Week 15 – Dribbling

Module: Master The Ball: 1-11 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom

Session Focus

Speed With Ball & Direction Changes on the Move

This week is all about dribbling with purpose and pace. We’re helping players understand how to:

Accelerate with the ball
Change direction without losing control
Make decisions at speed

At this stage of development, it’s important that players experience moving with the ball, not just touching it slowly in drills. We want them to understand that dribbling isn’t only about close control — it’s also about breaking lines, attacking space, and changing tempo.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Basic dribbling with speed changes Age 7-11: More complex dribbling with acceleration and direction changes

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple games encouraging speed with the ball Age 7-11: Dribbling exercises with tempo changes and decision-making

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games encouraging dribbling into space Age 7-11: Conditioned games rewarding speed and control balance

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Small-sided matches with dribbling at pace focus

Why This Structure Works

Encourages dribbling into space, not just around cones
Supports the balance between close control and speed
Helps players learn when to accelerate and when to turn
Prepares players for real game moments where speed and control combine

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