In a 15-20 yard area, have players take turns doing different dribbling techniques. Once they complete drill, the next player goes. Continue so that each player gets multiple repetitions. Dribbling Skills Laces, laces + stop Inside, outside + stop (single foot then both) Ouside, inside + stop (single foot then both)
Laces, laces + stop player touches the ball forward with the laces of their foot twice then stops the ball with the sole of their foot, then repeats with other foot. Inside, outside + stop player touches the ball forward on a diagonal with the inside of their foot then the outside of their foot then stops the ball with the sole of their foot. Do this single leg only, then alternate feet. Outside, inside + stop Same as previous but start outside first.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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