Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Decision Making
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Decision Making
8–14 players · U9-U10 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
Decision Making
- add more balls to increase intensity. Think about
- Head-up look forward and drive into the space.
- Good first touch get the ball out of your feet 2-3 touches max. Its not dribbling. Run in a straight line, the quickest route.
- Think ahead who are you going to take the ball to?
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Decision Making
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for Decision Making
- Find moments for decision making.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.