Warm-Up - Copy The Leader (10 mins)
Setup:
This warm-up takes place in a 20x20-yard area designed to prepare players for the session with a focus on quick movements and dribbling skills.
Coaching Pointers
Start without the ball and number the players 1 or 2, call out the number to lead with the other player following, then change numbers, encourage the follower to stay close to the leader. The leader should look for change of direction to loose the follower.
Progression 1
Add a ball for all players, coach still calls out the numbers to change the leader.
Progression 2
Add in skills such as toe-taps, shuffles etc once the players are used to the game.
September Core Skill (Inside/Outside (10 mins)
Objective
We want to strengthen the players ankles for change of direction and to get used to using the inside and outside of their foot with small touches. Parents have been given this is 360 Player App so the players can practice at home.
Practice 1
Get the players spaced out on a line, (use white lines) start with them moving their both feet quickly either side of the line.
Practice 2
Get the players to hop either side of the line switching legs after 10 repetitions
Practice 3
Get the players to manipulate the ball using inside and outside of the foot to take the ball either side of the line.
Practice 4
Get the players to manipulate the ball through a line of cones, set them up in a couple of groups
Coaching Pointers
This practice will be repeated for the whole of September sessions after the initial warm-up
Ball Mastery - Get In The Zone (10 mins)
Setup:
This warm-up takes place in a 20x20-yard area with the corners split into zones, the players are split into teams as this is a team challenge game.
Coaching Pointers
Encourge the players to move with small touches of the and good change of direction. The team that gets all their players into the zone wins a point for their team, play first to 5 points, repeat the game if you have enough time.