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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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  • Doing games without a ball to begin with e.g. players have a tail in the side of their shorts and have to get across without losing it. This will make it easier for them to lift their heads and look for space to exploit them can add a football but keep the bib so they are still looking to stay away from defenders to avoid being tagged. Can then discuss what things they did to avoid being tagged before removing the bibs 

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  • Doing games without a ball to begin with e.g. players have a tail in the side of their shorts and have to get across without losing it. This will make it easier for them to lift their heads and look for space to exploit them can add a football but keep the bib so they are still looking to stay away from defenders to avoid being tagged. Can then discuss what things they did to avoid being tagged before removing the bibs 

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