Dribble around the Cone

Exercise Objectives:
This practice is designed to develop close control while running and turning with the ball.

Field Preparation
2 Players
Area 10 x 10 yards
Cones or Flag poles
Supply of Balls

Coaching Pointers:
Divide players into pairs, with one ball each. Player’s alternate dribbling the ball to the opposite cone, turning and dribbling back to the starting position. The cone is placed approximately 5-7 yards from the starting line.

The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:

1. Maintain close control over the ball.
1. Build up speed gradually. Don’t sacrifice quality for speed.
1. Use the outside and inside of the foot to dribble with the ball.
Don’t keep the eye’s fixed on the ball. Scan the horizon.

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