Pass Receive Dribble
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player at a corner with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players inside squares move towards ball, receive it and dribble to next corner in a clockwise direction
- first touch for the receiver must be inside the square and his second must be outside of it
- players then perform a move before they leave the grid
- player at the corner follows his pass into square
- next players goes when previous player stops ball in front of him (and/or gives a high five)
Variation:
- specify how players must pass/receive/dribble the ball (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- play with passive defenders inside the grid who block dribbler’s path
- reverse direction
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- change of speed & direction
- communication
- protect your ball
- deception
- set up defender
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- good first touch
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