Soccer End Line Dribble Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 3v3 or 4v4
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by dribbling over opponent's end line with control
- if ball goes out of bounce; ball gets dribbled back into the grid
Variations
- each team is assigned an additional end line that it can dribble across
- in pairs, players try to dribble across partner's designated end line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
