Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 4v4 Dribbling Game.
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
4v4 Dribbling Game
8–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 20 mins
4v4 Dribbling Game.
- Look For!
- 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.
Skill · 20 mins
Drill 2 — develop 4v4 Dribbling Game.
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 22 mins
Drill 3 — game for 4v4 Dribbling Game.
- Find moments for 4v4 dribbling game..
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.