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Young players always aim for opposition players rather than the space - u7s

Alan Powell

Our under 7s team have progressed incredibly since we started in September but one thing I would love some ideas on is this. All our players, regardless of level or ability, when we dribble with the ball always run straight for opposition players, rather than running / dribbling into the acres of space away from the the other team. Its as though the other team have a magnet on them and particularly our more skillful player look for someone to beat.

Does anyone have any training idea to encourage driving for the space rather than engaging with the opposition players?

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  • Dribble for Points

    Players will dribble and turn, whilst keeping their heads up in search for opponents and scoring opportunities.

    INITIAL SET-UP:

    The majority of the group start on the outside with a ball each. I

    nside the playing area, there are different sized gates and a minority of defenders.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Two-thirds of the group start around the outside of the area, with a ball.

    On the coach’s call, players must dribble to the other side (out of the grid). T

    he players must dribble through as many gates as possible, while also making sure they make it safely to the other side.

    Each gate is worth a point.

    Players must get across the finish line for the points to count.

    If the defender regains possession, he can run with the ball to any point on the outside, where the dribbler must start again

    SCORING: Players keep an individual record of the number of points they have achieved. The player with the highest score wins.

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  • Dribble for Points

    Players will dribble and turn, whilst keeping their heads up in search for opponents and scoring opportunities.

    INITIAL SET-UP:

    The majority of the group start on the outside with a ball each. I

    nside the playing area, there are different sized gates and a minority of defenders.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Two-thirds of the group start around the outside of the area, with a ball.

    On the coach’s call, players must dribble to the other side (out of the grid). T

    he players must dribble through as many gates as possible, while also making sure they make it safely to the other side.

    Each gate is worth a point.

    Players must get across the finish line for the points to count.

    If the defender regains possession, he can run with the ball to any point on the outside, where the dribbler must start again

    SCORING: Players keep an individual record of the number of points they have achieved. The player with the highest score wins.

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