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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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  • You could use flat cones as markers on different areas of the pitch and if they dribble over those on the way to goal get two goals. Not an exact science but it will get them moving into all areas of the green grass space. Muscle memory and repetition will start to kick in. The other option is interventions when they go towards opposing players. Asking them questions as to where is the best option to run into. 

  • in reply to Ronan Small

    Hi Ronan, this worked fantastically gave them gates either side of the pitch and two areas either side of the goal they were encourage to get to before shooting... with the option to go to either. Encouraged some great decision making and above all they really enjoyed it

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