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65 min
4 drills
U6 - U15

Ball Control and Changes of Pace

This training session focuses on mastering ball control, combining fun exercises like "musical balls" and "stop/go" with technical work on crossing with both feet, all concluded with a small-sided game encouraging the application of learned skills.

Drill #1

The game of "musical balls" in soccer school

The game of "musical balls" in soccer school

15 min
5-15 joueurs
Warm-up
U6 - U9
This fun game is ideal in soccer school to work on spatial awareness, ball control, and the reactivity of young players. Progression and enjoyment will be on the agenda!...

Drill #2

Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot

Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot

15 min
8-14 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U15
Practice crosses with this easy-to-set-up drill that allows for good rotation when you have a large number of players....

Drill #3

The "stop / go" with rhythm work in youth academy

The "stop / go" with rhythm work in youth academy

15 min
6-16 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
For U6-U7 players, this exercise is ideal for helping your players understand the importance of not rushing and properly timing their movements. Many variations are possible....

Drill #4

4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals

4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals

20 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U15
A very dynamic game that involves various cognitive aspects, it is ideal for working in a fun way through a possession exercise followed by progression with shooting on mini-goals....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Dribbling Fun Game Cognitive Scanning Motor skills

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