Run with ball if there is space - push ball out feet and use longer touches, use smaller touches when a Gator approaches. 
• Protect ball, ball between player and defender
• Make a move and accelerate after defeating defender.

SSG - 3 v 3 (15 mins)

Set up & Equipment:

• 15 wide x 20 yrd long  areas.
• 3 v 3, 4 v 4, or adding Neutral player depending on numbers
• 6 balls on cones or 6 large cones for targets - 3 balls on each side.

• Object of the game is to knock over the opponents 3 balls (Cones) - first team to knock down all 3 balls (Cones) wins.
• Restarts after attempt on target, start in front of targets.
• Side line restart - run in or pass in.
• Retreat line half way line.

• Encourage attacking players to take on players 1 v 1.
• Encourage player to attack space (run into space and use space before passing)