Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dinosaur Tag - U8

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Football St George

SSP FSG

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Name:
SSP FSG
City:
Sydney
Country:
Australia
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer

Description

Purpose/Objectives: 

  • Attacking Principles of Play

Attacking Principles (U6 – U9):

1. On the Ball 

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you hide the ball?
  • Can you keep the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?

 2. Movement 

  • No Standing Zone!

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dinosaur Tag

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dinosaur Tag
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Dinosaur Tag15 mins

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into pairs with 1 ball each. One player is a Dinosaur and 1 player is a Ranger.
  • Field size 20 (L) x 20 (W).
  • 4 triangles of markers.
  • If 10 players make 5 triangles etc.

Action: 

  • Dinosaur and Park Ranger are to dribble around triangle while the Dinosaur tries to tag Park Ranger.
  • Dinosaur can change direction at any time.
  • Don't leave ball behind or dribble inside triangle.
  • Players to switch roles once tagged..
Variation/Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
  • Add speed with repetition.

Player Tips: 

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
  • Small touches.
  • Change direction.
  • Use both feet.

Session Timing:

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

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