Soccer Dribbling-Square # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player (except for defenders)
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- if the defender tags a dribbler he switches roles with that player and takes his ball
- dribbler are safe when they dribble in and out the center square (they cannot stand still inside the center square)
- defender cannot move through center square
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- defender must dribble a ball
- defender must win the ball to switch roles
- only one dribbler allowed within the center square at a time
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
