Set up as shown. Attackers with a ball to dribble, defenders with a ball in their hands to âtagâ attackers ball. Attackers try to cross the danger square from one safe zone to another, without losing the ball. They repeat. Defenders try to tag the ball to take the attacker out of the game. Progress this to defenders not having a ball, and needing to steal one and get into the safe zone to swap.
Bravery to try a skill to beat a defender, speed to dribble at, spacial awareness, dribbling technique.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Four Halloween-themed games sneak a full warm-up, finishing, rondo and small-sided game into one junior football session this week.
Deliberate heading is now out of U11 grassroots matches. Here is how to coach chest, thigh and foot control so your players still win the ball in the air.
Long-range goals doubled at the 2026 World Cup as teams sat deep. Here is how to coach when to shoot from distance, the technique, and the follow-up.
