Soccer Dribbling Circle Training Drill
Setup
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- attacking players outside the circle attempt to dribble in and out of the circle to score a point
- attacking players cannot go in and out through same opening
- defending players inside circle attempt to block dribbler's path
- switch defenders often
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- defenders attempt to knock out attacker's ball while keeping their own ball close
- defenders must carry a ball throughout activity
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- close control
- awareness
- protect your ball
- deception
- set up defender
