Each player has a ball in a rectangle area. The size of the area is set according to the number of players. Players start dribbling the ball freely and the coach introduces a few ball manipulation exercises such as toe taps and stepovers. Then the coach starts introducing turning techniques like inside turn, outside turn, drag-back, over the ball turn, Maradona turn and Cruyff turn
Encourage the players to dribble the ball with pace, not only walking. Try to make it as much dynamic as you can
Tell the players to keep their heads up while dribbling the ball to be aware of the area
Encourage the players to change their pace while dribbling, especially after turning, they should accelarate
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