1v1 Coast To Coast
With these soccer dribble drills the primary focus should be on good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player around the grid with a ball
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- on coach’s command a specific player attempts to dribble to the opposite end line
- if the defender in the middle wins the ball, he switches roles with the attacker
Variation:
- start activity without balls as a warm up
- 2 players defend the middle and coach calls two players to dribble to opposite end line
- 2 defenders in the middle stay connected by holding a pinnie
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
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