Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Running with the ball at Speed - U11 and U12

WU: Technical Practice

Set up

Place numerous 2 X2 X2 triangles in a 30 X30 yard grid as shown

Organization

Each player has a ball. Players must dribble around the area and get through as many triangles as they can in 60 seconds. Start with simple dribbling with emphasis on going in one side and exited through a different side of the triangle. Progress to change of direction and change of speed. Add in turns - scissors, drag back, Cryuff etc. Note: There should be more gates than players so players are not waiting.

Progressions

- Split group into two teams: who can get through most gates - make competitive

- Have one team dribbling, other team defending them. Turn away from pressure and dribble to open gates without defenders winning the ball.

Coaching Points

Speed of dribble, recognition of space, change of direction, change of speed, quality of turn/technique

Skill Development 2

Set Up

Grid size of 25 X 15 with the shaded area being 5 X 15 yards on either side as shown. 4 gates now as shown are used as goals. Two different colors two for each team.

Organization

Split team into two groups. Players will now play 2v2. Ball starts with black pair who plays a pass to first white player. White player must dribble out with team mate playing 2v2 against blacks to try and score in either of the two red gates. Players must still dribble into grey area before scoring. Defenders can't enter into the shaded area until the attacker crosses the line. If defenders win the ball they are trying to score in counter blue gates. Once ball goes out of bounds next pairs work. Switch roles every 3-4 minutes. Make competitive - consequences for the losing team. Progressions

- Progress to 3v3 depending of success at 2v2

- Give players a 30 second time limit to score to ensure quick

dribbling

Coaching Points

Speed of dribble, recognition of space, knowledge of when to dribble and when to turn and release team mate

6v6 Game (15 mins)

Set up

Half Field with regular goals as shown.

Organization

Teams will play 6 v 6 including Goalkeepers. Regular scrimmage game with emphasis on running with the ball and turning away from pressure. Allow game to be free play but encourage running with the ball with all previous coaching points being enforced. If players are not doing bringing out the topic put in rules/stipulations. Passes can only go backwards etc to encourage positive dribbling and turning.

Coaching Points

All of points portrayed throughout the session should be enforced in a game situation. Open up grid to allow more space to dribble if necessary.