Soccer Dribbling Race Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- each pair is assigned a station with a couple of cones to dribble around as shown
- players try to catch the player in front of them
- each player starts dribbling from a different cone
- players switch roles often
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players dribble counterclockwise
- players can choose whether to go clockwise or counterclockwise
- players run with a ball in their hands as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- soft touch
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