Relay Dribbling # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each group with a ball
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- first player touches ball twice before he passes and follows it as shown
- next player dribbles back and stops the ball dead in front of next the player
- next player repeats the sequence
- team to get back to its starting position first wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- close control
- soft touch