Equipment: every kid needs their own ball
Set Up: none.
Basics: Players dribble around and does whatever coach says. Just like Simon says.
Things to say: Stop, go, put your = foot, head, knee, elbow, butt, etc on ball. Go the other
way, 10 toe touches etc. Red Light Green Light is the same. Build up to turns and such
with older players.
works on listening skills and basic foot skills
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
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