Under 9s Arrival Activity - Dribbling Pitch / area (size dependant on numbers) is split into two zones Players split into two teams (Yellow/red bibs) Each team occupies a zone Initially players remain in their own zone - warm-up dribbling exercise, each player has a ball and moves freely around the zone with the ball Upon shout of colour "Blue/orange/green" - players must quickly dribble ball into that coloured square (within their own zone) Points award for fastest team entering the square. Progression Players leave their own zone and enter opponents zone dribbling into the relevant square (Alternating each time) Limit the number of players permitted to enter each square
General dribbling Encourage use of different parts of the foot Ensure players are using both feet Challenge players to demonstrate skills - turns / step-overs / faints etc.. Players to keep ball under close control Ensure good observation / listening - avoid other players Challenge players to move at speed with the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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