Drill: Dribbling race in and out of cones

Purpose

To improve dribbling and running with the ball skills in a fun competitive game

	Drill area

Set Up

Use cones to mark out area
5 meter ball control zone
Distance from ball control zone to first gates 10 - 15 meters
Zig zag dribbling cones 2 -3 meters apart
Distance to last cone from zig zag cone 10 meters
Supply of balls

Structure

Players in two teams, make it a race. Players have to run quickly with the ball through the gates and dribble in and out of the cones. When they dribble round the last cone, they pass back to the next player. The next player must only control the ball in the ball control zone. Repeat through the team

Coaching Tips

Run quickly with the ball
Keep head up when dribbling
Dribble quickly in and out of cones
Use big and little toe to manipulate the ball
Good turn at end zone
Assess and "picture" the pass
Accurate pass
Move into line of the pass
Cushion control in ball control zone

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