Cone Dribbling # 5
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player outside grid with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players throw ball to another player inside grid who controls it and dribbles to next group to his right
Variation:
- first player runs without a ball to the group to his left, receives the ball and dribbles to next group in a clockwise direction
- vary ways of receiving the ball (head, chest, knee etc.)
- vary service (high, low, with or without spin etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- good first touch into space
- verbal and visual communication