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Circle Dribbling Challenge

Improve dribbling under pressure while maintaining ball control.

Fun Games3-45-6group1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.3 (1)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for marking the playing area and central circle
  • One ball per player except for the player in the center circle
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard square marked with cones
  2. Group: 1 blue outfield player (lamb) with a ball, starting outside the center circle
  3. Neutral: 1 black player (wolf) starting inside the center circle without a ball
  4. Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard square and cones marking the central circle large enough to contain one player
Instructions
  1. Players dribble their ball into the circle, perform a quick turn, and dribble out before the 'wolf' can touch the ball.
  2. If a 'wolf' touches a ball, the touched player swaps roles and becomes the new 'wolf'.
  3. The game continues with players trying to avoid being touched by the 'wolf' while maintaining control of their ball.
Coaching Points
  • Encourage close ball control using various foot parts
  • Keep the session enjoyable and age-appropriate
  • Prioritize player participation
  • Facilitate the session allowing the game to coach itself
  • Teach dribbling at varying speeds
  • Focus on using quick turns to evade the defender
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the central circle.
2. Add another 'wolf' in the circle.
Make it easier:
1. Enlarge the central circle.
2. Allow the 'lambs' more time to dribble out before being touched.
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