Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Camp - Dribbling (AM) (Start Time: 2016-04-25 09:15:00)

SAC Warm-up (15 mins)

Organization:

-2 to 3 fields each 15yrds by 25 yrds

-split each fields into 3 zones

-Put all players into pinnies to create a team and make it a competition.

Instructions:

-Defenders are only allowed in middle zone

-Attackers try to get past defenders to the last zone

-If attackers can make it to the other side they get 1 point

-If defender is able to tag attacker in their zone they get a point

-switch defenders every 1-2 minutes based on fatigue

-Attacker is allowed to leave the second the attacker gets tagged or the defender gets beaten

-All players go to opposite side and start again when they are all there.

Coaching Points:

-Head up to see where defender is

-If defender is in middle of their zone, can attacker run straight at them, this gives attacker 2 options to beat defender

-Run with speed to unbalance defender

-If defender is on one side of zone can attacker sprint past him on the opposite

Progressions/Regressions:

-Take zones away

-Add a second defender in behind

-Defender has to start in the middle of his grid every time

Semi Opposed (15 mins)

Organization:

40x30 yard area

Divide area into 4 x 10 yard channels

Cone or pugg goal in middle of each channel - representing defender

Each player has a ball

Instructions:

- One player from each group dribbles out to perform a move (Fake) past the cone or pugg

- Player sets the next player who repeats process in opposite direction

- Repeat for set period

Coaching Points:

- Messi touches on approach

- Head up between touches to judge distance from 'defender'

- Timing of move

- Acceleration after passing 'defender'

- What kind of touches to create bigger separation?

- Who do we dribble like after passing the defender?

Progressions:

- Players perform inside-outside

- Players perform inside-scissor

Conditioned Game (15 mins)

Organization:

2 fields: 30X40 yard area each with Pugg Goals on opposite endlines. 3/4 pairs per field.

Instructions: Same activity takes place on both fields.

Players partner up w/a player from the opposing team; 3/4 sets of pairs play 1v1 at the same time.

If ball goes out or goal is scored, restart with pass from the defender. Play for a set period then have players match-up with a new opponent.

Coaching Points:

- Use first touch to engage defender.

- Use other players as decoys

- Head up to recognize if there is space behind to exploit.

- Use appropriate dribbling technique for low/high pressure

- Attempt moves covered in session

- Experiment with new moves

Progressions:

Players can steal a ball from any other player on opposite team.