Skills - 1v1 - Under 7's 20x20 Yard Grid Two 3 yard gates opposite each other on either side of the grid Players are numbered 1-4 Coach calls out number and then plays the ball into middle of grid Players must compete for the ball and try to run the ball through the gate on their side of the grid Progression 1: Call out two numbers and create a 2v2 Progression 2: Call out three numbers and create a 3v3
Monitor players reaction times Ensure players accelerate after the ball Ensure players use skills and technique to beat opponent Ensure defender stays on their feet in the tackle Ensure players dribble the ball through the gate
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