Speed Dribbling Soccer
Dribbling is one of the fundamental aspects of soccer. Often you will be using the front part of your instep, especially when you are dribbling at speed.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 3+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- group of 3-4
- each group with a ball
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- first player dribbles up to the far cone and passes it to the next player
- the passing player follows his pass as shown
- activity continues until all players have returned to their original starting positions
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble and receive (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- eye contact
- close control