Figure-of-eight dribbling
Players dribble in a figure of eight around two cones, using the inside and outside of each foot. A classic close-control pattern, great for warm-ups and homework.
Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.
Set-up
- Two cones about 4 to 5 metres apart per station.
- One or two players per station.
Equipment: 2 cones per station, balls
How it works
- Dribble round the cones in a figure of eight.
- One minute inside of the foot only, then outside only, then sole.
- Race: how many eights in a minute?
Coaching points
- Ball close round the cones.
- Lean into the turn.
- Head up between cones.
Add this drill to a session plan โ
Make it easier
- Cones further apart
Make it harder
- Weak foot only
- Add a turn at each cone
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