Short Dribble
Purpose This drill teaches players the importance of dribbling and moving the ball into the opposing teams territory. This is a skill that must be mastered for success. Drill Setup In this drill
Dribbling Drills
Bring It Home
Purpose Young players learn to secure the ball and dribble it under control to a specified area. Set Up Create a 20 yard wide by 20 yard long grid and then create
Run and Shoot Drill
Purpose Players practice shooting after a breakaway run. Set Up Mark off a field that is approximately 30 yards wide by 20 to 30 yards long. Put a goal at each end. Instructions Players line
1 V 1 Race To The Ball
Purpose Players learn to control the ball, beat a defender and hit a solid scoring shot. Set Up Coach divides players into two teams. Teams form two lines at the same sideline. Instructions 1.
Put Your Foot Down
Purpose This drill teaches players to stop the ball so they can control it and improve their game. Set Up Depending on the number of coaches you have, you might be able
Ball Wins
Purpose This drill helps players learn to dribble with speed. It also teaches the players to keep their heads up so they know who has more balls. Setup Set-up four cones in
4 Goal Challenge
Purpose Players dribble against pressure and learn to close out an attack with a scoring flourish. Drill Setup Set up four goals – two on the top and two on the bottom of
Turn and Turn Again Drill
Purpose Players learn to turn while maintaining their dribble and keeping the ball close to their body. Drill Setup Setup four cones with one cone on each of the endlines and the other
Through the Gate
Purpose Players learn to control the ball using six surfaces of the foot. Setup Create approximately five gates on the pitch. Each player has a ball. How it Works Coach