Dribbling Drills – 2vs2 Shooting Game
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DESCRIPTION
• play 2v2 with players from each team waiting on their goalline
• the game starts with a player making a pass across the middle line to a player from the other team
• next the other team plays the ball in
VARIATION
• play 1v1, 3v3 etc.
• limit number of touches
• teams must connect 2 passes before they can score
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
COACHING POINTS
• body mechanics and control of body
• body position and balance
• eye on ball
• quality of preparation touch
• contact surface
• aggressive and positive mentality
• vision and anticipation
• placement versus power
• positioning to gain an advantage
Dribbling Drills – 4vs2 Keep Away 3
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DESCRIPTION
• play 4v2 keep away with one defender (blue) in each half
• attackers can go anywhere in the grid
• defenders must stay in their designated half
• defenders switch roles with the attackers if they intercept 6 passes
VARIATION
• attackers must connect a minimum of 3 passes in each half
• defender switches with the attacker who makes an error
• limit number of touches
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
COACHING POINTS
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position – open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• good first touch takes ball away from pressure
