U7practice11

Practice Plan 11

:00 - :08 Warm up, Instep, push passing with a friend b/w cones.

:08 - :16 Dribbling – Intro. Ball thru cones, stop ball, turn ball

:16 - :24 Sharks and Minnows

:24 - :32 Shapes – Triangle

:32 - :40 2 v 2

:40 - :55 Scrimmage

:55 - Cool down stretching

Dribbling is the art of using the feet to advance the ball, on the ground, under control, while moving. The two primary reasons to

use dribbling skill are:

· to move the ball into a better position on the field.

· to retain possession of the ball.

Dribbling is one of the ways to achieve penetration, the Attacking Principle of Play for this age group. The most important element of dribbling is developing a “feel” or “touch” for the ball with the feet…BOTH OF THEM. The key is then to keep the ball close by touching it softly.

Dribbling Basics

· Use all major surfaces of the foot.

Knees should be slightly bent and body leaning slightly over the ball for balance.