When to Dribble and When to Pass
Category: Attacking
Length: 01:00 Rec. Players: 8
Published: March 14, 2014 @ 22:52
Practice Theme/Topic
When to Dribble and When to Pass
General Notes
This practice game works on the Technical and Psychological areas in
particular, developing the decision of whether to Dribble and or Pass
Aims & Objectives
When to Dribble and When to Pass.
Start with a game 3v3 or 6v6 with the theme used to help the children's
learning. Secondly, then break in to this practice game (see slide 1) and back to
the game to finish (see slide 2)
Rotate Roles!
Organisation & Setup
10v10 square. Blues try to dribble across the square defended by the Reds. If
they are successful they get a point. When any red wins the ball they try to
dribble outside the square and score in the goal. The Blue which loses the ball
becomes a support player to whom the other Blues can pass to. Reds can only
defend inside the square.
Coaching Factors & Outcomes
- Recognise When the opportunity is to Dribble or Pass
- Constant repetition of basic technique: Dribbling and Passing
- Recognise and exploit space while dribbling and also when receiving a pass
- Improve the child's perception (speed of thought)
Coaching Point #1
Coaching Point #2
Try to find clear line of pass or space for dribble across the square
Try to find best position that will help your teammate pass the
ball across the square
SPACE RECOGNITION
ANGLE TO RECIEVE THE BALL
Adaptation & Progression
1. "Blues" starts with 2 footballs to increase opportunities for decision: Dribble
or Pass
2. Play 3v2 plus GK. Blues try to Dribble or Pass across the square to score. If
a red wins the ball inside the square they get try to pass to their own GK. The
ball is then given to the Blues again.
3. Play 3v3, 4v4 or 6v6 based on amount of children that attend
Technical
Passing - Different Surfaces of the foot
Dribbling - Different Surfaces of the foot
Receiving - Surfaces of the foot / No touch turn
Coaching Point #3
Coaching Point #4
Try to make a decision before you receive the ball 'Will I or Can I
Dribble or Pass' to get the ball across the square
Try to use different techniques (parts of the foot) to Dribble or
Pass it across the square
DECISION & BODY POSITION TO RECIEVE
DRIBBLING TECHNIQUE (Head up, Lots of touches,
Changing directions)…
Practice: 01 Length: 01:00
When to Dribble and When to Pass
Category: Attacking
Slide: 01/02
When to Dribble and When to Pass
Category: Attacking
Length: 01:00 Rec. Players: 8
Published: March 14, 2014 @ 22:52
Practice Theme/Topic
When to Dribble and When to Pass
General Notes
This practice game works on the Technical and Psychological areas in
particular, developing the decision of whether to Dribble and or Pass
Aims & Objectives
When to Dribble and When to Pass.
Start with a game 3v3 or 6v6 with the theme used to help the children's
learning. Secondly, then break in to this practice game (see slide 1) and back to
the game to finish (see slide 2)
3v3 / 6v6 game. Can
the children try and
take in the practice
elements from the
previous practice and
the theme of 'When to
Dribble and When To
Pass'.…
Rotate Roles!
Organisation & Setup
10v10 square. Blues try to dribble across the square defended by the Reds. If
they are successful they get a point. When any red wins the ball they try to
dribble outside the square and score in the goal. The Blue which loses the ball
becomes a support player to whom the other Blues can pass to. Reds can only
defend inside the square.
Coaching Factors & Outcomes
- Recognise When the opportunity is to Dribble or Pass
- Constant repetition of basic technique: Dribbling and Passing
- Recognise and exploit space while dribbling and also when receiving a pass
- Improve the child's perception (speed of thought)
Coaching Point #1
Coaching Point #2
Try to find clear line of pass or space for dribble across the square
Try to find best position that will help your teammate pass the
ball across the square
SPACE RECOGNITION
ANGLE TO RECIEVE THE BALL
Adaptation & Progression
1. "Blues" starts with 2 footballs to increase opportunities for decision: Dribble
or Pass
2. Play 3v2 plus GK. Blues try to Dribble or Pass across the square to score. If
a red wins the ball inside the square they get try to pass to their own GK. The
ball is then given to the Blues again.
3. Play 3v3, 4v4 or 6v6 based on amount of children that attend
Technical
Passing - Different Surfaces of the foot
Dribbling - Different Surfaces of the foot
Receiving - Surfaces of the foot / No touch turn
Coaching Point #3
Coaching Point #4
Try to make a decision before you receive the ball 'Will I or Can I
Dribble or Pass' to get the ball across the square
Try to use different techniques (parts of the foot) to Dribble or
Pass it across the square
DECISION & BODY POSITION TO RECIEVE
DRIBBLING TECHNIQUE (Head up, Lots of touches,
Changing directions)…
Practice: 01 Length: 01:00
When to Dribble and When to Pass
Category: Attacking
Slide: 02/02