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52 min
4 drills
U6 - U16

Developing Player Cognition: From Individual Technique to Team Play

This session combines technical exercises (fun warm-up and hourglass) with cognitive work and real game situations, allowing players to develop both their individual technical mastery and their collective intelligence on the field.

Drill #1

Fun Warm-up: Dribbling and Ball Control in Tight Spaces

Fun Warm-up: Dribbling and Ball Control in Tight Spaces

10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U8 - U13
A very simple drill to set up that will allow young players to maximize their touches on the ball in a small space and under pressure. Perfect for the start of a session....

Drill #2

The hourglass: passing game and dribbling

The hourglass: passing game and dribbling

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U8 - U13
Perfect for youth soccer training, the hourglass drill will help your players develop their passing and dribbling skills while varying the angles and surfaces of the foot used....

Drill #3

Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels

Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U12 - U16
Ideal for working on the cognitive aspect, this exercise can be used in a session after a complete warm-up. Very dynamic, it often appeals to players....

Drill #4

Passing game with target zones in 4v4

Passing game with target zones in 4v4

12 min
8-14 joueurs
Small-sided games
U6 - U9
4v4 game on a small-sided field where players score points by placing the balls into the opponent's target zones with precise passes. Highly enjoyed by the players!...

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Dribbling Fun Game Cognitive Agility Dribbling

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