Dribbling Square # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 4 groups
- each group with a ball
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players perform a move before dribbling in and out of middle square
- players then pass to next player on their left
- players must make a pass off their first touch out of the middle square
- all players follow their pass in a clockwise direction
Variation:
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- reverse direction
- players perform a move inside the middle square and then make a pass to next player
- players dribble around 2 cones before making a pass
- play with only three balls and let players choose freely which player to pass it to
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- good turn
- vision
- accurate passing
- eye contact
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