Soccer Dribbling Warm-Up # 7 Training Drill

Setup

  • in pairs
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per pair
  • pinnies (optional)
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players play 1v1 for 90 seconds
  • objective for the attacking player is to dribble past the defender as many times as possible
  • player is awarded 1 point if he dribbles past the defender, 2 points if he beats the defender with a
  • move and 3 points for having possession at the end of the round
  • play multiple rounds

Variations

Coaching Points

  • change of speed &direction
  • head up
  • ball close to feet
  • protect the ball with your body

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

Format: 1v1

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