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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