Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Physical with the ball.
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Physical with the ball
8–14 players · U9-U10 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
Physical with the ball.
- Play 10 v 2 with the attacking players restricted to two touches. In all other respects the practice is the same as outlined above.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Physical 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 Physical with the ball.
- Find moments for physical 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.