Soccer Dribbling Warm Up # 6 Training Drill

Setup

  • 4 groups of equal size
  • 3-4 players positioned on each touchline
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • on coach's command all players dribble to the opposite side and back
  • first player to get back to its original position is awarded a point
  • play multiple rounds

Variations

  • specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
  • players must stop their ball dead on each touchline and then dribble back to their original position
  • first player to get back to its original position after dribbling back and forth 5 times is awarded a point
  • same rules as before but now players can knock other player's ball away on their way across the grid
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • head up
  • agility and balance
  • contact surface of foot
  • change of speed &direction
  • protect the ball
  • vision
  • close control
  • soft touch

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