Players know it as “Treasure dribble (U5-U6)”
Kid title: Treasure dribble (U5-U6). Close control and changing speed with the ball. Timed phases for a 45-minute U5-U6 session.
Fun ball each activity linked to ball mastery journeys. Lots of touches, short queues, coach joins in.
Organisation: Half of a 5v5 pitch; 1 ball each to start.
Coaching pointsSimple game that repeats the picture of ball mastery journeys with light opposition.
Organisation: Small grids or channels; rotate roles every 60–90 seconds.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve ball mastery journeys under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches so everyone is playing.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards ball mastery journeys. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one thing they tried. Coach links back to the theme in kid language.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching pointsPulse Raiser — 4 minutes 30 seconds each on the spot x 2 Light jog High knees Heel flicks Around the outside of the grid: Side steps left Side Steps right Open/close the gate Skips with arm swings Quick feet Come into the grid: Jog with little direction changes 2) Dynamic Mobility — 4 minutes Moving around the grid, avoiding each other - Do each for 20–30 seconds: Walking lunges Reverse lunges Side lunges Hamstring sweeps (touch the grass) Knee hugs Heal & Toe Walks Quad Stretch (partner if needed) Ankle bounces Shoulder rolls and arm swings Torso twists 3) Activation, Sharpness, Reactions – 4 minutes Jogging around the grid, on coaches call: Jump and head Low clap Up high clap Change direction with a 2 second sprint Squat – Jump (with soft landing) Quick Feet (sprint on spot) Shuffle Left/Right/Back (American Shuffle) 4) Touch/Mastery – 6 minutes Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 3 minutes each, switch after 3 minutes. Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. (30 seconds) Ba
Use in creator2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 Warmup 5 6 5 6 Warmup (Ball Mastery): 20x20 Grid Players Travel around with the ball and on coaches' call do the below skills/movements. Toe Taps Sole Roles Drag backs Step Overs Cruyff turns 10 mins
Use in creator2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 Warmup 5 6 5 6 Warmup (Ball Mastery): 20x20 Grid Players Travel around with the ball and on coaches' call do the below skills/movements. Toe Taps Sole Roles Drag backs Step Overs Cruyff turns 10 mins
Use in creator20yards 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.
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