Soccer Partner Dribble # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- 1 ball per pair
- 5 min
Rules & Objectives
- one player dribbles while his partner is (3-4 yds away) is going backwards acting as passive defender
- on coach's command players switch roles
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
Coaching Points
- head up
- soft touches
- change of speed
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- close control
