7v7 Advanced Dribbling
A 60-minute advanced dribbling session for U13–U14 squads. Half-space carries, skill moves under pressure, and 1v1 intensity.
⏱Session timeline
▦Session blocks
Ball mastery circuit
10 minFour stations, 2.5 minutes each: step-overs, drag-backs, outside cuts, speed dribbles. All players moving simultaneously.
Half-space carry drill
15 minCoach calls HALF-SPACE RIGHT or LEFT. Player drives into channel. Three options: shoot, cut-back, or switch. Passive defenders becoming active.
Opposed 1v1 grids
12 minSix simultaneous 1v1 grids at full intensity. Player must attempt their chosen skill move — no bypassing with pace only.
7v7 with skill move scoring
19 min7v7. Goal after beating a defender with a skill move = 3pts. Standard = 1pt. Coach identifies and calls skill move moments.
Review
4 minPlayers name their move. Which situations called for it? Which called for a pass?
◆What you'll need from yourself
Confidence to attempt skill moves under genuine pressure. The 1v1 grid with a full-intensity defender is the key block — don't soften it.
!Common problems
Players reverting to pace rather than skill moves — the bonus scoring creates the incentive.