4 goals - supply of balls - cones - bibs. Organisation 4 teams playing on the pitch at the same time 2 teams playing in one direction while the other team plays between the oth-er
Dribble
U11-U12Up the StepsFoundation75 mins8–14 playersProgressive load1v1Attacking
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
20m
20m
22m
5m
Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 4v4 Dribbling Game.
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 · 20 mins
4v4 Dribbling Game.
20:00
4 goals - supply of balls - cones - bibs. Organisation 4 teams playing on the pitch at the same time 2 teams playing in one direction while the other team plays between the oth-er two goals. Both games have their own ball which the other team can't touch.
Before the teams can shoot they must dribble over the end lines.
Once players have crossed the line defenders are not allowed to make a tack-le.
Progressions
Awareness, change of direction, smart first touches, high tempo, Shooting. Progression play the same game but with a size 2 football.
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 20 mins
Drill 2 — develop 4v4 Dribbling Game.
20:00
Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 4v4 dribbling game. 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 · 22 mins
Drill 3 — game for 4v4 Dribbling Game.
22:00
Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards 4v4 dribbling game.. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching points
Find moments for 4v4 dribbling game..
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
20yards
20yards
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.
Game – 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.
Game – 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
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Setup – 2 queues facing a goal each, everyone with a ball.
Players from each queue alternate who’s go it is.
Player scores in goal directly in front then immediately defends the second goal – player from alternate queue will be attacking.
Retrieve ball and join the other queue to keep ball rolling.
Reactions/Transition - How quick can you defend?
Attackers – go as soon as they’ve shot/been tackled
Intensity, always on toes and ready to go
Ball must hit net
- Should be - fun, engaging, exciting, high tempo
1v1 rolling, attack/defend