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
Dribbling Drills
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
Triangle
Purpose Players practice both dribbling and bringing the ball to a stop. Setup Create approximately five triangles on the pitch. Each player has a soccer ball. How it
4 Surfaces Drill
Purpose Players practice dribbling the ball using all four surfaces of the foot – inside, outside, laces and bottom. Setup Mark off an area about 15 yards wide by 20 yards long. Player
Z Turns
Purpose This is a drill that will teach players to gain control of the ball and maintain it while changing directions. Drill Setup You will need to set up a cone
The Dog Pound
Purpose In addition to keeping the ball away from defenders, players also work on stopping the ball at the end line and keeping it from going out of bounds on the
Gators in the River
Purpose Players work on controlling their dribble as they face pressure from a defender or defenders. Drill Setup Mark off an area about 15 yards wide by 20 yards long. Create a 3