Week 11: Dribbling

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

Session Focus

Dribbling at Speed

Develop the ability to dribble quickly while maintaining control. Build confidence running with the ball at pace.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple dribbling with speed changes Age 7-11: Progressive dribbling at increasing pace

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun races and speed challenges Age 7-11: Game-related dribbling at pace

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple formats encouraging speed dribbling Age 7-11: Constrained games rewarding fast breaks

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

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Game formats encouraging driving runs

Key Coaching Points

• Building on Weeks 3 and 7
• Touch size for speed
• Head up while running
• Timing of speed changes
• Decision-making at pace

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.