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6. Use Your Moves
Emphasis:
Dribbling
Set-up:
40 x 30 yard grid divided into 10 x 10 yard grids.
Flags are placed to create a mini goal at one end of the grid.
Two sets of colored bibs.
Groups of 4-5 players.
Objective:
One player starts in the middle 10 x 10 grid and will act as the defender. One player will act as a goalkeeper in the mini goal. The first player in line will attempt to dribble past the defender in the middle grid before attempting to score in the mini goal. A shot must be taken from greater than 10 yards from goal. The attacker then becomes the defender for the next attempt.Progressions:
Players must use a feint to beat the defender.
Players can attack in pairs to create a 2v1 situation.
Coaching Points:
Push ball out in front while moving at speed.
Accelerate over the first few yards to unsettle defender.
Use feints, deception to elude defenders.
7. Aerial balls
Objective:
One group (yellow) begins the activity in the center of the grid; the other group (red) spreads out around the cones. Players on the cones have a ball each. The yellow group must jog around the inside of the grid then check to a red player. The red player then serves a ball from their hands for the yellow player to receive and get under control. After controlling the ball it is quickly passed back to the original player. Perform for a designated number of serves or for a predetermined period of time.
Serves are varied; to thigh, to chest etc.
Progressions:
The perimeter players move back 10-15 yards and serve the ball from the ground using their feet.
Inside players receive a ball, turn and pass to a new target.
Coaching Points:
Constant movement from the inside group.
Good quality serves are vital.
Control the ball with first touch, pass with second.