Table 1

Session’s objectives and contents for each session.

PhaseModelSession objectiveTactical PrinciplesTechnical skills
Phase 1:
the ball as the center of attention
1LMTo keep the ball alone (individually)NoneDribbling
2To keep the ball with teammatesDribbling Static passing
3TGfUTo keep the ball against opponentsWidth and depth in attack, creating lines of pass, keeping possessionDribbling Protection
4To keep the ball with teammates and against opponentsPassing Dribbling
Phase 2: progression to the goal5LMTo progress with the ballNoneSpeed dribbling
6To progress with the ball with the presence of teammatesDynamic passing Dribbling
7TGfUTo progress with the ball against opponentsAttacking the goal, creating an advantage in space and numberDribbling
8To progress with the ball with the presence of teammates and against opponentsDynamic passing Dribbling
Phase 3:
orientation in the field
9LMTo orient myself with the ballNoneBall control Skill dribbling
10To orient myself with the ball with the presence of teammatesDribbling Passing Ball control
11TGfUTo orient myself with the ball against opponentsInterchange of positions and occupation and creation of spaceBall control Dribbling
12To orient myself with the ball with the presence of teammates and against opponentsDribbling Passing Ball control
Phase 4:
game principles and rules
13SSCG and questioningAll previousAll previousAll previous
14All previousAll previous
*LM = Ludotechnical Model; TGfU = Teaching Games for Understanding; SSCG = Small-Sided and Conditioned Games