Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1/21 Winter SKILLS #2

Club Logo

Premier Users' Club

Logan Murphy

Profile Summary

Logan Murphy
Name: Logan Murphy
City: Evergreen
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
Build 3D sessions in seconds
Access to 1000’s of sessions
Professionalise and modernise your coaching
Used by the world’s best coaches
US$
75
per year
Join today
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dribble gates

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dribble gates
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dribble gates Create Video:

Dribble gates (10 mins)

Objective: Dribble in the field, look up to find the open gates and then dribble with COP to dribble through. Dribble through as many gates as possible in each round with all parts of foot and both feet.

Organization: 20yd W x 30yd L, with every player having a ball at their feet. 1 minute rounds with players keeping track of how many gates they dribble through. Cannot dribble through the same gate twice in a row and try to avoid hitting the cones. Can the players progress to performing COD moves once dribbling through the gates in the later rounds?

Key Words: Dribble, look up, COP, COD, open gate(space)

Guided Questions: 1) How can you dribble through more gates as you compete in more rounds? 2) How can you find open gates vs. gates being dribbled through? 3) What moves can you perform to find open gates once you dribble through one already?

Answers: 1) Dribble through gates with close control (smaller touches) and then COP to find open gates. 2) Look up. 3) COD moves (pullback/ blind pullback, inside/outside turn. Let them show you some ideas they may have as well.

Notes: The rounds should be players competing with themselves to try and better their dribbling ability every round. If a player doesn't beat their previous score, ask why and what they could do differently next round. Then "show me


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 to Goal

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 to Goal
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 to Goal Create Video:

1v1 to Goal (20 mins)

Objective: To improve the players ability in both attacking and defending when in a 1v1 situation. 

Organization: 10W yd x 15L yd field. Use both halves of the field if more players at practice. Try to keep lines short as possible to promote more playing time. Ball starts with one team. If a players scores, they stay on and become the new defender while a new attacking player joins the field. First to score wins their team a point. First to 5 points wins and then switch groups or sides.

Key Words: Dribble, shoot, Look up, COP, COD, take defender on

Guided Questions: 1) If you have the ball and are attacking, what are your options? 2) If defending, should you try to defender the player to win the ball or get in from of the goal to stop the shot? 3) Can you try moves when you have the ball to beat the defender and go to goal?

Answers: 1) Dribble under control to not lose the ball or dribble with COP and try a move to beat the defender and score. 2) Defend the player to try and win the ball. If you can defend the player and be in the way of the goal, even better. 3) Be creative and take a risk!

Notes: Promote the players to be creative and to take risks. This is a great time for them to attempt tricks or moves that they wouldn't do normally in a game. If they mess up, have them try it again even if the same outcome occurs. Build the confidence of the players on the ball as soon as possible.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 Game

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 Game
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 Game Create Video:

2v2 Game (15 mins)

Objective: To improve the players ability in both attacking and defending when in a 2v2 situation. Players can either go to goal alone or can use the teammate they now have.

Organization: 10W yd x 15L yd field. Use both halves of the field if more players at practice. Try to keep lines short as possible to promote more playing time. Ball starts with one team. First team to score wins their team a point. First team to 5 points wins and then switch groups or sides.

Key Words: Dribble, shoot, Look up, COP, COD, take defender(s) on

Guided Questions: 1) If you have the ball and are attacking, what are your options? 2) If defending, should you try to defender the player to win the ball or get in from of the goal to stop the shot? 3) Should both defenders go towards the ball or just 1 defend and the other defender stay close the 2nd attacker?

Answers: 1) Dribble under control to not lose the ball or dribble with COP and try a move to beat the defender and score. Pass now that I have a teammate with me. 2) Defend the player to try and win the ball. If you can defend the player and be in the way of the goal, even better. 3) 1 player defend the ball and the other keep and eye on the 2nd attacker.

Notes: If a player can't beat the defender 1v1 can he/she utilize and pass to their teammate?


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game Create Video:

Game (15 mins)

Objective: To dribble or pass past opponents, move the ball forward and score goals. 

Organization: Set up regular 4v4 game with two mini goals. Divide teams up into teams of four. Free play for up to 15 minutes with a half time to switch up teams on fields if necessary. If not possible, switch halves at half time.

Guided Questions: 1) What are your options when you have the ball? 2) When is it a good time to dribble? 3) When is it a good time to pass? 4) What can you do to find where the defenders are?

Answers: 1) Dribble, pass or shoot. 2) When there is space and no defenders around me. 3) When a teammate is open and a defender is near me. 4) Look up.


Build 3D sessions in seconds
Access to 1000’s of sessions
Professionalise and modernise your coaching
Used by the world’s best coaches
US$
75
per year
Join today

Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):

Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop

Back/Forward: Drag timeline button