This week's exercises are from our Coaching Soccer Weekly Podcast and focuses on running with the ball
Four Squares
Organization - 30 x 40-5 yard squares in each corner - Three to four players in each square
Description - Players dribble within their square until the coach calls ‘Go’-The players dribble to the next square in a counterclockwise pattern-First team will all their players in gets a point-Talk about the difference between controlled dribbling and running with the ball.
Coaching Points - Get the ball out of your feet-Use the three small toes for touches-Don’t break your stride-Control into the square-Just like gaining control for shot or pass.
Progressions - Teams on the ends go exchange squares-Fast, control, fast, control-Teams change diagonally-Run into the space.
