Soccer Dribbling Square # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- 4 groups
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per group
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players perform a move before dribbling in and out of middle square
- players then pass to next player on their left
- players must make a pass off their first touch out of the middle square
- all players follow their pass in a clockwise direction
Variations
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- reverse direction
- players perform a move inside the middle square and then make a pass to next player
- players dribble around 2 cones before making a pass
- play with only three balls and let players choose freely which player to pass it to
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- close control
- good turn
- vision
- accurate passing
- eye contact
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