Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Change Direction: Activity (Individual)

Activity (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players set up as shown

3. 1 ball per player

Instructions:

1. Players score points by dribbling through a gate, turn and coming back through the same gate, without touching the markers

2. Each player attempts to score as many times as they can

3. Play for a set time limit

Coaching Points:

1. Look up to observe space and scoring opportunities

2. Controlled approach

3. Bend the knees to create a platform to accelerate

4. Use all parts of the feet when attempting to turn

5. The hips must work hard to ensure correct contact and turning line

Progressions:

1. Reduce gates

2. Reduce gate size and margin for error

3. Add colored gates for specific turns e.g. Blue gate must be a drag back

4. Add more gates than players