Soccer 3 Zone Dribble Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command players dribble into specific grid
- players practice juggling in grid # 3
- players practice a number of different moves in grid # 2
- players play ball tag in grid # 1
Variations
- last player to switch the grid does 10 squat jumps (push ups etc.)
- vary activity in each zone (passing, flag tag, knee tag etc.)
- players swap balls before switching the grid
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
