the following link is from an u12 inter milan session. the site is worth registering with....
http://www.insidesoccer.com/page/cde6cb ... art-2.html
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The simple way to develop ball control
Younger players often just need to run around a square keeping the ball close to their feet without any tackling. Getting used to just having the ball is important so players are not just fly kicking it up the pitch in any direction.
This session is all about being comfortable on the ball and improving your players' dribbling skills.
Stage 1: In an area 12 x 10 metres, 11 players - who have a ball each - dribble in and out of the other players, making sure they avoid each other and that their footballs don’t touch any other player or football.
Stage 2: Increase the size of the area to 12 x 12 metres. This time each player has a set time, say 45 seconds, to dribble their ball to each of the four touchlines.
They must stop the ball dead on the line before moving to the next line.
Make sure your players are aware of the other players around them.
Younger players often just need to run around a square keeping the ball close to their feet without any tackling. Getting used to just having the ball is important so players are not just fly kicking it up the pitch in any direction.
This session is all about being comfortable on the ball and improving your players' dribbling skills.
Stage 1: In an area 12 x 10 metres, 11 players - who have a ball each - dribble in and out of the other players, making sure they avoid each other and that their footballs don’t touch any other player or football.
Stage 2: Increase the size of the area to 12 x 12 metres. This time each player has a set time, say 45 seconds, to dribble their ball to each of the four touchlines.
They must stop the ball dead on the line before moving to the next line.
Make sure your players are aware of the other players around them.
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