Staying On The Ball

  • Technical
  • U5 to U7
  • 2–12 players
  • Ball Mastery
  • Dribbling
Staying On The Ball

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per pair / 2 sets of bibs / 24 cones, Divide area into 5x5 grids, 2 players per grid, 1 ball per pair

How it works

Players attempt to keep possession in their square, Attacker has 10 lives, They lose a life if defender wins the ball, they gain a life if defender kicks it out

Coaching points

  • Change direction
  • Change speed
  • Head up dribble
  • Close control
  • Balance

Progressions

progression: Reduce number of lives Regression: Increase grid sizes