Name: | Matt Schiffer |
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City: | Belchertown |
Country: | United States of America |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Methodology: Step-by-Step Guide
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Dribbling Activities with Pressure / Defenders
Games that include defenders (use creative names).
Sharks & Fishies
Imaginative activity. Playing soccer in an "ocean."
Organization:
- See Diagram.
- Fishies all have balls. Sharks are defenders.
- Set up 5 cones randomly.
How to Play:
- Fishies dribble freely around the field / ocean.
- Sharks try to steal ball from fishy.
- If shark steals ball, fishy tries to steal it back right away
- If shark dribbles to cone, that fishy turns into shark.
Coaching Notes:
- Dribble away from pressure.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Going to Goal Unopposed
Activity that allows players to dribble to goal by themselves.
Organization:
- See Diagram.
- All players with balls.
How to Play:
- On coach's signal, player dribbles to goal and shoots.
Coaching Notes:
- Dribble straight to goal.
- Face target (the goal) when shooting.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Confidence & Ability to Take on Defender
Most important skill in soccer!
Important to learn at a young age.
Organization:
- See Diagram.
- 2 goals to encourage transitional play.
- Another option: 1v1 Gates. Everyone needs a partner. Gives multiple ways to score in a continuous activity. Allows players to use different skills.
Coaching Notes:
- Be confident to take on defender.
- Dribble away from pressure.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Going to Goal Unopposed with Teammate
Activity that encourages teamwork!
Organization:
- See Diagram.
- Partners
How to Play:
- 2 players go to goal together.
- Player with ball has option of dribbling or passing.
- Objective is to score a goal.
Coaching Notes:
- Keep control of ball.
- Move forward together.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
The Game!
All players, regardless of age, love playing scrimmages or a real game.
4v4 teaches simple tactics and has all players involved at all times.
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Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Back/Forward: Drag timeline button
Dribbling Unopposed
No Pressure Dribbling Activities
There are a variety of activities to introduce fundamental dribbling.
No defenders allow players to be comfortable with the ball.
Simon Says
Basic activity with simple rules that most children are familiar with.
Organization:
- See Diagram. Every player with a ball.
How to Play:
- "Simon Says" Perform skills on coach's signal.
Coaching Notes:
- Control the ball. Use both feet and all surfaces.