Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Running with the ball

Warm up

Organization:

1.30 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2.12 players set up as shown

3.1 ball per player

4.Assign each side a number as shown

Instructions:

1.Coach calls number one or two

2.Players on the corresponding sides to the number called run with the ball to the opposite sides

3.Players race each other to stop ball on opposing line

Coaching Points:

1.Positive first touch out of the feet

2.Head up and observe situation

3.Head down when playing the ball to ensure good contact

4.Play with the laces of the foot closest to the ball

Progressions:

P – Call both numbers at the same time to make players make a decision on when to run with the ball and when to dribble

R – Each side is given its own number (1 - 4), and numbers are called out one at a time