Sesión de Fútbol (Sesiones de Academia): Dribbling

Dribbling - Technical (20 mins)

Organisation:

20x20 square

2/3 players in each corner of the square

Multiple cones in the centre of the square acting as an obstacle that players must dribble through

Rules:

All 4 players at the at the front of the line dribble into the middle

through the cones out the other side pass the ball to next person then join the back of the opposite line.

Players not only have to deal with the cones but also the chaos of 3 other people in a tight space.

Progression:

-Add in a passive defender in 10yds away from each corner line so players must take on the defender before they enter the coned area.

-Make passive defender live and they can cover any part of the square.

Focuses:

Parts of the foot to use to dribble

Ball close to feet

Head Up

Change of direction

Change of pace

First touch

Dribbling - SSG (20 mins)

Organisation:

20x30 yard area.

Two 5x20 yard channels at either end.

4vs4 in the area.

1 Neutral player.

Rules:

To score a goal, players must dribble the ball into the end channel and stop the ball. The neutral player cannot score.Once a team has scored, the opposition starts with the ball from their own end channel.

Progressions:

-Multi-Directional - Once a team has scored, they keep the ball and try and score at the other end

-Neutral Player can score

Coaching Points:

Players decision making on when and where to dribble