Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Briarcliff Clinic

Ball Mastery Act 1 (25 mins)

Organization:

1. Ball Mastery 5 mins

1. 15 mins Gate Challenge

2.20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

3.12 players set up as shown

4.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1.Players score points by dribbling through a gate

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

V Move:

-Start the ball on one sideof the cone

-Drag the ball back with opposite foot

-Push the ball with the inside to the other side creating a "V'

-Repeat the process with both foot

L Move:

- Start the ball in one side of the cone

-Planting foot right next to the ball

-Drag the ball to the back of the supporting foot

-Push it with the inside creating an L

Progressions:

P – Reduce gate size and margin for error

P- Perform V/ L move at gate or cone

Act 2

Organization:

2 teams

Instructions:

Attackers with soccer balls(white) try to score

Goal in front A= 2 points(This makes players go down the flang)

Goal B= 1

Coaching Points:

V Move:

-Start the ball on one sideof the cone

-Drag the ball back with opposite foot

-Push the ball with the inside to the other side creating a "V'

-Repeat the process with both foot

L Move:

- Start the ball in one side of the cone

-Planting foot right next to the ball

-Drag the ball to the back of the supporting foot

-Push it with the inside creating an L

Progressions: