Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Dribbling & Running with the ball.
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Dribbling & Running with the ball
8–14 players · U9-U10 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
Dribbling & Running with the ball.
- A now moves into the playing area and receives a pass from C A attempts to repeat the exercise.
- All groups work at the same time to out number the two D's.
- D try and win the ball then dribble out of the large square. Adopt a scoring system.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Dribbling & Running with the ball.
- 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 Dribbling & Running with the ball.
- Find moments for dribbling & running with the ball..
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.