Dribbling Warm Up # 5
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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, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 4-6 players max per station
- 2 balls per station
- supply of cones
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- the first player from each group dribbles zig zac through cones and then makes a short pass to the next player in line as shown
- players start simultaneously to the right (left) side
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of cones players have to dribble through
- both players make a pass to the opposite side first and then start to dribble
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- first touch
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- soft touch