Crossroads
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- 4 groups
- each player with a ball
- supply of cones
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- each group behind the cones as shown
- when coach calls out a number the first player of each group dribbles past the same number of
- cones, turns and dribbles back to his group
- all players dribble on the left (right) side of the cones
- next player repeats sequence until coach changes the number
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
- players dribble zig zag around cones
- adjust number of cones and distance between cones if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- soft touches
- tight turns
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