Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dribble & Drive Technique

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Name:	Ashley Bird
City:	Newport
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Dribble & Drive Technique

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Dribble & Drive Technique Circuit

Overview:

Setup 2 x 5 cones in a row with a distance of 7 yards between them. The player starts at the top of one row, dribbles in and out and then accelerates diagonally to the second row of cones to perform the same task. To progress add a mannequin in the middle for the player to perform a 1 v 1 move against. This practice is great for improving close ball control and manipulating the ball in tight areas.

Coaching Points:

Dribbling: The ball needs to remain close to their feet whilst moving through the cones so they can manipulate the ball quickly. If they cannot keep close ball control they will struggle to move around the cones and then drive out at pace. The player should use different parts of the feet such as inside, outside and sole to help support them with quick touches and movement.

Speed: The player needs to go as fast as possible after gaining confidence in the practice to challenge themselves but also replicate match speed. The coach can challenge the player further by timing them and encouraging them to beat their time at each attempt.

Eyes Up: Players should aim to dribble and drive with their eyes up as much as possible to see what is ahead. As players become more confident they will be able to manipulate the ball whilst keeping their eyes up.

Progression:

Add a a mannequin or obstacles in the middle for the player to negotiate their way around.

Regression:

Start with one row of cones and accelerate straight after reaching the end of the cones.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 2

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Screen 2

Overview:

Setup a squared area, with the size depending on how much you want to challenge players (the smaller the more difficult). Have one half of players start on a vertical side while the other half start on a horizontal side. Each team needs something to be called, such as a favourite team (Barcelona, Arsenal etc.), a colour or any random name they can come up with. When coach calls one of these teams they must dribble from their starting point to opposite line that is facing them. The quicker the coach shouts the teams the faster and more difficult becomes; with players having to weave to dodge others.

Coaching Points:

Eyes Up: Players should look to keep their eyes up in order for them to be able to see what space they have in front of them and how/what type of touches and turns they need to use as they travel around the area.Keeping their eyes up will also allow them to see the opposition as well.

Dribbling: Smaller touches with the laces will help the attacker to keep the ball close to their body but they may need to take bigger touches with their laces to move into space if it opens up for them to move into. Players should be encouraged to dribble with the ball on both feet using different surfaces of either foot.

Turns: As players approach the line players should be used to challenge a variety of different turns on both feet. As players turn, they should scan and check their shoulders to adjust the speed of their touch after they turn to move into the space. Players should use disguises to help feint for when they change direction as well.

Progressions:

Progress further by adding defenders in the middle who can win the ball from the players travelling across the area.
Likewise, you may give each player a number and when the coach calls a number, the first player to the opposite and back from both teams wins.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2 V 2 ‘HALF-WAY THERE’ SSG

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2 V 2 ‘HALF-WAY THERE’ SSG

Overview: Setup a pitch and split the area into two halves with a 2 v 2 in either half as well as goals with goalkeepers. One team is shooting one way and one team is shooting in the other direction. The games begin with the goalkeeper of each team playing into the attacking team, who have to try and receive and dribble into the other half with their ball trying to score in the opposition goal. If they score, they must then return into their half to begin again. Aside from the player that dribbles into the other half, players are locked into their half of the pitch. If the defenders win the ball, they can look to score.

Coaching Points: Eyes Up, Use Of Both Feet, Surfaces Of The Feet, Change Of Speed

Progressions:

Progress this game into a small sided game which is free play with two halves. Players have to get into the opposite half to be able to score.

Regression:

Players are not limited to playing in their own half and can move anywhere in the area to be able to score. You may also play it with every player having a ball each and they just simply have to get from one side of the pitch to the other to be able to score.

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