Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dribbling knock out

Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

- 30x20 area, split into 2 equal zones (Camp Nou and Bernabeu).

- 12 players, ball each.

Instructions:

- All players start activity in Camp Nou, dribbling their own ball and maintaining close control.

- Players are challenged to keep possession of their own ball, while trying to "knock-out" another players ball from Camp Nou. If a players ball is knocked out, they collect it and start a second competition in the Bernabeu. Again, if a player is knocked out of Bernabeu, they then return to Camp Nou.

- Each time a player is knocked out a space they add one point. The player w/the least amount of points at the end of the game is the winner, like golf low score wins.

Coaching Points:

- Small touches to keep ball close

- Head up to identify space/opponents

- Use body to shield ball

Progression

Organization:

- 30x20 area, split into 2 equal zones (Camp Nou and Bernabeu).

- 10 attackers, ball each.

- 1 dedicated defender in each zone.

Instructions:

- All players start activity in Camp Nou, dribbling their own ball and maintaining close control. 1 defender in each zone.

- Players are challenged to keep possession of their own ball, while trying to "knock-out" another players ball from Camp Nou. If a players ball is knocked out, they collect it and start a second competition in the Bernabeu. Again, if a player is knocked out of Bernabeu, they then return to Camp Nou.

- If defender steals the ball from an attacker, they must possess the ball and dribble it to one of the outside cones. Once completed, swap roles with attacker.

- Each time a player is knocked out a space they add one point. The player w/the least amount of points at the end of the game is the winner, like golf low score wins.

Coaching Points:

- Small touches to keep ball close

- Head up to identify space/opponents/defenders

- How can you manipulate ball to keep away from opponents?

- Use body to shield ball