Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Dribbling - Running With The Ball 2

Dribbling Boxes Game (15 mins)

SetUp

25x25 Area - 5 Boxes 3x3

Organization

Starting with 4 corners boxes, players must get from box (planet) to box to score a point. 3 Players start as defenders. Attackers are safe in each box. (*Must be moving taking little touches in the boxes not standing still). As soon as they see an opening they must dribble at speed to a new box.

Progressions

1) Can only score a point from two boxes of the same color - eg, blue to blue.

2) Add red box in the middle and a 4th defender in the box. Players can now score an extra point if dribble through red box.

Coaching Points

- Dribble with head up - awareness.

- Look to attack space off the dribble.

- Accelerating with the ball using a big first touch.

- Dribbling using laces.

- Knowing when to shield and keep the ball close under pressure.

3 Gate Dribbling Game (25 mins)

SetUp

3/4 field, 2 full size goals, 6 gate goals

Organization

Teams play 4v4 in the central area. To score the attacking team must dribble through one of the 3 gates, and score on the goal for an additional point. One defender can track the attacker but must run through a gate first. To start an attacking player must check into the zone to receive from the keeper.

Progressions

1) One defender may check into the zone to pressure the attacker when receiving from the keeper.

2) Add a permanant defender in the endzone - an additional attacker can join to make a 2v2

3) Lift conditions - play regular rules

Coaching Points

- Keep width, switching the ball quickly to the wide players to take advantage of space

- Recognizing the space - when/where to dribble

- Accelerate & attack the space

- Dribbling using laces, bigger touches

- Dribble with head up - awareness

- Dribble with furthest foot from the defender, using arm/body to shield if necessary

- Change speed & direction when engaging the 2nd defender in the box