Soccer Middle Cone Dribbling Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 4 groups of 2-3 players
• each group with a ball
• cones to mark off area

Description:

• the first player in line from each group dribbles towards the middle and leaves it behind at the center cone
• the next player in line runs to get the ball and dribbles it back to the start
• the next player repeat sequence

Variation:

• specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
• players perform a specific move when at the end of their dribbling path
• the next player in line meets dribbling player halfway on the way back to take over the ball
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points:

• agility and balance
• change of speed & direction
• acceleration
• close control
• soft touches

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