Middle Cone Dribbling
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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