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LEVEL 2: PRACTICAL TOPIC - Running with the Ball

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This is a Level 2 session on running with the ball was submitted by pre2dal. 

Organisation

  • Grid 20 x 30 yards
  • 6 players per grid, each with a ball.

 

Key Points

  1. Technique of running with the ball
  2. Position of the ball.
  3. Part of the foot in contact with the ball.
  4. As fewer touches as possible – avoids breaking running stride.
  5. Cover ground as quickly as possible.

Practice 

  1. Players run with the ball to the end of the grid.
  2. Players then run with the ball back to the start.
  3. Introduce competitive element to practice – individual or group races.

 

Progression 

  • Players run with the ball and then pass the ball to player in the opposite corner.
  • Players then switch corners to practice using their other foot.

  • Further, once the player has passed the ball they must touch the cone placed in the centre of the end-line and chase after the player with the ball.

  • Set up a grid 40 x 20 yards, as shown in, and introduce a passive defender to put pressure on the ball. After 3 passes the player can then move to the opposite end zone creating a 4v1 situation.
  • Defender is then allowed to tackle and if needs be, another defender can be introduced creating a 4v2 scenario.

 

Extra Key Points 

1.      Player ready to receive the pass.

2.      First touch.

3.      Acceleration.

4.   Angle of support.