Diamond Formation
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- good supply of cones
Description:
- players dribble from cone to cone in the sequence as shown
- players cannot dribble around cones (to avoid collisions)
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players perform a specific move in front of every (second) 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 speed & direction
- close control
- soft touch