Dribbling Circle
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies for defenders to carry
Description:
- attacking players outside the circle attempt to dribble in and out of the circle to score a point
- attacking players cannot go in and out through same opening
- defending players inside circle attempt to block dribbler’s path
- switch defenders often
Variation:
- vary number of defenders
- defenders attempt to knock out attacker’s ball while keeping their own ball close
- defenders must carry a ball throughout activity
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of speed & direction
- vision
- close control
- awareness
- protect your ball
- deception
- set up defender
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