Dribbling Race
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 2+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- each pair is assigned a station with a couple of cones to dribble around as shown
- players try to catch the player in front of them
- each player starts dribbling from a different cone
- players switch roles often
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players dribble counterclockwise
- players can choose whether to go clockwise or counterclockwise
- players run with a ball in their hands as a warm up
- 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
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