Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Red Light Green Light - U6

Red Light Green Light (15 mins)

Set Up: 

• Every player starts with a ball.
• Field size 20 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

• Players with a ball are to start by dribbling around the area.
• The coach calls out 'Green Light' which signals the players to start dribbling the ball around the square quickly. Ensure you don't crash into anyone.
• This changes when the coach calls out 'Yellow Light' which signals the players to slow down and keep the ball dribbling close to the body.
• This changes again when the coach calls out 'Red Light' which signals the players to stop dribbling the ball and place one foot on top of the ball.
• Keep calling different lights at random.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
• Aim to improve running/dribbling with the ball.

Player Tips:

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
• Green means Go!
• Yellow means Slow!
• Change colour for different actions.

Session Timing:

• Complete 3 sets of 4 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA