Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dribbling 24th Feb GU (Start Time: 2020-02-24 13:00:00)
Description
Aim: To enhance to participants skills in dribbling and control of the ball
Objective 1: For players after the session to have the ability to dribble with their weaker foot
Objective 2: Players to then have the confidence to dribble past opponents
Objective 3: Players to be more attacking minded in games instead of passing backwards
Equipment:
36 Cones
24 Bibs 2 different colours (Blue and Red)
12 Footballs
Stopwatch
Whistle
Venue: Hillington Primary School, 227 Hartlaw Cresent, Glasgow, G52 2JL
Client Group: Primary 5s (Age 10-11)

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Technical (15 mins)
Organizational / Instructions:
Use Full Hall
24 players, split 12 in one colour 12 in other
6x6 cones 36 cones, 6 each lane
4 players each lane
1 ball each lane
2 players each side to enhance involvment
Coaching Points
Using both feet
Touches both inside and outside of foot
Arms out for balance
More control rather than pace
Progressions / Adaptations
Using weaker foot only
Going backwards (Needing to scan for the space between cones)
Only use certain side of foot

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Game Related (15 mins)
Organizational / Instructions:
2v2 Attackers v Defenders
Cones are used as goals
Hall Split in half
6 Blues v 6 Reds
2 Footballs each side
Coaching Points:
Focus on attacking runs forward
Runs forward from team mate will give space for other players to attack
Progressions / Adaptations
Players must only pass sideaways (Never backwards) this focuses on dribbling foward being on the attacking foot.
Can only use weaker foot when in the attacking team.
When defenders win the ball the game is still alive.

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Conditioned Game (20 mins)
Organizational / Instructions:
Numbers Game
2 Goals
All players given a number between 1-6
Coach calls out numbers
2v2 at most
Players must dribble past opponent to score
Coaching Points:
Focus on attacking foward runs.
Foward runs to bring out defender to create space for team mate to drive into with the ball.
Progressions / Adaptations
Can not pass backwards
Get extra point if Dribble past both defenders
Can only use weaker foot when dribbling

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Screen 5
Organizational / Instructions
- Circles in the sky
- Players must find a space in the room, room must be scilent.
- PLayers with their hands must draw in the air what the coach tells you
- Example the coach might say "draw the number 8"
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Warm Up (5 mins)
Organizational / Instructions:
Truck and Trailor
24 Players, 12 Footballs, Participants in Pairs.
12 pairs and 12 Footballs.
Full area of hall to be used.
Partners to be either Number 1 or 2
Coaching Points: Demonstrate and Explain the skill of dribbling
Keep head up for space
Scanning for (Space, Team Mates and Opponents)
Small light touches when on the ball
Different directions to dribble
See space dribble into it
Progressions / Adaptations:
Add a skill when dribbling
dribble and change direction every 3rd touch
Scan after every touch
Team Mate can become a defender