Danny Nolan
Name: | Danny Nolan |
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City: | Coppull |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Session setup
Arrange 4 cones in a t-shape
Split players into teams of 2/3/4 depending on numbers
*The diagram is a zoomed in version of one group, several of the T's should be set up in the area
One ball between each group
Session Aim
For players to dribble at different speeds keeping the ball under control. Realising when to use smaller & bigger touches & also knowing which part of the foot to use depending on which cone they are approaching. Also adding in a competition element means players have to do all this under pressure too.
Session walkthrough
Players are going to first practice the drill then coach will turn it into a competition
One at a time players will dribble the ball round all the cones - the sequence to start - Dribble to cone 1,2,3,4,2,1
Players to dribble back to teammate, give them a high 5 & the next player will do the same
Coaching points to be delivered over numerous different stoppages
Which part of the foot to dribble with
When to take a bigger touch coming from around the cones
Slowing the dribble down when approaching a cone to change direction
Low centre of gravity & keeping close to the cones
Teamwork
Communication
Progressions Include
Players to dribble in the opposite direction of the 'T' - Sequence = Cones 1,2,4,3,2,1 - Players will have to use different parts of the foot to get around cones
Players must perform a skill at certain cones before moving on
Players can only use their weaker foot to dribble
Competition
Have a competition between all teams after they are used to the sequences & have had some practice
Add rewards, prizes etc to help keep players motivated & having fun.
Players will be ready to go into matches at this point, have several pitches set up if its possible so their are no teams sat out waiting to play. Rotate teams so everybody gets to play each team.
Keep dribbling theme going by awarding extra goals as incentives for good dribbling in the games.
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Dribbling Drill
Session can be set up in separate areas if space allows
Assistants may need to mirror sessions in different area's so coach to make sure they are prepared
Make use of outside space to allow session to progress quicker if possible
As its week 1 bring all the players in to introduce yourself & assistants. Let them know that they will be focusing on dribbling, getting as many touches as possible during the session & practicing skills/turns and using both feet whilst dribbling
Session setup -
To start make a large area big enough for all players to dribble around in
Players have a ball each
*6 squared area's will be added to the area after the initial warm up
Session Aim
To get players comfortable dribbling the ball & to get them changing direction, using both feet whilst trying to not to clash into other players keeping the ball under control.
Session walkthrough
Players to start dribbling around the area
Coach to build up the session
Ask players can they use different parts of the foot
Can the players use both feet
Challenge players to get as many touches in 60 seconds as possible without the ball coming to a stop
Ask players what skills/turns they know, if players are comfortable then show the rest of the group
Coach to demonstrate any skills/turns that have been shown & to add new ones to give players ideas.
Progressions
Add the 6 squared area's as seen in the diagram & number them 1-6 - squares need to be big enough to fit all players in, space will be tight but that's the aim for players to keep control in tight areas
Coach to introduce a different command in each area - once players have done the command they dribble back into the large area
*Give the commands out one at a time e.g. Introduce number 1, let the players do it then introduce number 2 etc
Box 1 - 6 toe taps
Box 2 - 6 side to side's
Box 3 - Perform any turn
Box 4 - Perform any skill
Box 5 - Switch balls with another player
Box 6 - Perform 2 kick ups *balls can be picked up by players if necessary but encourage flicking the ball up themselves
Progressions
Players are given different orders to perform the commands e.g. Box 4,6,2,3,1 then 5 - coach can mix up the order to keep players on their toes
*Each box can be named after a different football player/team so that players have to listen & react
Competition
Player have to enter each of the 6 boxes, they can go in any order.
Coaching Points to be delivered over several stoppages throughout the drill include
Close control
Scanning space
Awareness of other players dribbling close to you (especially when in comes to the competition as there will now be lots of traffic with players going in every direction)
Use of both feet
Different parts of the foot to dribble with
Acceleration after performing skill/turn
Communication (Especially in box 5 when they need to switch balls)