Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Running with the ball: Technique

Running with the ball: Technique (20 mins)

Organisation:

Set up two stations 25 yds in length and 10 yds apart

Players split into two groups and seperated as in diagram.

A ball per group.

Instructions:

The ball starts with the first player of each group at point A. The player runs with the ball at pace to the corresponding cone 20 yards away, When the player reaxhes the cone they pass to the player from their group at point B. That player then completes in reverse.................

Coaching Points:

Weighted first touch out in front / in direction of travel.

Accelerate and get into running stride

Big touches with laces

Avoid chopping stride and maintain maximum speed

Keep your head up