Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Stick in the mud!

Stick in the mud (10 mins)

Area:

Create area 8m x 8m with cones,poles or dics.

Equipment:

Cones,bibs, poles, balls, discs

Objective:

Split the players into 2 teams. one team is in possesion the defending team have a ball in their hands. The team in possesion have a ball at their feet and dribble around trying to avoid the defenders. The defenders have to touch the team in possesions ball. When a ball has been hit the player stands still with his hands out. he can be freed by a team mate who isn't stuck by receiving a high 5. Essentially it is a game of stick in the mud. After 5 mins the teams swap roles and repeat.

Key points:

Encourage players to keep the ball under control with small touches, hide the ball from the opponent.