Dribbling-Square # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for defenders
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- if the defender tags a dribbler he switches roles with that player and takes his ball
- dribbler are safe when they dribble in and out the center square (they cannot stand still inside the center square)
- defender cannot move through center square
Variation:
- vary number of defenders
- defender must dribble a ball
- defender must win the ball to switch roles
- only one dribbler allowed within the center square at a time
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control