Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U8 Dribbling

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Russell Bilton

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Name:	Russell Bilton
City:	Yorktown Heights
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Introduction (15min)

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Introduction (15min) (15 mins)

Orginization:

- grid 20x20 yards

-8 to10

-each player has a ball

Instructions:

Each player with a ball, RWB and execute moves ( scissor, double scissor, U turn, Cruyff, step over turn, inside cut, outside cut, pull back etc) Work on dominant /non dominant foot. 5-10 minutes

Coaching points/Questions:

-accleration after moves

- head up , look for space

- sharp moves and change of direction

-Play with head-up, scanning as much as possible (be aware of space).

-Good 1st touch into space.

-Attack the space with speed; big touches out of feet

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Main Theme (20-25min)

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Main Theme (20-25min) (20 mins)

Setup:

-create two areas with cones about 15 yards apart (adapt for age/ability/numbers); split players into 2 groups, one i2-3 players per end or depending on numbers

-8 cones

-8 to 12 players

Activity:

Play starts with a player running with the ball through the zone and makes a diagonal pass through the big gate to opposite player, and the sequence continues (1).

Score 1 point for making diagonal pass through big gates

Progression:

- Go 1v1.

Coaching Points:

-Play with head-up, scanning as much as possible (be aware of space).

-Good 1st touch into space.

-Attack the space with speed; big touches out of feet.

-Accurate pass through gate.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Cond. Game (20-25min)

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Cond. Game (20-25min) (25 mins)

Set up:

-create a grid 30x25 yards with 4 (5x5 yards) boxes in each corner

-16 cones & 1 ball

Activity:

2v1.

(1) defender and (2, 3) are attackers. (3) must make decision to dribble or pass.

Rotate 1 to 2 to 3.

Coaching Points:

-Play with head-up, scanning as much as possible (be aware of space).

-Good 1st touch into space.

-Attack the space with speed; big touches out of feet

-Dispersal and awareness

-Support: movement to receive, body shape to receive

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Match (30min+)

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Match (30min+) (30 mins)

Set up:

-35x25 yard are for 5v5; if 6v6 increase area accordingly

-balls stationed along the outside of the field

-Retreat Line at half way line for 5v5

Activity:

Encourage players to run with the ball when the opportunity arises as well as passing, do not force passes.

Look for movement off the ball to support player in possession and find space

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