Warm Up - Fast feet Drills and Skills - Under 7's Sprints - 3 x Sprints across the width of the pitch - 30 Seconds rest in-between each sprint Toe Taps - Left & Right foot Sweep the Decks - Left & Right foot Step Over's - Left & Right foot Drag Back - Left & Right foot Shield the Ball
Sprints Encourage breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth Toe Taps Focus on balance, agility, touch Ensure that the players are on their toes Sweep the Decks Encourage close control ensuring that the player never loses control of the ball Ensure that the Player's are on their toes Step Over's Encourage fast movements and explosive acceleration into space once the player has performed the skill Encourage Player's to perform the skill as they are dribbling and in one fluid motion Drag Back Encourage Player's to use the sole of their boot Encourage Player's to change direction at speed Shield the Ball Ensure that Player's protect the ball using their body strength and with the focus on bending at the knees
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