Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Running with the ball (Penllyn U8) (Start Time: 2015-02-11 18:00:00)

Running with the ball (Block) (15 mins)

Key points

1. Play first touch of the ball out of feet in direction you want to go.

2. Get in to running stride

3. Make contact with laces

4. Try not to break stride pattern

5. Keep head up but know where the ball is

6. Move Quickly

Players take turns running with the ball before passing to the next team; both teams go at the same time

Progression

1. Rotate sides receiving the ball so they have to pass and receive the ball with their left foot.

Running with the ball (SSG) (25 mins)

Start the game as a 6 v 6 in the middle. Teams score a goal by running with the ball in to their scoring zone, after scoring they give the ball to the opposition. Defenders are not allowed to enter.

Progression

1. Add player in to the scoring zone which gives us a 5 v 5 in the middle. Players rotate after entering the zone.

2. Teams can score in either zone.

3. Play multi directional with a player from each team in their scoring zones red team plays up/down, blue team goes from left/right. This leaves a 4 v 4 in the middle, the team in possession of the ball keep going untill they lose the ball.