Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Ball mastery - Dribbling cross

Foundations - In motion (15 mins)

 Set up: 

• At least 2 players at each end of the cross within the square.

• Every player has own ball and starts to Right side of cones.

How it works: 

• 4 players in front of lines dribble forward toward center of cross.
• When they reach the center players turn Left 90'

• Players then dribble backwards towards the next side of the square.
• When first 4 players make Left turn @ center, next 4 Go.

• Progression:
  • Toe Taps
  • Tic Tocs
  • Sole Roles (LtoR)
  • Sole Stops (L&R)
  • Speed dribble (laces every other step) @ center:
    • V-turn
    • L-turn
    • Body feint

    • Scissor/Step over

Coaching points:

• Soft touches
• Keep the ball close, CONTROL
• Scan/check shoulder to confirm own & others position
• As many touches as possible