Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U9B Sweeny SESSION 6

Unopposed Dribbling (20 mins)

Organization:

Cones set up in small diamond. Players are lined up a few yards back as shown in the picture. No balls to start.

Instructions:

First player in line starts running towards the diamond. The players perform different movements/dribble skills that the coach will demonstrate. Two players will go at the same time per diamond (opposite from each other). It is very important that everyone moves in the direction (left or right) so they don't collide. Balls will be added after the players understand the idea.

Coaching Points (with the ball):

- exagerate the move (sell it)

- accelerate out of the move

- close the door after the move to put your body inbetween the ball and the defender

Progressions/Regressions:

P- remove the cones

P- incorporate step-over, fake shot, etc.

R- slow down the tempo

R- only go one direction at a time (not facing each other)

Small Sided Game (30 mins)

Organization:

5v5 game - 3 teams - Winners stay on (or only two teams depending on numbers)

Coaching Points

Build off previous coaching points and stay on topic

Creating goal scoring chances, how can we do this in a game environment?

2 main ideas: width when in possession/compact when out of possession