Tricks and Turns # 3
The soccer dribbling drills here aim to help you coach your players in running with the ball at their feet, beating players with their skill and pace.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- on coach’s command players stop the ball and then explode into space
- players pass the ball 4 times between the feet then roll it to the side with the sole of the foot
- players dribble with laces and then stop the ball with the sole of the foot after 4-5 touches
- players dribble with the laces – 2 short strides, 2 long strides – stop the ball with the sole of the foot
- coach shows specific move, and players try to copy
- players perform a “stop and go” move
- players perform “drag back sweep” move
- players perform scissors move
- coach picks players to demonstrate their favourite tricks
Variation:
- let kids come up with their own fakes
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- change of speed & direction
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touch
- creativity
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