Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Dribbling / running with the ball technique

Dribbling / running with the ball technique (25 mins)

Organisation:

20 x 30 yd area

Players split into 3 groups of 4

3 stations set up as in diagram.

Instructions:

Station A Running wioth the ball - Player starts at cone and runs withthe ball to the next cone and passes to the waiting player who in turn dribbles to the next cone and passes t the next player........

Station B Slalom with shot - The player at the front of the group driblles through the slalom abd at the end takes a shot at goal.

Station C - Wide Slalom - The player at the front of the group dribbles around the slalom and passes to the player waiting at the opposite end who the driblles back the opposite way arpund the slalom.

Rotate after 8 minutes.

Coaching Points:

Key Coaching Points

Head up to scan

Players need to be aware of where the ball is at all times as well as team mates and opposition players.

Close control

Players need to have the ball under control in order to retain possession and travel forwards quickly.

End product