Three red zones and three yellow zones marked out equally with cones and spread out across the pitch. Split the group into two equal teams. The Game Each player has a ball and drib
Ball M
U9-U10Up the StepsFoundation60 mins8–14 playersProgressive loadPassing & receiving
Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.
Session flow
8m
15m
15m
17m
5m
Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Physical movement with the ball.
8:00
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching points
Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
Add directional constraints.
Regressions
Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Technical · 15 mins
Physical movement with the ball.
15:00
three red zones and three yellow zones marked out equally with cones and spread out across the pitch. Split the group into two equal teams. The Game Each player has a ball and dribbles it around the whole area. Players must dribble into a zone and perform different foots kills Any player who does not get into the square must continue to dribble the ball until a square be-comes free.
When a player goes into a zone of the same colour he must turn a pass the ball into another square and follow his pass.
Reds play against the yellows and try to score in the yellow squares while the yellows attempt to score in the red squares.
Progressions
Progression 1
Progression 2
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Physical movement with the ball.
15:00
Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve physical movement with the ball. under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.
Coaching points
Reward the theme with the scoring system.
Protect transition moments both ways.
Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Progressions
Shrink space / add a live defender.
Regressions
Unopposed patterns first.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for Physical movement with the ball.
17:00
Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards physical movement with the ball.. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching points
Find moments for physical movement with the ball..
Help a teammate who is stuck.
Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Progressions
Remove the condition when the theme is secure.
Regressions
Neutral helper / overload.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
5:00
Players share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching points
Listen to teammates.
Name one success.
Related drills
With the ball
Ball movement/pass
With the ball
Warmup
Rules –
Half players have ball
Constant movement with the ball
Looking for a “line breaking pass” between 2 people to a spare person
Aims –
Passing/Receiving
Break Lines
Scanning
Communication
Setup -
Grid 20x30 (or 18yard box)
Length –
10 minutes
Ball movement/pass
With the ball
Warmup – Breaking Lines
Rules –
Half players have ball
Constant movement with the ball
Looking for a “line breaking pass” between 2 people to a spare person
Aims –
Passing/Receiving
Break Lines
Scanning
Communication
Setup -
Grid 20x30 (or 18yard box)
Length –
10 minutes
2
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
2
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
