Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Thieves

Focus: Control of Ball

Instructions: 2 pugs nets on the same end line with a gap in the middle. Facilitator starts with all the balls in the middle of the nets. Team A on one side of the facilitator and Team B on the other side. Have players stand in a line. Coach plays the ball into the field. Players run out and first player to get the ball tries to gain possession and score on one of the goals.

Progression: Have the players be in different positions (i.e., sitting, facing backwards, lay on ground on stomach, lay on ground on back, etc.).

Coaching Points: Dribbling (close control), use both feet, head up, run fast to ball, and change of pace.