Dribble 3 yards, stop and pass 3 yards (U8...
This session makes sure the players are using the correct techniques when they are dribbling, stopping and passing the ball. Try to get them to speed up once they have done it a few times. MORE
Know the direction of play (U8 activity)
Make sure your players know the rules of play and which goal they are attacking. MORE
Retreat to a defensive position when your side loses...
Make a 3 yard pass and follow the ball...
Putting passing and moving into a game situation to give a technical practice MORE
Pass 2 yards to a team mate and run...
Activity to help coach players to pass and move with lots of coaching points to help you MORE
Make a 3 yard pass and follow the ball...
Putting passing and movement into a game situation so players learn as they play MORE
Pass 2 yards to a team mate and run...
Coach players to follow the pass with simple pass and move session. Vital to match day possession. MORE
Dribble 3 yards, stop and pass 3 yards (U8...
Players must concentrate on keeping the ball close. Watch for poor technique as the game puts pressure on the players. When the players get to the gate they should be able to stop the ball then pass accurately. MORE
Score a goal (U8 game)
Score a goal (U8 activity)
Dribble the ball and change speed (U9 game)
Pressing the player with the ball (U8 activity)
Pressing the player with the ball (U8 game)
Receive and control the ball (U9 activity)
The first player throws the ball to his partner so that he has to use part of his body, either his chest or thigh, to control the ball. MORE
Dribble the ball 5 yards and turn (U9 activity)
In this activity suggest that right footed players turn with the outside of the foot to go round the cone, and left-footers use the inside of the foot. MORE
Shielding the ball (U9 activity)
Dribble the ball and change speed (U9 activity)
Pass to a team mate using both feet (U9...
Pass to a team mate using both feet (U9...
In this session the players use both feet, it isn’t very far to pass and they should have no problem kicking the ball, even if it feels a bit awkward at first. MORE
Dribble the ball 5 yards and turn (U9 game)
In this game when you say “go”, each dribbler aims to dribble his ball from the big square into one of the smaller squares. The three middle players must try to win the balls from the dribblers. MORE
Beat a player 1v1 (U9 game)
A great head to head battle, with the attacker aiming to use a skill, such as a feint or turn, to beat the defender and hit the target. MORE
Pass and react to the pass (U9 activity)
Beat a player 1v1 (U9 activity)
Start with two players facing each other over the middle cone. Make one the attacker and the other the defender. The attacker is the lead and must try to fool the defender and get to one of the cones first and knock the ball off – the defender must try to mirror the movement and get there first. MORE
