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9v9 Dribbling Session

A 60-minute dribbling session for U12-U13 squads in the 9v9 format. Skill moves in context, 1v1 channels, bonus scoring SSG.

Duration60 min AgeU12–U14 Players18 Focus1v1 confidence, skill moves in

⏱Session timeline

10m
15m
25m
10m

▦Session blocks

1

Ball mastery circuit warm-up

10 min

Four stations: sole rolls, step-overs, outside cuts, stop-and-go. 2.5 minutes per station, all players moving simultaneously. Coach calls the move, players execute. Heads up.

2

1v1 channels (both sides)

15 min

Four simultaneous 1v1 channels (12m x 4m). Attacker tries to beat defender to end line. Active defender at 80%. Rotate after 4 attempts. Coach: the move must be executed — no dribbling past without a skill move.

3

9v9 with dribbling bonus

25 min

Standard 9v9. Scoring system: goal after a successful 1v1 dribble where the defender was clearly beaten = 3pts. Goal after a combination play (wall pass, overlap) = 2pts. Standard goal = 1pt. Coach tracks and announces bonus goals.

4

Review

10 min

How many players tried a skill move in the 9v9? Count. How many succeeded? The session should shift the number upward.

◆What you'll need from yourself

Enthusiastic praise for skill move attempts — even failed ones. U12-U13 who are praised for trying will try more.

!Common problems

Players choosing the safe pass instead of the dribble in the bonus game. Remind: 'One brave dribble this half. Just one.' Most will try it.