Drill: Dribbling - drag the ball across the body

Purpose

To improve the dribbling skill of dragging the ball across an opponent

	Drill area

Set Up

Mark out area with cones
Distance to first set of cones 10 - 15 meters.
Distance between cones 4 - 6 meters
Number of zig zag cones suitable for age and ability
Supply of balls

Structure

Player dribbles the ball quickly to first cone. Player then drags the ball with big or little toe across the front of the first cone and around the back of the second cone. Repeat the dragging skill at all the cones.

Coaching Tips

Run quickly with the ball to first cone
Big exaggeration to strike the ball
Cut with big or little toe
Quick after the ball
Head up
Repeat on next cone
Quick between cones

Progressions

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