Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Dribbling 1 v 1 & 2 v 2 U11-U12

WU: Technical Practice

Players are split into 2 groups. In each group half go to the top cone and half go to the bottom cone. 1 and 2 dribble at the same time towards the row of 4 cones (defender). They both perform the move (coaches choice) at the cone and both go to the right. They then dribble to the back of the opposite line. Do the same move but go to the left after 2 minutes

Coaching Points

Dribble at speed, control while dribbling and acceleration after beating player

2v1 to 3v2 (20 mins)

Set up

Set up a 30x40 yard grid with two goals as shown

Organization

Black team plays 2v1 against the white team. to try and score on the goal. Upon either scoring or losing possession one black player must then step out of the grid to defend the next 2 white players who attack the opposite goal. Rotation continues. Make the drill competitive. Shaded area is an optional line that can be added where players must dribble into opposition area before shooting

Progressions

Move on to 3v2. Two attackers must stay to defend the next attack

Coaching Points

Recognition of when to dribble and when to pass, dribble at speed, control while dribbling, acceleration after turn, role of second and third attackers - overlaps, give and goes, moveemnt to free up space fro player with ball.