RUNNING WITH THE BALL (CHANGING PACE)
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Players, during any game, need to change pace and direction
whilst in possession of the ball, and in the initial
stages particularly the technique of this needs practice
and repetition.
Practice 1
Diagram 1
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4 players line up A, B, C, D, outside an area 15 metres in
length
The area is divided into 3 sections of 5 metres as in diagram
(1)
5 cones are placed in the middle section (spaced 1 metre apart)
1 cone is placed on the far line 15 metres from the start
The practice is for each player (with a ball) to complete
the exercise keeping the ball under full control.
NB. COACHES SHOULD INSIST ON TECHNICAL
ABILITY FIRST, BEFORE SPEED IS CONSIDERED
Practice
(1) A, B, C and D, set off
to the 1st 5 metre line, then back sharply and return to the
start point
(2) On reaching the base line,
they turn again up to the centre cones and weave in and out
of them using both feet
(3) They then proceed to the
top line, go round the farthest cone and then return to the
start - using both feet - and maintaining control of the ball
(within 2 metres of the player.)
As players improve coaches can race players against each other
to add another competitive element to the practice.
Practice 2
 An
exercise that starts half way between the penalty area and
the half way line, the Coach acting as server to demonstrate
the initial pass.
The Coach passes towards (but on the outside) one of the outer
markers (1) - he plays the ball with sufficient strength that
should allow the 1st player (A) to arrive at the marker at
the same time as the ball.
Taking control of the ball (A) turns round the post (1) comes
back to go round the centre post (3), from where he tries
a shot at goal, which is covered by a goalkeeper
This should work at the techniques of a quick turn, change
of pace, and a shot (with the left foot).
That completed, the ball is passed towards post (2) for (B)
to chase, and after he has gone round the two posts he would
probably be shooting with his right foot.
The Coach then gives way to a player to provide the initial
pass, so as to concentrate more fully on the technique of
the players - who will change roles.
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