Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Active Start Session 9 U4

Body Breaks (10 mins)

Dribbling

Organization:

Players spread out inside the 20 x 16 yard area.

Procedure:

Facilitator allows players to express themselves, while encouraging lots of touches. Remind the players to stay within the grid. The facilitator calls out a different body part every few seconds and the players have to place that body part on the ball and strike a pose until the Facilitator shouts go. For example the Facilitator may shout out nose and the players have to stop the ball and place their nose on the ball. As the players progress you can shout out more body parts at a faster speed. This works on the player’s coordination.

Emphasis: Close control, lots of touches, change of pace, change of direction, FUN!

Additional Notes: If the volunteer coaches are comfortable, allow them to lead this activity by calling out different body parts along with you. Take a step back and have them run the activity on their own as well.

What Time Is It Mr./Ms. Wolf? (10 mins)

Physical Literacy

Organization:

Set up a 20 x 16 yard area.

Procedure:

Line up players on one end of the field with parent.

Facilitator stands in the centre and waits for players and their volunteer coaches to ask the question, "What time is it Mr./Ms. Wolf?"

Facilitator calls out a number and players walk as many steps as the facilitator has called out.

i.e. "What time is it Mr./Ms. Wolf?" "5 oclock" Players take 5 steps.

Facilitator can wait until players have come very close and choose to call out "Lunch Time" at which point all players would run back to the line without being caught.

Progression: Use soccer balls.

Emphasis: Listening, heads up, and FUN!

Additional Notes: If you think of more movements, please feel free to do them. Try to be creative!