Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Close Dribbling (Session Repeat )

No.s Game

Organization:

1. 20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1. Coach introduces technique for close dribbling then askes players to dribble for 30sec - 1min.

2. Caoch demonstrates skills moves (Roll, Fake/Feint, Scizzors)

2. Coach then assigns each skill move a number 1-3

3. Coach asks his players to dribble and execute skill move when number is called.

4. If wrong skill is executed or is executed too slow player has to do toe taps/jumping jacks

5. Play for a set time, player with the least mistakes tabbed Numbers Champ

Coaching Points:

1.Change of speed

2.Dribble into open space

3. Acceleration after skill move

Progressions:

1. Coach calls 2 numbers for a combination of skills.

2. Change the numbers for different skills or add more numbers to incorporate ball mastery techniques example Boxes/penguins

Passive Defender

Organization:

1.15 x 20 yard areas, set up as shown

2.Players divided into 2/3 groups depending on number

3.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1. Players dribble towards red cones (passive defender) then execute skill move (Roll, Fake/Feint,

Scizzors)to get pass cone

2. Players must then accelerate to Orange cone and dribble around cone after executing skill moves

pass the two red cones

3.Next player in line goes when player in front start to accelerate

4.Movement should be sharp, tidy and quick too ensure heart rates raised.

Coaching Points:

1. Players should beware of the distance inwhich to execute move. Not too close/far away from defender (cones)

2. Head Up to observe distance and space infront of you

3. Acceleration after growing through small cones

4. try to touch ball with every step of your dribble

Progressions:

1.P - Reduce distance between the small cones

2.P - Right/Left combinations for a race between groups

Condition Game

Organization:

- 8-15 players playing 8V8 set up as shown

- 20X20 yard playing area

Coach becomes referee

Instructions:

Players are encourage to pass when the see an open player

And shoot when they dont

Coaching Points:

- Use laces to shoot at all times

- Players should communicate I'm open to teammates when they are in good positions

- Players should SHOOT when they see no option to pass

Progressions:

1. Players must shot before half field and only score in opposition half it its a rebound.