Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Techical - Dribble to Posess/Semi-Opposed - U9 THRU U12

Semi-Opposed (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Area as show n (20x15)

2. Two groups of 5-6 players.

Instructions:

1. Player 1 dribbles to middle zone.

2. Defender closes space, Player 1 performs

turn into the opposite direction.

3. Player 2 show s w ide at an angle, Player 1

pasess ball to Player 2.

4. Player 2 plays pass to Player 3. Player 3 take

1st touch forw ard and dribble into middle zone.

Rotation:

1. Player 1 becomes defender.

2. Player 2 becomes becomes CF.

3.Player 3 Becomes dribbling player.

4. Defender (4) becomes w ide player in south side.

5. Player 5 becomes CF in south side.

Coaching Points:

1. Player dribbling w / head up to see opponent/space/support.

2. Timing of turn: Where is the pressure coming from? / Where is space and/or Passing lane?

3. Get foot around ball (inside/outside chop) with ankle firm, or proper technique with sole of foot on top of ball (hook)

4. Check over shoulder to see if option to play wide is there.

5. Movement off the ball (sideways on with feet on line)