Soccer Dribbling Warm Up # 3 Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players dribble across field
  • free dribbling
  • touch the ball with every step
  • dribble with inside of foot
  • dribble with outside of foot
  • dribble with inside and outside of foot
  • dribble with sole of foot

Variations

  • dribble shoulder to shoulder with another player
  • on coach's command players turn with the ball
  • on coach's command players accelerate for 5 yards and then slow down again
  • on coach's command players juggle moving forward

Coaching Points

  • close control
  • soft touch
  • contact surface of foot
  • change of direction and speed

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players: 2+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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