Soccer Dribbling Warm Up # 6 Training Drill
Setup
- 4 groups of equal size
- 3-4 players positioned on each touchline
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command all players dribble to the opposite side and back
- first player to get back to its original position is awarded a point
- play multiple rounds
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players must stop their ball dead on each touchline and then dribble back to their original position
- first player to get back to its original position after dribbling back and forth 5 times is awarded a point
- same rules as before but now players can knock other player's ball away on their way across the grid
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- head up
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
