Exercise Objectives:
This practice is designed to develop each players dribbling skills with an emphasis on close control while running with the ball. |
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Field Preparation
 Entire Group
Area 20 x 20 yards
Supply of Balls
Cones |
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Coaching Pointers:
A group of players are positioned in a grid 20 yards x 20 yards. Two defenders wearing colored vests are also
placed within the grid. A series of gates are made using cones and spread out evenly throughout the area.
The gates are approximately 1 yard wide.
On the coaches command, players with a ball must attempt to dribble through as many gates as possible within
3 minutes. The two defenders have to prevent the players from dribbling through the gates. A goal is awarded for every gate a player can dribble through.
Make a competition to see who can score the most goals in 3 minutes.
Change the defenders after each game.
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 with the ball.
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- Use a change of speed and direction to escape from the defender.
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- Don’t keep the eye’s fixed on the ball. Scan the horizon.
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