Football: Island Dribble

1 ball per player. Players should perform fast footwork drills - either with the inside of the foot to inside of foot or toe tapping on top of the ball.

When the coach shouts out "Rats!", the players at the top of the diagram must attempt to chase the other players. The object of the game is for the player in pursuit to tag his opposing partner on the back of the shoulders before he reaches the end line. Players return to the middle discs after each attempt. Repeat and rotate directions.

The team in pursuit attempts to strike their ball to hit the opposing player on or below the knee.

Players must listen and respond to the coaches commands. If the coach says North Stand the players must dribble to that line, likewise if the coach says South Stand the players run to that end.

Below are some commands you could use.
1. The Boss is here - Players stand to attention and salute.
2. The trainer is here - Players fall to the ground and grab their knees and make lots of noise.
3. Diving headers - Players fall to the ground, face down with forehead on the ball.

Group in pairs. One ball per pair. Position one player on each side of an imaginary line made by the discs. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players.

One player starts with the ball. Neither player is allowed to cross the imaginary line. The player in possession of the ball attempts to dribble to either of the discs before the defender touches the very same disc. Repeat practice with the other player in possession. To encourage feints, try doing the practice first without a ball, then with.

Player dribbles the ball moving the ball from instep to instep, one touch on each foot.