Soccer Circle Dribble Training Drill
Setup
- 4-8 players max.
- middle square (5 x 5yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2-3 balls per station
- 5-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- two players dribble through the middle square to another player who then takes over
- the player then takes the receiver's spot
Variations
- add a third (fourth) player with a ball
- players must perform a move before they enter the square
- players make a pass to another player once they dribble out of the square
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- acceleration
- agility and balance
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- weight of pass
- accurate passes
