Soccer Group Shadows Training Drill

Setup

  • groups of 3 or 4
  • grid (15yds x 30yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each player of the group dribbles inside the playing area
  • players try to follow and copy leader's movements
  • rotate leaders every 2 minutes

Variations

  • specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • start activity without balls as a warm up
  • only followers dribble a ball

Coaching Points

  • change of speed &direction often
  • agility and balance
  • close control

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