Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Running with the Ball- Dribbling Forward at Speed (Step Up) (Start Time: 2022-07-25 17:30:00)

Warm Up- 1 (10 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 14
• Grid size: 20m x 15m (5m end zone)

Explanation:

• Each player will begin with a ball inside the area.
• Players should be using all surfaces of both feet.
• On the coaches call (red or yellow) players are to accelerate out of the grid to the side of the colour called.

Key Coaching Points:

• Can you change speed
• Can you use feints of skills
• Can you keep your head up
• Can you change direction quickly
• Can you keep the ball within close proximity

Skill Training (25 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 14
• Grid Size: 20m x 30m with a 5m scoring zone

Explanation: 

• Two teams of 5-6 players with the coach positioned as shown in the diagram holding two different coloured bibs
• The blue players will pass the ball to the red player, as soon as the red player takes a touch the blue player can start chasing him
• The red player must run through the either of the gates, enter the scoring zone and shoot. The coach can hold up a bib and the attacking player must call out the colour before entering the gate 
• Switch defenders and attackers every 2-3 minutes 

Progression: 

• Change the angle of approach of the defender (From the opposite side, from behind 6-8m away)

Coaching Points: 

• Can you take your first touch in the direction you want to run with the ball 
  
• When you see the space, can you accelerate and attack it at speed 
• Can you get in a position where you can receive the ball and carry it forward