Team Steal
The objective of this soccer dribbling drill is to develop ball familiarity, ball control, agility and turning. This is an effective no lines drill.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- one team starts to dribble with 2-3 balls less than # of players
- players try to win and maintain possession
- team with most balls in their possession at the end wins
- alternate team that starts with the balls
Variation:
- vary number of balls
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- track recovery runs
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel