4 Corner Dynamic Dribbling
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- group of 3-4
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble towards the middle cone
- all players should try to arrive at the middle cone at approximately the same time
- players perform a move, turn and explode back to their corner
- next players wait until the player has completed the turn at the middle cone
- drill is ongoing for 2-3 minutes
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
- specify which move to perform at the cone
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control