Soccer Tricks and Turns # 4 Training Drill

Setup
- 4 players per station
- good supply of cones
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- the first players in line dribble simultaneously towards the middle and turn in front of the cone and then dribble back to start
- next player repeats sequence
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players dribble around the cone and then dribble back to the start
- players perform a specific move in front of the cone
- players perform a specific move in front of the cone and continue to dribble to the opposite side
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction
- close control
- soft touches
Difficulty: Intermediate
Emphasis: Ball Control, Dribbling
Number of Players: 4+
Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11
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