Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Juniors - Week 4 - Dribbling to Possess 2

Dribbling Warm up (15 mins)

Organization of Session

- Big grid (12x12/15x15) with small grid (2x2/3x3) in middle

- 2-3 players (each with a ball) at each outside rner of larger grid

- Players dribble to cone and throw a possession move (such as pull back , chop or step over), player dribbles to back to original cone after throwing the move. Players must dribble through small grid after move and avoid other players doing the same.

Advancement Option - player must dribble through small square to a different cone, throw move and dribble back to origianl cone. Player must avoid other players doing the same.

Coaching Points

- Executing the move properly is more important than going fast. Make sure players use proper technique for each move - slow them down if needed.

- Be specific as to which foot the players uses to execute the move. Get reps with both feet.

- Recommend that no more than 2-3 moves be taught in a single session.

- Players should "explode out" of the move, dribbling as fast as possible(using outside of foot)

- Players should alwasy keep ball tight and under control.

- Players need to change direction and speed to avoid other players - no crashing allowed!!

4v4 (15 mins)

Organization of Session

- set up field 20x30

Key Points

- no more than 4v4 on field. Rotate players or set up additional fields as needed.

Coaching Points

- Use moves to beat defenders on dribble

- If teammate has ball, other players should spread out (get out of the way)

- Encourage players to dribble forward at an angle when possible