Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Each player has a ball at their feet dribbling in the space. When the coach yells, "GO!" the players make eye contact with one another and begin to dribble towards one another. They should dribble at normal speed, and try to get their balls as close to each other as they can, before turning away at the last minute. After they turn away they should accelerate into open space and wait for the next "GO!" Turns: Inside foot, Outside foot, Drag back, Pull back
How close can you get?
Coaching Points
- Push the ball away from body, plant foot/standing foot should be away from the ball, and under the body
- Reach for the ball with 1 foot (inside, outside, or bottom of foot)
- Take a touch to change direction of the ball, second touch should be into space to accelerate into a new direction
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Place (2) cones on each end- line, in each corner. Making (4) goals. The goals should be 3 yards wide. Play 3v3. Dribble through the gates to score.
3v3 to 4 goals - Dribble to Score
Coaching Points
- Application of technique (dribbling, receiving)
- What: Turning away from pressure
- Who: The player with the ball
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Place (2) cones on one end- line, in each corner. Making (2) goals. The goals should be 3 yards wide. Place (1) goal on the opposite end line. Play 4v4. Score by passing the ball in the goal, or by dribbling through cone goals .
4v4 to 1 goal & 2 counter goals - Dribble/Pass to Score
Coaching Points
- While in possession head up and look for pressuring defender. Check all around the area for open space
- 2nd touch when turning, needs to be pushed into space 3-5 yards away from body to allow for multiple steps to accelerate away from pressure
- How: Checking over my shoulder while dribbling, taking a touch away from my body, and quickly accelerating into open space away from pressure
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above