Football: Toe Taps Backwards

Set up as shown with cones evenly spaced out.

The distance between the cones can be modified depending on your players abilities.

Players dribble through the cones backwards performing toe taps to get through the cones and then pushing the ball back between the cones with the exterior of the left foot.

Players should aim to not touch the cones, neither with the ball nor their feet.

Position 2 players in opposite corners of the area. Repeat in 2 other areas for a total of 12 players.

Player 1 dribbles to the cone, does a turn, sprints to the next cone, turns and makes a pass. Follow the pass to force player 2 to get the ball out of his feet. Work both directions to use both feet.

Turns to use: Outside, Inside, Cruyff, Stop Turn, Rivelino, Step Over.

Group in pairs, with one ball per pair. Station each pair at every other disc. Number the players 1 and 2. Place a disc in the center of the circle.

On the command "one" each player 1 must dribble towards the disc in the center of the circle, around the cone, and back to his partner. Repeat for player 2.

The coach starts in the middle of the circle, lying down facing upwards. When the coach yells Rise and Shine the players must break the circle and run back to their safe houses (cone). Only one player allowed per cone. If the coach tags the player, he becomes a sleeping giant also.