Cross the river
Two groups dribble across the area at the same time to the opposite bank without colliding. Head-up dribbling through traffic for young players.
Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.
Set-up
- Two groups facing each other on opposite lines, each with a ball.
- The 'river' is the area in between.
Equipment: Cones, 1 ball each
How it works
- On 'go', both groups dribble across to the opposite line.
- Stop the ball on the line, turn and go again.
- Add a 'crocodile' in the middle who tries to steal balls.
Coaching points
- Head up to see the gaps.
- Small touches in traffic.
- Change direction to avoid collisions.
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Make it easier
- One group at a time
Make it harder
- Add one or two crocodiles
- Weak foot only
AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ Passโ Runใฐโ Dribble
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