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Copy the leader

U8–U9 Activation and warm-upDribbling and 1v1

Pairs with a ball each in a 20×20 m box: the leader dribbles and changes direction or speed while the follower copies from behind.

Copy the leader warm-up 20×20 m L L L L F F F F L = leader, F = follower Team A Neutral Run Dribble / carry
Copy the leader: pairs in a 20×20 m box, one ball each. The leader dribbles and changes direction or speed; the follower copies with their own ball, staying 2–3 m behind. Roles swap every 45 seconds.

Rules

  • Follower stays 2–3 m behind the leader
  • Swap roles every 45 seconds with short pauses
  • Add a new turn each block: drag-back, inside or outside hook, step-over

To make it easier

  • Leaders walk during the first block

To make it harder

  • Follower tries to stay close enough to touch the leader's shoulder

Coaching points

  • Small touches before the turn, a bigger touch to accelerate away
  • Sudden changes of speed lose the follower

From the session “Football Drills for 7 Year Olds: U8–U9 Dribbling and 1v1 Session”

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