Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U9 drills

Screen 1

Set up a 20x20yd grid with 2 pop-up goals

Split the group into 4 lines as shown

Coach will play the ball in and the players compete 2v2

1v1 to 2 mini goals

In a 20x20yd grid place 2 mini goals at one side of the grid.

Players will form a line on each side of the grid as shown.

Defender will pass the ball to the attacker then sprint to close the distance and jockey with side stance.

Attacker will attempt to score in either of the goals.

If defender wins the ball they can attempt to dribble through one of the opposing gates.

Dribble, Turn and pass

Set up:

1. Place cones as shown in the diagram.

2. From the starting cone to the farthest cone should be approx. 15yds.

Instructions:

Option#1

1. Have the first player in line dribble through the square and to the far cone.

2. Stop the ball with the bottom of the foot and pull the ball back and turn 180 degrees.

3. The player now passes the ball with the inside of the foot through the square to the next player in line.

Option#2

1. Have the first player in line dribble through the square to the far cone.

2. Once at the far cone the player will turn around the cone (first left side of the cone then next time right side of cone).

3. The player now passes through the square with the inside of the foot to the next player in line.

**Set up as many grids as needed to keep the line up to a minimum of 3-4 players per grid.**