'Brilliant Basics'
Dribbling
Regain and Dribble
Total Activity Duration
10 mins
Set up
Coach with Balls Player who can be positioned within a position relevant to their playing position
Key Points
- Locate ball at pace (intent) - Secure the ball with quality - Dribble at pace upon regain - 'Punched' pass or Shot depending on players position
Progressions to Add
- Add mannequin into the area for players to move around or have coach moving to create pressure (game realism) - Add in competition element where passes or shots count and players need to complete a minimum amount with success
Summary
Aim of the session is to get players into good habits of locating a loose ball at pace. Securing possession and then being able to move with the ball under control at pace before performing the next action (pass or shot)
Passing
Board to Board Passing
Total Activity Duration
10 mins
Set up
Football 2 x players or player plus coach
Key Points
- Punched pass (board to board) - Movement to get in line to receive - First touch to get ball out of feet - Attack along the board at speed - Punch Pass back across (board to board)
Progressions to Add
- Add mannequinn's into the area in positions where opposition may be placed as a target to avoid
Summary
Aim of the session is to get players into good habits of punching passes from board to board to help with switch of play and to exploit space on the opposite side of the pitch. Players to work both passing and receiving skills.
How We Play
Tactical (How we Play)
Total Activity Duration
10 - 15 mins
Set up
Session can be done with 1 player or 3 players plus a coach Set up as stations if doing as part of individual programme
Key Points
Station 1 : Board Work Station 2 : Board Support Station 3 : Flat Switch Work on detail and consistency within each station
Progressions to Add
Depending on numbers in session, could combine all three elements. If on an individual session, worked for timed durations and work both right and left side (2 - 3 min blocks)
Summary
Key principles linked to 'How we Play' that will support : - Board Work (strength) - Passing - First Touch - Dribbling at Speed
