Soccer Dribbling-Race # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2-4 balls less than # of players
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team starts from their end line
- on coach's command players sprint to middle and return a ball past their own end line with control
- players that don't get a ball try to steal one from the other team
- teams get a point for each ball returned to their end line
- play multiple rounds
Variations
- vary number of balls
- on coach's command players sprint to middle and take the ball past the end line of the opposing team with control
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- decision making
- deception
- protect the ball
- close control
