Slalom dribble
Weave through a line of markers using small touches with both feet, then sprint back. Close control at speed.
Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.
Set-up
- A garden or park space about 10 x 10 metres.
- Clear the space of anything breakable, and have an adult nearby for younger players.
Equipment: A ball and 5 cones (or anything)
How it works
- Put 5 markers in a line, a big stride apart.
- Weave through with small touches.
- Turn at the end and weave back.
Coaching points
- Touch the ball every step.
- Use the outside of your foot too.
- Head up at the end.
Three levels
- Easy: 2 runs
- Harder: 4 runs
- Hardest: 6 runs, weaker foot
Remember: Small touches, weave through
Make it easier
- Markers further apart.
Make it harder
- Left foot only one way, right foot only back.
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