Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Coaches Corner - F19 - U7 (W4)

Activity 1 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x20 grid set up as shown

2. 5 yards gate set up 10 yards

3. Separate players into two groups

4. Multiple balls per group

Instruction:

1. Players dribble through the gate, turn and dribble back to start.

2. Players will leave the ball at the feet of the next player in line for them to begin.

3. Players will work on specific turns demonstrated by the coach.

4 Players will work on their right foot (3x) then their left foot (3x).

Coaching Points:

Turning - Inside Cut

1. Step to the side of the ball with the non kicking foot

2. Pivot on that foot

3. Cut the ball back with the inside of the opposite foot

Turning - Outside Cut

1. Take a big step past the ball and plant foot

2. Pivot on that foot

3. Cut the ball back with the outside of the opposite foot

Turning - Drag Back

1. Drag the ball back with the sole of the foot

2. Turn to the side of which foot is being used

3. Take the ball away using the opposite foot

Progression(s):

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Activity 3 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x20 grid set up as shown

2. 5 yards gate set up 10 yards

3. Separate players into two groups, players will be defenders and attackers

4. Multiple balls per group

5. Rotation: Defender > Attacker > Defender

Instruction:

1. The first attacker in line will begin dribbling the ball, as soon as the ball is touched the defender is live and can try to win the ball.

2. The attacker must try to dribble and get through the gate before the defender wins the ball, if he can then he earns 2 pts.

3. If the attacker cannot get through the gate but can turn and pass the ball back to the next attacker in line before the defender wins the ball, he earns 1 pt.

4. Players will rotate positions after each go and player for an allotted amount of time.

Coaching Points:

Turning - Inside Cut

1. Step to the side of the ball with the non kicking foot

2. Pivot on that foot

3. Cut the ball back with the inside of the opposite foot

Turning - Outside Cut

1. Take a big step past the ball and plant foot

2. Pivot on that foot

3. Cut the ball back with the outside of the opposite foot

Turning - Drag Back

1. Drag the ball back with the sole of the foot

2. Turn to the side of which foot is being used

3. Take the ball away using the opposite foot

Progression(s):

1. Allow attacker to take on defender and score by dribbling across the opposing line.

2. Create a scoring option for the defender