Exercise Objectives:
This practice is designed to develop each players dribbling skills with an emphasis on close control while changing direction with the ball. |
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Field Preparation
 Entire Group
Area 10 x 20 yards
Supply of Balls
Cones |
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Coaching Pointers:
Two small groups of players are positioned at opposite ends of a grid 10 yards x 20 yards. Three cones are placed within the grid as shown in the diagram above.
On the coaches command, the first player dribbles as quickly as possible around the cones. At the last cone they pass the ball to the first player in the opposite group. The drill is then repeated from the opposite side.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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- Maintain close control over the ball.
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- Use the outside and inside of the foot to dribble and change direction of the ball.
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- Use a change of speed after getting around the cone.
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- Don’t keep the eye’s fixed on the ball. Scan the horizon.
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