Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Turning into space?
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Turning into space?
8–14 players · U9-U10 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
Turning into space?
- The defenders with the ball at their feet can block the goals by dribbling the ball be-tween the cones forcing the attacker to turn away.
- Questions
- What is the best way to turn through the cones?
- How do you know if their is a defender in the goal you are turning into? What sort of touches do you need to take on the ball?
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Turning into space?
- 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 Turning into space?
- Find moments for turning into space?.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.