End Line Dribble
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- play 3v3 or 4v4
- teams score by dribbling over opponent’s end line with control
- if ball goes out of bounce; ball gets dribbled back into the grid
Variation:
- each team is assigned an additional end line that it can dribble across
- in pairs, players try to dribble across partner’s designated end line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Attacking:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel