Set out multiple 5x5 skill squares.
Players to move freely around the area and whenever they enter a skill square they must perform a skill before exiting.
Start without a ball; examples of skills are crawling, hopping, jumping, move backwards, side steps, rolling.
Introduce a ball each. Now skills will include exiting the square to the left or right to where it was entered and perform a drag back or stop turn and exit where the square was entered.
Progression
Second group to work on step overs and fakes to exit squares via a different entrance point.
Introduce a few defenders in some squares to try to beat and introduce a point scoring system.
Changes of direction
Close ball control
Confidence to try various skills
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
The FA's FutureFit framework lands this season, bringing a 3v3 entry format at Under-7s. Here is what actually changes on a Saturday morning, and how to coach it well.
Some opponents will not press you and will not chase you. They just sit in two banks and dare you to find a way through. Here is how to coach the patience and the punch to break them.
Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
