U15+Week#6

Dribbling- Change of Direction

Dribbling – Team Knock Out Grid 15 x 20 yards

• All Players need a ball and start to dribble in open space. Then split them into 2 teams.

• One team has soccer balls and the other does not.

• The team that is it tries to knock the other teams out of bounds.• Designate an area for the players to come to if they have their ball

knocked out of the grid.• You can let players back in if they get to their ball before it stops

rolling.

• Progress to both teams having soccer balls. Both teams must keep the soccer ball under control.

Possible Coaching Points

ü Keep ball under control and be aware of pressure.ü Work together to get all players out of bounds.

Guided Question – I Wonder if You Should Work as a Team or By Yourself?

4 Cone Knock Off Grid – 15 x 12 yards

• Put 4 cones inside of your grid with soccer balls balanced on each. Allow space behind them to dribble around.

• Split group into 2 teams.

• Start 1 v 1 and allow players to knock off any soccer ball to start.

• Then add direction with one team defending a side. You can progress to diagonal goals.

Possible Coaching Points

ü Encourage players to look for open cone.ü Attack quickly with 1st touch.

ü Accuracy over power when finishing.

Guided Question – Can you find the open Cone?

Game Play – SEE YA! TO 4 GOALSGrid 15 x 20

• Place all balls in a pile.

• Have players line up in two teams on either side of the coach.

• Coach sends ball into field. Start 1 v 1.• As they get the game call out a number of players to send

on the field, 2 v 2 etc…• Teams play directionally to goals/.

• Keep the game moving quickly.

Possible Coaching Points

ü Look to attack right away

ü Keep ball under control while attackingü Transitions between attacking and defending

ü Work with teammates in 2 v 2 +GUIDED QUESTION- CAN YOU FIND THE OPEN GOAL?

The Game – 4 v 4 To 5 v 5

Grid 30 x 25 Yards

• 4 v 4• You will need to have 2 games going

Possible Coaching Points

ü Have Fun!ü Mix teams to keep them competitive.

ü Keep the games going, flow is important.

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