Soccer Shadow Dribbling Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- each pair determines a leader and a shadow
- when coach calls out a color the leader dribbles through the same color goal
- leader becomes the shadow and vice versa
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- same as before in groups of 3 or 4
- shadow must dribble through the same color goal but cannot dribble through exactly the same goal
- same rules as before, leaders perform a specific move on goal line
- start activity with players carrying the ball in their hands as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- vision
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- communication
