Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Dribbling (p4)

Spaced 1v1s (15 mins)

Defender passes to attacker hard but on the ground.

Defender cannot press attacker until they touch the ball.

The attacker runs at the defenders goal and tries to reach the opposite side.

If the defender wins the ball, they can counter and score.

Coaching Points: 

Outside and inside of the foot only.

Encourage players to push the ball with the outside/laces of their foot when running.

If the players are not able to pass the ball to their opponent, just have the attacker start with the ball and run at the attacker. 

Attackers MUST be moving forward at all times. No standing and waiting for the defender to make a move. 

Our attackers MUST ATTACK space with pace.

Coaches MUST tell the players to run with the ball 

3v3, 4v4 etc Games (15 mins)

3v3,4v4 etc

Games to end the session.

Outside/laces and inside of the foot only when dribbling, passing and shooting.

Rotate teams if it is not competitive. 

Coaching Points:

Players must go forward into space as much as possible at every opportunity. Absolutely no standing when in possession of the ball, always carry.

Go back to our principles: If we have space, dribble. If we have no space, pass.