Tricks and Turns # 4
What exactly is a trick or move in soccer? A good trick is usually a deception of the competition. We’re “selling” them a motion that we are not going to execute. Listed below are easy soccer drills to practice all kinds of tricks with your team.
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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:
- 4 players per station
- each player with a ball
- supply of cones
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- the first players in line dribble simultaneously towards the middle and turn in front of the cone and then dribble back to start
- next player repeats sequence
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players dribble around the cone and then dribble back to the start
- players perform a specific move in front of the cone
- players perform a specific move in front of the cone and continue to dribble to the opposite side
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction
- close control
- soft touches
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