Week 7: Dribbling - Disguises and Feints

Module: Master The Ball: 1-11 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Core Topic: Dribbling

Session Focus

Beating Defenders with Deception

Develop the ability to use disguises and feints to unbalance defenders. Build confidence with moves that create space.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple feints and direction changes Age 7-11: Progressive skill moves and disguises

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games with skill challenges Age 7-11: 1v1 situations with skill focus

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple formats encouraging creativity Age 7-11: Constrained games rewarding skill use

4. Match-Related Play (15-20 mins)

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Game formats encouraging creative dribbling

Key Coaching Points

• Selling the feint convincingly
• Timing of the move
• Acceleration after the skill
• Using both feet for variety
• Reading the defender

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.