Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): SCSA Force: Dribbling and RWB U9-12 Academy

SSG

Small Sided Game

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http://www.thecoachingmanual.com/watch?video=9c&session=5639274879778816

KEY COACHING POINTS

Head up and aware of ball, teammates, space, defenders

Decision making depending on what third you are in. Time to pass, dribble or RWB

25x20 area with goal and GK at one end and small goal at opposite end. Area split into thirds (2 x end thirds 15m x 20m and 1 x middle third 10m x 20m). 4 Red’s vs. 4 Blues’s + Floater (adjust numbers as needed) who plays for team in possession. If team scores in small goal they can then turn around and attack goal with GK.

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Technical Dribbling & RWB

Grid Game Dribbling and RWB

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http://www.thecoachingmanual.com/watch?video=27b&session=5718998062727168

KEY COACHING POINTS

Head up & aware of ball, space, team mates & opposition

Lots of touches & close control when limited space

First touch out of feet & travel when space to do so

Breaking Lines with the dribble/RWB

SET UP

20x10 Area divided into 4 channels. Teams divided between channels with Blues’s attempting to pass to each other (in same or different channels) or Blue's can dribble/run with the ball across to the channel and a team mate swaps place. Red’s also pass, dribble or run with the ball across their channels. If player dribbles/runs into new zone a teammate must recognize this and balance it out.

PROGRESSION

1. As Blue’s dribble and run with the ball across channels, Red’s can attempt to tackle and win possession. If so, Red’s play with both footballs. Blue’s can also tackle Red’s.

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