Written by Dave Clarke
Individual Ball Skills
Dribbling at speed from a quick pass replicates attacking moves in a match where a player is set free to dribble into dangerous areas of the pitch splitting defences wide open giving your team more chances to score goals
Coaching Objectives
This is all about winning the ball passing to a player in space who dribbles it over a short distance at speed under pressure from opponents.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 6 Players
- 3 Bibs
- 20x20 y
What the Players Do
For this drill you need an area 20 x 20 yards with gates 10 yards away, 6 players, training poles, cones and balls. Play for 20 minutes. Two teams of three players battle for the ball in the…Skills Corridor
Players pass across a square while avoiding opponents dribbling balls inside, emphasizing accurate passing and dribbling under pressure.
Coaching Objectives
Develop passing accuracy, spatial awareness, and dribbling skills while under pressure in a confined space.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- Flexible Players
- 15 x 30 y
Technique Tips
- Focus on proper passing technique: lock ankle, follow through, and use appropriate weight on the pass.
- When dribbling, keep the ball close and use body feints to evade defenders.
What the Players Do
Set up a rectangular area with players moving from one end to the other. Four passing players are located on the outside of the area and attempt to pass the ball between each other, while…Playing A Through Ball: Techniques or Skills
I've been working on getting my players to make through passes for team-mates to run on to. Getting them to anticipate the run is one of the most important parts and players need to keep trying to play the perfect through ball so they get used to it.
Drill Setup
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