Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U11 Dribbling/Penetration

Warm Up (20 mins)

DESCRIPTION:

12x12m square marked using 4 cones. Pole / cone placed in the centre. Up to 8 players involved. On coach's command, both 'A' players go at the same time and perform mirror moves. 'B' players then go. Repeat.

AIMS:

* Improve execution of dribbling moves

* Encourage creativity and own thought process

BEHAVIOURS:

* Use both feet

* Aggressive and creative

* Slow down to speed up

* Good execution of the move

CONDITIONS:

* Vary the moves being used

* Add semi/full opposition

DISTRIBUTION:

* Players have a ball each

SYNCHRO WORDS:

* Accuracy

* Use your body

* Think about speed

Training 2 (20 mins)

DESCRIPTION:

25x15m area with two 3m scoring zones. 4 goal game. A passes to B. C comes on to the pitch as soon as B controls the ball. 1v1 game. After the game finishes (goal/ball out/foul), next C will pass to D who plays against A. After completing one round, the players move from the other position in their team (i.e. A to B or B to A)

AIMS:

* Improve first touch to set up a chance to penetrate by dribbling

* Improve timing and execution of dribbling moves

* Allow creativity

BEHAVIOURS:

* Identify where the defender is vs the free space

* Use of feints and body movements - timing and execution

* Attack the space when it is available

* Good execution of dribbling moves - distance

CONDITIONS:

* B attacker must make a feint movement before receiving a pass

* Both players must sprint out of the pitch when the game finishes (can add some exercises for them to do, too)

* Have two games going at once as soon as the players understand the rotation

DISTRIBUTION:

* A attacker should pass slightly ahead of B attacker to allow them to run on to the ball

SYNCHRO WORDS:

* First touch in front

* Attack with aggression

* Use your body to fool the defender