Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Dribbling (Start Time: 2019-01-28 12:10:00)

Drill 1 (20 mins)

Dribbling Session to start with this set up can cover a whole session if needed as you can set all types of challenges.

Set up is 2 10x10 area's with a small gap between the groups so players dont dribble into each other.

6 to 8 players per area. Half the group work across the area, the other half working up and down the area. Aim is to have alots of traffic in the area to allow players to make decisions

Looking to get players using all different parts of their foot, changing direction and using speed to find open space.

Progressions

1 - use stronger foot next one use weaker - Can only use the same part of twice before changing

2 - Each time crossing area need to add a skill and a turn when you get to the end - Cant be the same

3 - Instead of both teams dribbling now players going up and down still dribble but the players on the sides are now passing the ball to each other.

4 - Add a floater into the middle of the area who is trying to link up with both groups

5 - To finish take out the line between the group so its one big area. Have 2 defenders in the middle and the other have to cross the area without the defender getting the ball. If defender wins it then they swap over with other player.

Coaching Points

Using all parts of the foot / small touches / skills and turns if needed / always scaning to find space / Keeping the ball close / head up /

Drill3 (30 mins)

SSG played over 3 15 x 20 area's

Each team has a GK and is 1v1 in the boxes in fornt of the goal - 3v3 in the middle numbers can be changed if you have more players.

Aim of the game is to play out of the first 3rd using GK and DF (2v1) - When ball is in middle 3rd both teams are looking to dribble into the final 3rd once in final 3rd its 2v1 to goal.

Always encouraging players to try and dribble if its 1v1