Body Part Dribble
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble inside playing area
- when coach calls out a body part players have to stop the ball with that particular part of the body
- i.e. foot, nose, knee, elbow, chest, heel, toes, shoulder, thighs, rear, forehead
- last player to do so must do 10x toe taps (10x juggles etc.)
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- players perform a move before stopping the ball
- players change direction before stopping the ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- close control
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