Pre Academy - Winter Session 10
SESSIONS : U6s , U7s & U8s (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
Warm-Up - Dribbling Gates (10 Mins)
SESSIONS : U6s , U7s & U8s (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
Overview:
Each player has their own ball to dribble around the area. For each gate a player dribbles through they get one point. Coach can set the timer for 30 seconds and players must count their score to either compete against each other or to set themselves a target for next time.
Coaching Points:
Eyes Up: Players should look to keep their eyes up in order for them to be able to see what space they have in front of them and how/what type of touches and turns they need to use as they travel around the area.Keeping their eyes up will also allow them to see the opposition as well.
Dribbling: Smaller touches with the laces will help the attacker to keep the ball close to their body but they may need to take bigger touches with their laces to move into space if it opens up for them to move into. Players should be encouraged to dribble with the ball on both feet using different surfaces of either foot.
Turns: As players approach the gates they should know where they are going to dribble to next before so need to know how they can manipulate the ball to reach that gate. This can be done by a range of different turns or 1 v 1 moves which players should be encouraged to try.
Progressions:
- Coach can add restrictions on not going through same coloured gate twice in a row or call a colour and the first player to get through the colour gate that is called receives double points.
- Add a defender in the area that can block gates and prevent attackers from getting through.