Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Ball Control (Start Time: 2016-09-26 16:00:00)

Screen 1 (30 mins)

Organization:

-One ball and two players per line

-Five cones in middle approximately two to three yards apart

-Cones at either end of the set of five can be anywhere from five to Twenty yards away

-If possible have parents volunteer to time and record player progression

Instructions:

-In example one players begin to the left of the cone and use their right foot only to ensure the use of the outside of the foot during the turn

-In example three players begin to the right of the cone and use their left foot only

Coaching Points:

-Focus of players should be on just the ball and attacking the space behind the cones

-Use inside and outside of foot to make perfect touches past each cone

-Stay on your toes with your knees bent and keep your center of gravity low

-Keep your head up to identify the next cone and angle of your next touch

-Correct weight on touches is the key to speed

Progressions:

Remove cones;Increase or decrease distance between cones

Recruit parents to time and record players progression or have relay races.