Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Team Ball Tag - U10

Team Ball Tag (15 mins)

Set Up: 

• Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball each.
• One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending their ball.
• Field size 30 (L) x 30 (W).

Action: 

• While dribbling around the area, the reds chase the yellows.
• The reds try to pass their ball and hit the yellows ball (passing it. e.g., like playing pool).
• Reds to count how many yellow balls they hit.
• Players to switch roles after a certain time.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
• With each turn try and beat your previous score.

Player Tips: 

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Correct running/dribbling with the ball and passing technique.
• Ensure you show players how to protect the ball.
• Flat passes.
• Plan as a team on retrieving balls or working together with one ball.

Session Timing:

• Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA