Tricks and Turns # 2
Individual soccer drills are designed to improve players skills in areas such as dribbling and protecting the ball which all soccer players need to have.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- supply of cones
- supply of balls
- each grid (5 x 5yds)
Description:
- on coach’s command first group of players perform as many tricks, moves and turns as possible for
- 25 seconds inside their designated grid
- repeat sequence with next group for 25 seconds
- players from other group count moves out loud
- player (group) with most moves wins
Variation:
- coach gives a selection of moves for players to perform (Cruyff, Step Over, Scissor etc.)
- all players perform moves in the same grid (15 x 15yds)
- adjust size of grids if necessary
Coaching Points:
- constant movement
- close control
- head up
- change of speed and direction
- creativity
- agility and balance
- deception
- change of speed & direction
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