7v7 Dribbling Session
A 45-minute dribbling session for U9–U10 squads. Sole rolls, 1v1 basics, and dribbling games.
⏱Session timeline
▦Session blocks
Dribbling warm-up games
10 minTraffic lights and cone town. Both games, 5 minutes each. Every player with a ball.
Skill move introduction: drag-back
12 minEveryone practises drag-back on the spot (10 reps), then toward a cone (10 reps). No defenders yet.
1v1 pairs
10 min1v1 in 10x8m channels. Attacker tries to reach the end line. Defender at 80% intensity. Swap every 3 reps.
7v7 with dribbling bonus
10 min7v7. Goal after a successful 1v1 where defender was clearly beaten = 2pts. Standard = 1pt.
Cool-down
3 minBall mastery at walking pace. Count personal juggling bests.
◆What you'll need from yourself
Enthusiastic praise for skill move attempts — especially failed ones. U9 players who are praised for trying will try more.
!Common problems
Players choosing the pass instead of the dribble every time — 'one brave dribble this half, just one.'