Set up 8 cone goals placed about 1m apart. Game 1 The players have to dribble the ball through the cones as quickly as possible the play-er who dribbles through all 8 goals first w
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Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsSet up 8 cone goals placed about 1m apart. Game 1 The players have to dribble the ball through the cones as quickly as possible the play-er who dribbles through all 8 goals first wins. Game 2 Ask the players to count how many they can travel through in 1 minute, they must keep their own score.
Organisation: Balls: Y; Cones: 16; Other: Large cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve dribbling maze game under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards dribbling maze game. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching points20yards 20yards Drill: Collect the Treasure/Cones Objective: Develop 1v1 skills (attacking and defending) with a focus on dribbling and decision-making. Setup: Create a grid (20x20 yards). Place 10 cones in the middle of the grid, each representing "treasure." Split players into two teams: Pirates and Defenders. Pirates start outside the grid with a ball each. Defenders start inside the grid without a ball. Instructions: The Pirates' goal is to dribble into the grid, "steal" a treasure , and dribble back out to the outside without being tackled. Defenders try to block Pirates and win the ball. If a Defender wins the ball, they pass it out of the grid for the attacker to start again. Each time will be timed doing the drill and the team that gets all the cones out quickest wins.
Use in creatorGame – Safe Corner! All players: All players in the middle of the room following coaches instructions “simon says” style. - Hands on head - Sit Down - Stand Up - Jump up and down - touch your toes When coach calls a colour they must get to that colour as quick as they can! Progression: Give the players a football and they must move around the middle area dribbling the ball. Coach will ask: - Stop the ball (players put foot on the ball) - Hold the ball (in between both feet) - Toe Taps When colour is called players must dribble the ball to that colour 10 rounds. 10-15 minutes.
Use in creatorGame – Dribbling & Knock the cones over All players: All players will dribble a ball around and try to knock the cones over using their balls, when they knock them over they will go and search for another cone. Coaches – standing cones back up 10 minutes
Use in creatorGame: 7v7 (half vs Half) ATT – To Score you must pass the ball across the centre line and score within 2 touches! Progression 1: ATT now dribble through across center line before passing to score Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 30 min.
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