1. SSP4060 Sports Principles and Techniques - Football 2014-2015 Christian Edwards

2. Introduction Sessions Aims
Develop the technique of dribbling, turning and running with ball.
To highlight the key coaching competencies needed to deliver the session

3. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Dribbling in football enables the player to maintain control of the ball while running past opponents. However, acknowledging that dribbling is a key component in attacking play the player must also distinguish that excessive dribbling can be detrimental to overall team play (Luxbacher, 2014)

4. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
There is no real style to dribbling
There are however, 3 common ways in which dribbling is used in game situation
-To penetrate past or bypass an opponent
-Dribbling for control to keep possession
-Dribbling for speed into open spaces
(Wade, 1997)
Players can express themselves in many ways to achieve their desired outcome.

5. Dribbling, Turning & Running with ball
In order to successfully beat an opponent there are 3 distinct phases:
Preparation
Execution
Follow Through
(Lennox et al., 2006)
To facilitate student engagement ask give the a couple of minutes to discuss and then ask questions. Get them to work in 3’s or 4th’s

6. Dribbling, Running & Turning with the ball
Preparation
3 Key Coaching Points
Dribble directly at opponent
Maintain balance & control
Head up looking at opponent
(Luxbacher, 2014)
Again, to facilitate student engagement ask give the a couple of minutes to discuss and then ask questions. Get them to work in 3’s or 4th’s
Get them to write these down

7. Execution 4 Key Coaching Points Dribble at defender with speed
Deceptive body movement
Sudden change of speed to unbalance defender
Push ball past defender

8. Dribbling, Running & Turning with the ball
Follow through
2 Coaching points
Accelerate past defender
Take most direct route to goal
Again, to facilitate student engagement ask give the a couple of minutes to discuss and then ask questions. Get them to work in 3’s or 4th’s
Get them to write these down

9. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Dribbling to maintain possession is also vital skill that is needed for all players.
By combining sudden changes of speed, direction and faint foot work players are able to unsettle opponents to keep possession of the ball (Lennox et al., 2006

10. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Dribbling to maintain possession
Preparation:
Low centre of gravity, knees bent, close control
Head up for spacial awareness

11. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Execution
Use deceptive, foot & body movements to unsettle opponent
Control ball with appropriate surface of foot
Position body between ball and opponent

12. Follow Through Maintain close control of ball at all times
Move away from pressure
Release ball to team mate (Luxbacher, 2014)

13. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Dribbling for speed
Preparation:
Head up and look forward
Upright running position
Push ball ahead but with control

14. Dribbling, Running & Turning with the ball
Execution
Use outside surface of foot to control ball
Push ball out in front but under control
Take most direct route to goal

15. Dribbling, Running & Turning with the ball
Follow Through
Use long, smooth running strides
Accelerate to the ball and push again out in front

16. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Although only three types of dribbling skills have been discussed there are many ways to dribble, depending on which position you play in. However, Mielke (2003) suggests that only when a player masters that ability to dribble effectively that their contribution to team play is greatly enhanced.

17. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
When dribbling the ball to either deceive an opponent, keep possession or to run at high speed there is often a need for players to use a trick, feint or turn. In groups, discuss how many ‘turns’ you know and the key coaching points of each 10 mins

18. Dribbling, Turning, Running with the ball
Turns
The Inside hook
We will concentrate on four basic turns.
The inside hook
The outside hook
The drag back
The Cruyff

19. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Inside hook – Coaching Points
shorten your strides as your approach your turning point.
Reach around the furthest side of the ball with the inside of your foot.
1 sharp cut with the inside of your right foot; turn your body 180 degrees.
Pivot on your standing foot to face back in the direction from which you came, accelerate away from opponent

20. Dribbling, Running & Turning with the ball
The outside hook

21. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Outside hook – Coaching points
Plant your left foot and reach around the furthest side of the ball with the outside of your right foot.
Next, pull your toes up and turn your right foot as far to the right as possible.
1 sharp cut with the outside of your right foot; flick the ball 180 degrees in the opposite direction
Then turn your whole body back toward the ball, and remember to lean your body into the turn.

22. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
The drag back

23. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
The drag back – Coaching points
Plant your left foot alongside ball and place your right foot directly on top of ball
Next, roll the ball backwards with the sole of your right foot with enough momentum that it rolls at. least two yards back.
Be sure to open up your shoulders as you drag the ball and allow the ball to roll across in front of your feet.
Then turn keeping your eye on the ball at all times and push ball away from your feet.

24. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
The Cruyff Turn

25. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
The Cruyff Turn – Coaching Points
Step toward the ball and plant your left foot alongside the ball.
Instead of kicking, swing your right leg over the ball and hook it around the far side of the ball until your right knee is turned inwards toward your left knee.
Be sure to exaggerate your arm swing when you fake kicking the ball.
Then flick the ball back through your legs with the inside of your right foot.
Spin to your left, keeping your body low accelerate away

26. Dribbling, Turning & Running with the ball
Summary
There are varying skills needed to execute effective dribbling and turning practices.
Key to each component is the ability of the player to keep the ball under control and in close contact to the body.
Those that have the ability to execute these drills in a successful manner have more impact on the game in general. (Mielke, 2003).

27. QUESTIONS?