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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls (one per player)
- Cones/Markers (to define a 20x20 yard area)
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones or markers
- Group: 1 player starts inside the area with a ball, spaced freely to maneuver within the area
- Equipment: Balls, one per player; cones/markers marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Players dribble inside the defined area.
- Practice stopping the ball with the sole of the right foot, then rotate 180 degrees anti-clockwise.
- Swap feet, completing the move with the sole of the left foot atop the ball.
- Progress through five stages: stationary skill, dribbling skill, increased speed with fakes, decision-making focus, and small-sided games.
Coaching Points
- Keep ball control close while moving.
- Use both feet to execute the turn.
- Maintain awareness by keeping the head up.
- Use acceleration post-turn for momentum.
- Bend knees slightly for balance.
- Increase move speed progressively.
- Confident technique in executing the turn.
- Develop decision-making on timing and location of moves.
- Observe progression through skill stages.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the area size to increase pressure.
2. Introduce a passive defender to challenge players.
3. Increase the pace and frequency of turns within the drill.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area size for more maneuverability.
2. Allow players to practice turns with a stationary ball initially.
3. Encourage slower pace until comfortable with the technique.
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