| Organisation
Grid Size 20 x 20m.
Put eight players in the grid and eight outside. This varies on the size of Class. The players must run into the middle and each do a turn just before the cone. Alternate the players for each discipline and ensure there is enough space between each group. |
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| The Key Points
- Ready to receive
- Get into line
- First touch
- Always keep the ball moving
- Technique of turn.
- Positive attitude towards turn.
- Accelerate away.
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The Turns
Keep your eyes on the ball and every time you take a touch look up to see where you are going and where the position of defenders and attackers are because the picture can change at any time.
The Stop Turn
Trap the ball with your favoured foot/leading foot by placing it on top of the ball, therefore stopping it. Let your momentum take you over the top of the ball and get into a half turned position with your left leg balancing you and your right leg directly behind the ball. Carry on turning so now you have turned through 180 degrees, regain your balance and use the outside of the right foot to push the ball away to safety.
The Drag Back
Pretend that you are going to kick the ball with an exaggerated movement. Instead trap the ball with your favoured foot/leading foot by placing it on top of the ball, make sure the heel of your right foot is touching the surface of the ball and that the left foot is planted firmly next to the ball. Lean forwards and drag the ball back with the sole of your foot moving the ball from heel to toe (heel first, toe last). Finish by turning the back the way you came and accelerating away.
The Cruyff Turn
Pretend that you are going to kick/cross the ball with an exaggerated movement. Instead of kicking the ball, use the right toe of the kicking foot to flick the ball back in the direction you have come from. Bring the ball back behind the standing foot and take it away.
The Step Over
Lean over the ball with your arms out for balance and protection. When you are a good step away from the defender you can perform the step over, you have to be far enough away not to be tackled and close enough for the dummy/feint to work. Get down low and move your right foot so it appears that you are about to play an outside hook to the right side of the body (exaggerate the movement). Instead of playing the ball take a step over the ball to the right by moving the right foot over the ball and past it, transfer your body weight quickly back to your left side and then with the outside of the left foot hook the ball to the left of your body. (Play the ball approximately 1 yard in front of you, approach the ball straight on and pretend to pass the ball with the outside of the Foot. Lift your Foot over the ball and transfer you weight to that foot. Spin back and play the ball with the outside of the other foot.
The Inside Hook
Take a long stride over the ball and pull the ball into your Body.
The Outside Hook
Position your Foot level with the ball and move it with the outside of your Foot.
Running with the Ball
The Coaching Certificate |
