Dribbling Slalom through Cones

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

Field Preparation
3 Players
Area 10 x 15 yards
Cones or Flag poles
Supply of Balls

Coaching Pointers:
Two players are positioned at one end of the grid, with one player at the opposite side. Players alternate dribbling the ball at full speed through the line of cones. Cones are placed at 1-yard intervals across the full length of the grid.

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.
1. Don’t keep the eye’s fixed on the ball.
  Scan the horizon.

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